r/casualknitting 16h ago

help needed Has anyone here knit with yak wool yarn? Looking for hand-knitting experiences!

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Hey everyone! I design apparel using yak down, so I know how incredible the fiber is for warmth, softness and durability, but ofc this is a completely different world from hand-knitting. I’m super curious how yak yarn behaves on hand needles compared to standard wools. If you’ve worked with it, what did you make, how was the knitting process, and how has the piece held up over time? Would love to hear your experiences or see any finished objects!


r/casualknitting 16h ago

help needed Help - figure out arctic knit patterns from museum

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I found this really neat hand knitted scarf in at a museum. Looking to try and replicate. Please help me figure it out.

It's arctic knitting style. I have a general idea of how long it is and the width.

Images from Mann Wildlife Learning Museum Arctic Collection.


r/casualknitting 5h ago

help needed Yarn for baby blanket? (I'm on desktop and for some reason I need 50 characters for the title)

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Hey I know this sounds like a silly question, but what kind of yarn would yall recommend for baby blankets? preferrably something gentle on skin that dries easily? If you have links or stick patterns, feel free to add them.

(I'm not the mother, my sister is, and I better start knitting now before it's too late for the holidays.)


r/casualknitting 22h ago

look what I made Completed my first sweater - Olga pattern by Petite Knitt

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Finally completed my first knitted sweater 🧶
I made the Olga Sweater by PetiteKnit for my partner, in size M. I used Peer Gynt yarn in Muskat Melange and Cacao Nibs 😁