New Pattern Release

Introducing our charming Barberry Sweater—the latest gem in our floral round yoke collection. This top-down, DK weight wonder is a tribute to the resilient beauty of the barberry plant, with its hardiness mirrored in the deep and rich colourwork that extends beyond the arms, offering both warmth and style.

Crafted for versatility, the Barberry pattern brings you two styles in one: choose between an elegant pullover or a chic cardigan. Each option is an adventure in knitting, featuring eye-catching aesthetics and innovative techniques. Embrace the challenge of managing long floats with the clever ladderback jacquard method, adding a layered dimension to your knitting skills.

And for those with a flair for the intricate, explore the art of twined knitting to impart your creation with an exquisite, sophisticated touch. Choosing the cardigan? We've got you covered with thorough guidance on seeking, ensuring you're supported every stitch of the way.

Take advantage of the in-depth YouTube video about this pattern! Discover its inspiration, details on gauge, yarn, needles, sizing, construction, techniques, and possible modifications. This video is filled with valuable information.

Claim your discount by using the code BARBERRY on Ravelry or zaneteknits.com at the time of purchase to take advantage of a special 20% reduction in price. This special promotion ends on the 3rd of March at 23:59 GMT.

Suppose you're eager to connect with fellow knitters enthusiasts actively working on—or have completed—this project. In that case, we'd be thrilled to invite you into our friendly Slack space! Search for the #barberrysweater channel and dive into the buzz. We can't wait to see the unique touch you bring to your sweater!

New Test Call

We have a new neck accessory pattern that is ready for testing. It is called 'A Luminary Affair Collar', and is a worsted-weight stranded colourwork project that results in a striking Latvian-inspired collar. The pattern is worked in the round, and involves steeking, but don't worry, as I have posted a tutorial on how to do it on YouTube already. You can read all about the design and register for the test call on the blog post.

We expect high demand for this test, so the registration form will be open from 3 PM GMT on February 21 until the test group is full. Please note that this is a one-size project.

In other news...

Second Zanete Knits Annual KAL

We are excited to announce that we are planning another Zanete Knits KAL! After the success of our first ever KAL and the addition of 17 new patterns to our collection, we are ready to start another journey. The Zanete Knits Annual KAL of 2024 will begin on March 1st and run until June 1st. All Zanete Knits patterns are welcome, whether they are a brand new cast-on or a long-forgotten WIP.

We will host this knit-along on Ravelry as well as Slack where you can join the dedicated channel #annual-kal-24 for even more interaction, and there will be prizes, too. Check out our latest blog post for more information.

And if you're joining, don't miss out on the special KAL offer! Use the code ZANETEKNITSKAL2024 to avail of a 25% discount on any Zanete Knits self-published patterns released before the 21st of February 2024. This offer is valid until the 7th of March, 23:59 GMT, and can be used on both Ravelry and our website.

Meet & Greet at the Unravel Festival

We'll be attending the Unravel Festival in Farnham, UK this Saturday.

Join us at the Wool Decanted booth at 1:00 PM on Saturday, the 24th of February for a meet & greet. 

We're excited to see you there!

If you happen to be in the area in the morning, there are still some available spots for the class called "The Secret to Mastering the Japanese Short Row Technique" on February 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This class will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Japanese short-row technique, its benefits, and how it can be applied in different situations. It is an interactive and hands-on session, and we would be delighted to share our tips with you.

If you're wondering what's in store for our upcoming newsletter, here's a sneak peek of what we have planned for you.

Yoke Meditation Series No. 4

The next instalment in the Yoke Meditation Series is almost here, featuring raglan construction for the first time. Inspired by Buddha's mandala drawings, this project is designed to help knitters achieve a state of flow and calm the mind through meditating over deep-running stranded colorwork. Yoke Meditation Series No. 4 will be released soon, so if you're looking for a worsted-weight colorwork project to work on, get ready to cast on!

Windflower Sweater test

The latest design in our floral yoke collection is the Windflower Sweater, which is created using fingering-weight yarn. We plan to begin testing this pattern in a few weeks, so if you're interested, be sure to clear your test knit queue. This pattern provides an opportunity to experiment with different colors and the ladderback jacquard technique, which is great for catching long floats.