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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Smudge the terrier is inspecting my latest yarn acquisition: a variety of skeins from Malabrigo Yarn that will become some super fun and colorful accessory patterns for this winter! I can't wait to show you what I've cooked up 😊 #yarnlove #knitsky #strikke #knitting #memade

Skeins of colorful yarn and a terrier observing.

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Kate Atherley @kateatherley.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There's a new knitting magazine, Purl! Each issue is a deep dive into a particular element of knitting - the 1st issue, entirely reasonably, is about casting on. I wrote an article about stretchy cast-ons & their stretchinesses. Print & digital available here: plytogether.com/products/pur... 🧶

The cover of a knitting magazine called PURL. The sub title on the cover is "cast on".

A screenshot of a excerpt from an article about stretchy-cast ons for knitting.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Look at this shawl. Look at it!! Amazing.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'd like to share my favorite little detail of the Sweetbriar sweater: the armpit. 😂 No one will see it unless I'm grabbing something from the top shelf at the store, but isn't it just so pretty? It's the little things that make you happy. #sweetbriarsweater #knitsky #knitting #newpattern #yarn

The underarm details of a cabled sweater.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Hi friends, I just wanted to say thanks for all the love you've shown my Sweetbriar sweater over the weekend! I'm so happy to see so many fans of texture and cables out there. Also, I learned that a lot of you love green yarn. Like, a lot. 🧶 #knitsky #cableknitting #yarnlovers #strikke #knitting

The back of a highly textured green cabled sweater.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

✨ New Pattern Sale!✨ I'm so excited to finally share Sweetbriar, a relaxed cabled pullover inspired by winding woodland paths and tangled hedgerows. Get 20% off on Ravelry through with the code SWEET20. (Link in bio.) #knitting #knitsky #strikke #cableknitting #yarnlove #memade #sweetbriarsweater

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For #showmeyourknits this week I'm showing off my new sweater design that is coming tomorrow! The berry one is the version I made for myself, and the green one I made for my photo model. Want the pattern? There's a 30% discount on the pattern for newsletter subscribers (link in my bio.) #knitsky

A folded cabled hand knit sweater in a berry color.

A green hand knit cabled sweater on a hanger.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

✨ New Pattern Coming Saturday! ✨ Sweetbriar is knit seamlessly from the top down with saddle shoulders, all-over cables, and lots of lovely details. Anyone going to Flock this year can see it on display at the Hazel Knits booth! #knitting #knitsky #strikke #yarnlove #memade #sweetbriarsweater

A woman with a hat wearing a hand knit green cabled sweater in a grassy field.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I have a lap full of sweater, and it's so close to being done! Can't wait to show you all the completed #sweetbriarsweater soon! Yarn is Hazel Knits in Lively DK, colorway Shady Verdant. #knitting #knitsky #strikke #cableknitting #yarnlove #memade

A mossy green sweater with knitting needles in the almost complete sleeve.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Guys, I am on a tight deadline and have to get this sweater done, but it is so hot right now and I'm dying sitting here with a lap full of wool. So this baby is getting shoved in the freezer. Hoping this will give me some sweet relief! 😆 ❄️❄️❄️ #knitsky #strikke #knitting #yarnlove #sweaterknitting

A sweater in progress and ball of yarn crammed into a freezer.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I was knitting outside the other day, and couldn't help admiring how dappled sun and shadow looked so dramatic against a textured fabric. The pretty pretty yarn is Hazel Knits Lively DK in Shady Verdant. #showmeyourknits #knitsky #cableknitting #strikke #yarn #knitting

A green sweater in progress with dappled shadow and sunlight.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Snip. Snip. Snip. (Parrot squawk.) Here's me cutting open my cardigan steek with tiny dull scissors while holding the fabric at a very awkward angle. Enjoy! #knitsky #steeking #colorwork #wool #knitting #sweaterknitting

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

For those who saw my stabby video, here's the reverse side of my needle-felted steek. You can see how the fibers in that area really started to frizzle together. #wool #colorwork #needlefelt #knitsky #knitting #strikke

The reverse side of a needle-felted steek.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I haven't really been on social lately, but just want to say Hi, I'm still here, still knitting, and ready to stab things. #needlefelting #steeking #knitsky #knitting #colorwork #wool

