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Gretchen Mac Designs

@gretchenmacdesigns.bsky.social

Maker of cozy and fun knitting patterns based in Seattle, WA. Secret horticulturist day job. Find me on Ravelry: ravelry.com/designers/gretchen-mac. Newsletter signup: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1014382/133744410464617737/share

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I'm glad I posted the end result then! Thanks for checking back 😄

22.01.2026 21:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Haha, Batman would approve of it being used as protest gear!

22.01.2026 21:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!

22.01.2026 21:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Back neck is approx 1" higher than the front neck. Sleeves are 18", but of course that's easily adjusted. Yoke is 7.5"-11" from center front to underarm, depending on your size . Rest of the body is 15.75", also adjustable. I hate not seeing the back as well, so I made sure to get those shots!

22.01.2026 16:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Sorry, somehow I just saw this reply! Thanks so much of buying the pattern, I hope you love it! It would make a great cowl, I love that idea.

22.01.2026 15:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!

22.01.2026 15:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Aw, thanks!!

22.01.2026 15:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I was proud of that one, haha.

22.01.2026 04:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Most definitely!!

22.01.2026 01:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Most people thought it was a dog sweater 😆

22.01.2026 01:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!

22.01.2026 00:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you! It was pure chaos knitting 😆

21.01.2026 22:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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

21.01.2026 22:23 — 👍 73    🔁 3    💬 11    📌 0

If it is helpful to you I can send you a schematic with more measurements, and I can even map out where the increases fall in the yoke so you can determine if it will work for you. I'm glad you like the design, and am happy to give more info if needed! 😀

09.01.2026 16:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Heh, nope!

09.01.2026 15:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ha, none of the above. I also think it looks like Cthulu, but it's not that either.

09.01.2026 15:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I had to goggle what this is 😆 It's not a Saxon helmet, but I learned something new!

09.01.2026 15:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
White woman in a Tetris inspired hand knit sweater.

White woman in a Tetris inspired hand knit sweater.

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

08.01.2026 18:39 — 👍 58    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 3

Yeah, it's an old reference, but I'm glad she got it!

08.01.2026 18:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I totally agree!

08.01.2026 18:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Storm troopers have to stay warm too!

08.01.2026 14:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I get very Lovecraftian vibes. If I didn't know what it's supposed to be, I'd say it's some sort of Eldritch horror:

08.01.2026 14:16 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

I remember that movie! Gosh, it's been ages since I've seen it! That's a super good guess, but not it!

08.01.2026 04:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

No, but that's a good guess!

08.01.2026 03:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
An Eldritch horror?

An Eldritch horror?

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

08.01.2026 03:12 — 👍 35    🔁 0    💬 8    📌 0

Not what it's intended for, but why not?!

08.01.2026 02:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!!

07.01.2026 18:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A Tetris inspired colorwork sweater

A Tetris inspired colorwork sweater

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

07.01.2026 16:58 — 👍 42    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Yay! Scruffy dogs are the best! Yours is a cutie.

07.01.2026 05:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Mission accomplished!

07.01.2026 04:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0