Hey everyone, I feel like I owe you an apology for being so quiet on here. I've barely posted or replied since the end of the last KAL, and there's a good reason for that. 🤩 We've been building something new. As much as I've enjoyed running KALs in this community, it hasn't been without challenges. The amount of scammers and spammers we've had to deal with has been exhausting, and Skool was not really built with knitters in mind. So when Asim joined Zanete Knits in April, we agreed that we would build something from scratch: A platform designed specifically for knitters, where the whole KAL experience just works better. 🎉 Today we're launching it, and the first event is Socktober 2026: a month of knitting socks together, running 1 to 31 October. To take part, you pick any Zanete Knits sock pattern, and post your progress alongside other knitters. It's completely free to join, I'll be in the Room every day, and there are prizes for finished projects including gift cards and courses. 🎁 If you're a sock knitter, I'd love to see you there. 🙏 Oh, and there’s also a special offer on all sock patterns to kick that off - with code SOCKTOBER26, get 10% off any of the patterns in my sock collection. P.S. We'll also be running the next year’s Mystery Yokealong on the new platform, so Socktober could be a great way to get familiar with the space before that kicks off.

I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to chat about all things knitting with you. To help keep this space fun and valuable for everyone, here are a few simple GROUND RULES: - No DM spam: Please don't send unsolicited direct messages. - Keep it promotion-free: No advertising or soliciting in the public forums. - Put in a little effort: Avoid low-effort posts like just a title, a copy/paste without context, or dropping links with no explanation. If you spot any spam or low-quality posts, please report them to the admins and they will be banned from the group asap. A quick guide to posting here: - If you're participating in a knitalong, please use the correct category for your post. - If you have a specific question about one of my patterns (not related to a current knitalong), the quickest way to get an answer is still by emailing me at zanete@zaneteknits.com. - If you want to share something with the community, use the General discussion or Questions categories, Now, reply to this post and introduce yourself! Let us know where you are in your knitting journey, how you found Zanete Knits, and what you're hoping to get from our community.

Tawus is the Arabic word for peacock. The name came from the lace motifs at the top of the yoke, which reminded me of a peacock tail. It is a sport weight lace cardigan using a top-down and seamless construction, which means you can try it on as you go. 😍 The upper yoke has more elaborate lacework that asks for your full attention, and there will be moments where it feels tricky. But it does click into place, and from there the lower body changes into a much simpler lace. There is a full step-by-step course available here in the Classroom that walks you through everything step by step. The pattern is available at zaneteknits.com/patterns, and because we just launched our new website, it's available for 20% less, along with all other self-published patterns, when using code WEB26. Newsletter subscribers, check today's newsletter for your exclusive code. 🎁 Offer expires end of day 10th of May, 23:59 BST and if you get any trouble with the code, please get in touch before completing the transaction as discounts can't be applied after the fact.

It follows the same idea as the previous ones in the series: a colourwork yoke that runs well past the sleeve separation, so you have plenty of time to get into the rhythm before things get easier. This one has a more relaxed, oversized fit and is worked at a sport weight gauge. A great transitional weather knit. 🤩 There is a double-knit ridge on the neckband and a fun decrease detail near the cuffs. The pattern also includes chart options for both lighter and darker main colours. And if you look closely at the colourwork while wearing it, some of the motif fragments look like little piglet faces. 🐷 Completely unintentional, but adds character 😁 There is a full construction deep dive on YouTube if you want to go through the build before casting on. You can make use of the intro period discount by applying code YMS07 at checkout for 20% off, valid until 26th April, end of day UK time. Newsletter subscribers, check today's newsletter for your own exclusive code. 🎁

The Layan Cardigan is a tailored cabled cardigan using fingering weight yarn, and the pattern has just been released! 😍 The name comes from the Arabic word for soft, gentle, and tender, and that feeling carries through the whole design. It is a classic, wearable piece that works well in any wardrobe. The construction as usual is a seamless top-down one, with the sleeve caps worked simultaneously with the yoke, so you can try it on as you go. 🤩 The cable pattern is simple and repetitive and once the top of the yoke is done, it settles into an intuitive rhythm. The double-knit button bands give a very clean and professional finish. There is also a full construction deep dive on YouTube if you want to go through the build in detail before casting on. 🤓 Use code LAYAN at checkout for 20% off, valid until 29th March, midnight UK time. 🎁 Newsletter subscribers, check Wednesday's newsletter for your exclusive code. 🙂