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Yellow! 💛 For #showmeyourknits I want to share this hat and scarf I made for my cute coworker. #knitting #knitsky #yarnlove

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This is what you get when you knit based on vibes only with very little planning or math involved. It's a hood, but it's really, really big. 😂 Is best suited for mushroom foraging trips in an enchanted forest. Must accessorize with a fur-lined cloak, basket, and pinafore dress. #knitting #knitsky

Young woman in a blue-green hand knit cabled hood.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Okay, there have been lots of guesses as to what my crazy mystery project is. Turkey sweater, dog diaper, Cthulhu mask, alien helmet. You were all wrong! Introducing The DARK KNIT. (Or Cabled Crusader?) It's a cabled Batman balaclava 😆 #knitting #knitsky #memade #showmeyourknits #yarnlove #strikke

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Alexey's Tetris Sweater is now available on Ravelry! Nerds, this one is for us! The pattern is ON SALE, just use the code TETRIS at checkout for 20% off, or 30% off for my newsletter subscribers (Link in bio.) #knitting #knitdesign #colorwork #knitsweater #indiepatterns #showmeyourknits #knitsky

White woman in a Tetris inspired hand knit sweater.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It's looking "interesting." Once the last bits are knit and the ends are woven in it'll be decent looking. But for now it's so, so very sad. 😂 I'm sure at this point you can guess it's a hood/mask, but can you tell what the theme is? #showmeyourknits #knitsky #knitting #handmade #nevernotknitting

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

NEW PATTERN release tomorrow! Notice something a little nerdy about this design? It's my homage to the video game Tetris! Email subscribers will get an extra 10% off on top of the sale price (link in my bio.) #newknittingpattern #knitting #knitdesign #colorwork #knitsweater #indiepatterns #knitsky

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Here's another picture for those of you who have become highly invested in my weird mystery project. Is it starting to look like something yet? #knitting #knitsky #memade #showmeyourknits #yarnlove #strikke

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

And in this picture I am documenting the haphazard process of trying to knit up Clay's most recent ridiculous idea. Or maybe it will be awesome? We'll see. Any guesses what it may be? #knitsky #memade #knitting #showmeyourknits #yarnlove #strikke #handmade

A mysterious knitted object in dark yarn

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

New Year, new sweater design!! Pattern coming next week for this colorwork sweater with a Tetris inspired motif. Stay tuned for discounts and a giveaway! Pattern: Alexey's Sweater Yarn: Jamieson of Shetland Spindrift #knitting #yarn #knitsky #sweaterknitting #memade #handmade #strikke

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

This cute little guy is showing off his new holiday sweater! I created the colorwork design and incorporated it into the Perfect Fit Dog Sweater pattern by Jeslane. Want a free copy of the chart? Comment below and I'll DM you a download link. #knitting #knitsky #ShowMeYourKnits #knitpicks #yarn

A cute orange puppy in a handknit red sweater.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Just showing off some sweater texture, and also playing with photography settings. #knitting #handmade #knitsky #showmeyourknits #yarnlove #strikke

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Petra Breakstone @yarnz2go.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

My annual pattern sale with an automatic 40% savings is on through the rest of this year in both the Y2GO shop pattern collection and via Ravelry. Got 🧶? I have patterns... www.ravelry.com/designers/pe... #justknitting #knitsky #knitpattern #allthingsyarn #crafting #knitwear #knit #showmeyourknits

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Here's a happy little reminder that all my knitting patterns are currently on sale!! Use the code Big45 on Ravelry for 45% off! Pictured is the Williwaw Cowl in @hazelknits.bsky.social Lively DK. #knitsky #knitting #colorwork #yarnlove #strandedknitting #nevernotknitting #handmade #yarn

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Taking a break from The Big Project (codename: Cabley Goodness) to start swatching for a couple quick little knits. Any guesses what I'm going to make? #knitsky #nevernotknitting #handmade #yarnlove #knitting #swatching

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It's time for a ✨ BIRTHDAY SALE!! ✨ I'm the big 45 this year (eeeek!) which means you all get **45%** off all of my knitting patterns on Ravelry through November 22nd! Just use the code **Big45** at checkout. #knittersgonnaknit #patternsale #knitting #knitsky #yarnlove #handmade #sweaterknitting

A neutral colored handknit cardigan with a elegant colorwork motif.

