r/AdvancedKnitting is a subreddit with 41k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses knitting, sweater, finished, pattern, and shawl, and they frequently recommend/review yarn, interchangeable needles, and needles.
A sub for intermediate/advanced knitters to share finished objects and techniques. If you are a beginner with questions about stitches/project issues please visit r/knitting or r/knittinghelp.
Popular Themes in r/AdvancedKnitting
#1
Self-Promotion
: "It's finished! From a dress with a ripped chiffon skirt to a handdyed lace extravaganza. It's based on a Niebling tablecloth called Blütenstrahlen and one called Pfingstrosen. I've dyed 13 shades for that."
5 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Finished Fair Isle sweater - 2.5 months "
3 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Knit the chuppah for my wedding!"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "This lovely sweater was made purely from a photo, with no pattern! It was such a fun challenge to bring this design to life. 💫🖤 "
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AdvancedKnitting
#1
Knitting
: "Graduation tie for my bro (first double Knitting project)"
124 posts
#2
Sweater
: "Leek Sweater"
57 posts
#3
Finished
: "2.5 years later and I have finally Finished my dream of completing a Marie Wallin color work cardigan ❤️"
34 posts
#4
Pattern
: "Self-drafted Pattern with my handpsun yarn, I'm so pleased!"
26 posts
#5
Shawl
: "Icelandic Knit Lace Shawl - first time knitting lace"
20 posts
#6
Yarn
: "Self-drafted pattern with my handpsun Yarn, I'm so pleased!"
19 posts
#7
Colorwork
: "I think I've finally gotten the hang of stranded Colorwork."
16 posts
#8
Knit
: "120 hour Knit"
11 posts
#9
Lace
: "Icelandic Knit Lace Shawl - first time knitting Lace"
11 posts
#10
Social Media
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/AdvancedKnitting
Yarn
18 reviews
#1
Kroy Sock Yarn
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Cascade Heritage
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Loops and Threads Woolike Yarn
4.0★ from 1 review
Interchangeable Needles
2 reviews
#1
ChiaoGoo
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Needles
1 review
#1
Addi
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AdvancedKnitting
#1
Hand Knit FO
: "Todays my 37th birthday and I think I’ve finally made something worthy of this sub "
134 posts
#2
Constructive Criticism Welcome
: "Leek Sweater"
18 posts
#3
Hand Knit WIP
: "Update on the thinner-than-cobweb wedding veil"
16 posts
#4
Hand Knitting
: "Someone suggested this belongs here: Leafy lace dress. I designed this dress autumn 2023. Size M-L, 2,5 mm needles with Nelly Mercerised yarn. Hope you like it. 😄"
13 posts
#5
Miscellaneous
: "Finished the Gaada Shawl"
11 posts
#6
Tech Questions
: "First Fair Isle!"
3 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Combination knitting is blowing my mind"
3 posts
#8
No Critiques Please
: "I finnaly finished my big colour work"
2 posts
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Yearly
+12k members(40.5%)
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Last updated: June 19, 2026