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11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater

Scroll through patterns on Pinterest for hours

We’ve spent literally days at a time doing this. The perfect pattern may be just a few mouse scrolls away!

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Hit the yarn shop

Time to squidge some yarn. Our favourite pastime…

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Don't skip the tension square

You don’t want to be that person with their cuffs trailing on the ground. We know you just want to start knitting, but don’t forget your tension square!

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Time to start knitting

Finally! Use that initial enthusiasm to power through as much knitting as you can.

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
The endless stocking stitch section

When will it ever end? Why did we even start this sweater in the first place?

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Take a look in the mirror

Wriggle into your half-finished jumper, being careful not to drop any stitches, and admire yourself in the mirror. Possibly panic about whether the finished article is going to fit or not.

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Sew up the seams

So. Much. Mattress. Stitch

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Add the final touches

Choosing the perfect button to complement your cardy is one of life’s small pleasures.

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Take a million selfies

It is vital to document your new knitwear in a selfie or fifteen.

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Upload your pic to Facebook

You’ve dedicated weeks to this sweater. It’s your time to shine and rake in the likes!

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
Be smug

“Why yes, I did make this with my own two hands.”

11 Stages of Knitting a Sweater
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