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Kate Atherley @kateatherley.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

And also because you'd be disappointed if I hadn't.... 🧶

"Just make a swatch for the love of god" in the Zohran sign style

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Okay folks, a question: Do you prefer duplicate stitch or instarsia? I've been seeing patterns lately where the colorwork is all duplicate stitch, even large sections that I would have done as intarsia. What do you think? And yes, this is a Boba Fett cup cozy. 😀 #knitsky #handmade #knit #knitting

A Boba Fett inspired sweater for a paper coffee cup.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Knitting log: It is day 2,143 of trying to design a cabled pullover and I am on version no. 8,622. Once again I am having to rip out and start over because I switched from a textured stitch to stockinette on a whim, rather than trusting THE MATH. Sigh. #knitsky #yarnlove #knitting #cableknitting

A raspberry colored cabled sweater in progress.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

It's all part of the process. Especially if you're the designer. Remind me why I want to be the designer again? 😂 All designers do is frog and frog and frog... #knitlife #handmade #knitsky #yarnlove #sweaterknittingpattern

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Doing some sweater swatching at the park today with this little guy (who refused to look at the camera.) Just a hint of fall in the air...perfect! #knittersgonnaknit #nevernotknitting #knittingwithdogs #knitsky #yarnlove #handmade

Picture of small dog, knitting swatch and project bag, and an iced coffee on a bench.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Pattern Test Call! My nerdy sweater is finally ready! Named in honor of Alexey Pajitnov, the inventor of the game Tetris, this sweater blends fair-isle colorwork with interlocking geometric shapes. Test will be on Ravelry; DM for more info! #knitting #knitsky #patterntest #yarnlove #sweaterknitting

Young woman in a Tetris inspired sweater

Size range for Alexey's Sweater pattern.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

K everyone, rate my fit. Yoke too deep? Enough neck shaping? Right amount of ease?? Maybe I need to find a different model. 😆 Test call (and pics with a more appropriately proportioned model) coming really really soon! #dogsinsweaters #knitsky #knittingcommunity #colorwork #yarnlove #knitting

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

New puppy and a newly finished knit pullover!

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I knit the last half of my sleeve on the wrong needle size 😭 But we all do this sort of thing on the regular, right? Right?! (Please don't tell me I'm the only one!) #frogging #knittingcommunity #sweaterdesign #yarnlove #knitting #strikke #knitsky

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Almost done! Who would've thought that designing a hand knit fingering-weight colorwork sweater would take so long? 😂 Test call for this nerdy pullover is coming soon. Also...has anyone figured out the design theme yet? 🎮 😉 #knitsky #colorwork #knittingcommunity #yarnlove #tetris #knitting

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Just showing off some of my favorite designs! This is Finial and Fern, and I wear it so often. It's the coziest 😀 #finialandfern #knitsky #yarnlovers #knittingcommunity #handmade #knitting #yarnaddict #strikke

Women in a greenhouse with a long green colorwork sweater.

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

A few more pics from #flockfiberfestival. Lots of inspiration everywhere, and plenty of good places to chill for a bit and knit. #knittingcommunity #yarnaddict #knitsky #strikke #yarnlover #handmade

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

So excited to have my new pattern on display at the Hazel Knits yarn booth at #flockfiberfestival! Kits are available too! #fremontjohnny #knitsky #fairisleknitting #handmade #yarnlove #knitting

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Scenes from this year's #flockfiberfestival! So many great vendors, and I love seeing everyone show off their knitwear! #knitsky #yarnlove #knitting #handmade #knit

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Gretchen Mac Designs @gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Hi there! Just a reminder that the #fremontjohnny hat is still 20% off on Ravelry until July 31st! Happy Knitting! Yarn pictured is Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted minis, the Fire & Ice bundle. #knitsky #knitting #yarnlove #knitspiration

Close up shot of a blue, red, and yellow knit colorwork beanie.

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