My 5 Best Fitting Handknit Sweaters (and What Makes Them Perfect in 2025)

My 5 Best Fitting Handknit Sweaters (and What Makes Them Perfect in 2025)

by kaci

Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits. Today we are talking about fit, comfort, and the sweaters that make me feel like my best self every time I pull them on. I’ve knit a lot of garments, but five sweaters keep floating to the top of the pile because they check all my boxes...

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September 15, 2025

Fall Knitting Plans 2025: Cozy Socks, Cowls, and Fish Girl Vibes

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Hello friends! Welcome back to YoungFolk Knits. If you’re new around here, I’m Kaci, and this little corner of the internet is where I share all about my love of fiber arts, knitting, sewing, spinning, and sometimes even a peek into life on our small farm here in Arkansas. Today I thought it would be...

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September 5, 2025

August 2025 Knitting Pattern Roundup: Sweaters, Socks, and a Showstopping Dress

by kaci

Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits! I’m Kaci, and around here we swoon over fiber arts of all kinds – knitting, sewing, spinning, and whatever else finds its way onto my needles (or machine). Each month I comb through the newest Ravelry releases and pull together the patterns that truly made me stop,...

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August 15, 2025

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Slow Stitches & Summer Slices: Sewing, Knitting, and Resting Through a Sick Week

by kaci

Well friends, this past week did not go quite the way I had pictured it in my mind. Instead of powering through my to-do list and working on new projects for the channel, I ended up down for the count with a kidney infection (10/10 do not recommend). My days were a blur of tea...

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August 7, 2025

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Best New July 2025 Knitting Patterns: Summer Staples & Fall Sweater Dreams

by kaci

Hello y’all and welcome back to YoungFolk Knits! If you’re new around here, I’m Kaci, and this cozy corner of the internet is where I gush about all things fiber arts—knitting, sewing, spinning, crocheting, and the occasional small farm shenanigans from right here in Arkansas. Today’s post is all about the latest knitting pattern releases...

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July 24, 2025

Summer Knitting & Sewing Fix: Lace Test Knits, Spinning Backups & Upcycled Projects

by kaci

I’m so glad to be back at my wheel—knitting, spinning, sewing, and sharing life from our little Arkansas farm. This week has been tough (hello, mystery bug in the house!), but staying cool in the AC has given me plenty of cozy craft time. Let me take you through everything I’ve been up to: from...

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July 17, 2025

Rhinebeck Sweater 2025 Ooey Gooey Reveal and Homemade Jeans!

by kaci

I’m so excited to share my latest makes with you all: my Rhinebeck (“Ooey Gooey”) sweater and the full outfit I paired it with, plus a sneak peek at what’s next on my needles—and my wheel! Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into all the fiber fun. July in Arkansas: When the...

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July 10, 2025

Summer Fiber Arts Roundup: Knitting, Sewing & Spinning Projects for Hot Arkansas Day

by kaci

Hello y’all! Can you believe it’s already July? Summer in Arkansas has arrived in full force with sweltering heat and sky-high humidity. When the temperature climbs, my crafting routine shifts gears—by day I’m often behind a sewing machine or at my spinning wheel, and by night I always manage to squeeze in a bit of...

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July 3, 2025

Top Knitting Patterns for June 2025!

by kaci

Hey y’all! Kaci here, checking in from our little farm in sunny, steamy Arkansas. While the tomatoes are ripening faster than I can pick them, my Ravelry queue is sprouting even faster. June 2025 was absolutely bursting with new releases: airy tees, clever tanks, a dream-y shawl, and even a knit dress that begged to...