date: 13/02/2026
It’s Friday. It’s the 13th. Is this the perfect day to start a new project… or absolutely not?
Like every old craft, knitting has its legends, fears, and dramatic beliefs. Are they true? Nobody really knows. But they definitely make our favorite hobby even more interesting.
The most famous knitting superstition worldwide is the so-called “Sweater Curse” — the belief that if you knit a sweater for your partner, your relationship will end.
The theories vary: maybe you’re investing too much emotionally, maybe he doesn’t appreciate handmade work, or maybe the universe simply doesn’t approve of premature wool commitments.
The truth? We’ve heard stories that support it… and many that don’t. Maybe it’s not the sweater. Maybe it’s the person.
This superstition says that if you begin a new knitting project on a Friday, you are doomed never to finish it.
It will sit in your basket. It will stare at you. It will become that “I’ll finish it someday” project.
But honestly… how many unfinished projects do we already have that were started on a perfectly normal Tuesday?
This belief appears in many cultures — knitting for a baby before it is born is considered bad luck. Some grandmothers firmly believe it. Some mothers secretly knit at night anyway.
Today, however, many knitters lovingly prepare blankets, booties, and tiny sweaters long before the baby arrives — and everything turns out just fine.
Maybe the love woven into the stitches is stronger than any superstition. If you’re looking for something soft and safe, explore our baby yarn selection .
According to this superstition, handing knitting needles directly to a friend can “pierce” the relationship. Some versions include scissors or any sharp object — anything that could symbolically “cut” the friendship.
The solution? Place the tools on a table and let your friend pick them up. Does it really work? We’re not sure — but it certainly prevents accidental poking.
Looking for new tools? Browse our knitting accessories .
The theater world is full of superstitions, so it’s no surprise that knitting has one too. Supposedly, knitting on stage brings bad luck to the production.
Interestingly, this belief mainly applies to live stage performances, not film sets — many famous actresses knit between takes without any dramatic consequences.
As for the audience? Feel free to bring your knitting to a show. The only risk is missing the applause if you’re in the middle of a tricky row.
There are many more: “Second Sock Syndrome,” intentionally adding a mistake to avoid perfection, weaving in a strand of hair for luck… the list goes on.
But one thing is certain: knitting brings calm and joy. And Friday the 13th is just another beautiful day to cast on something new.
If you decide to start a project today — we won’t judge.
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