Nifty Knitting SP SimGuru/Maxis-Sourced Info

Knitting

Gameplay Object: Yarn Basket

With a Yarn Basket, everyone from children to elders can pick up their new favorite hobby. - EA

In order to start knitting, you’ll need to purchase a Yarn Basket from the Build/Buy catalog...

The basket acts as the crafting catalyst(neat term, huh?) similar to the Easel or Woodworking Bench in The Sims 4 base game. But unlike those examples, the Yarn Basket is meant to live in a Sim’s inventory so that they can take their knitting anywhere they want to go. Knitting itself is relatively straightforward: click on the Yarn Basket in your inventory, OR, with the basket in your inventory, click on the chair you want to sit in while knitting (perhaps a rocking chair?) and select the Knit interaction.

Your projects are saved to your Sim, so you can pause your progress at any time and resume later, and even juggle multiple projects at once. Starting a project costs a small amount of Simoleons for the cost of yarn, but nothing too outrageous.

As a Sim levels up their knitting skill they’ll have access to new patterns. ... Sometimes your skill is reflected in your knitted work, or rather your lack of skill. Knitting projects can fail... If you want to destroy all traces of your knitted failures, you can Frog the object and start again! - Deep Dive

Knitting & Knitting Skill
Thank you to PlatinumSimmers for livetweeting the Livestrem.
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286000181016760327
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286000730411859974
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286014416140541957
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286014996976214017

Knit Objects

Knit clothing for the whole family, or decorate with knitted plant hangers, rugs, and even toys for kids!. - EA

Not only can knitted objects be listed on Plopsy, but you can also Donate them to charity. If you want to surprise a loved one, try Gifting a knitted object too. ... If it's a particularly nice Sweater that you made, consider Adding it to Wardrobe to make it available in Create-A-Sim to all family members. ...Not only will Sims be able to knit Toddler Onesies, but Baby Onesies as well. - Deep Dive

For knitted clothing like sweaters and beanies, Sims will have to create - and unlock - them through gameplay. Once you have finished crafting a knitted project it will be in your Sim’s inventory. Select Add to Wardrobe to unlock that clothing piece for the entire household. So if your knitter extraordinaire Sim knits a really fabulous sweater, everyone in their family can enjoy the fruits of their labor.

...We’re making the crafted clothing visible in Create-a-Sim before you have unlocked it. This way you can browse all the potential knitted items before you craft them. This will help guide you on your Sim’s knitting journey, and show you which skill levels are required to craft certain recipes. - Deep Dive

Yes, that's Yarny
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283087256958324736
https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1283446229016305664

About those baby onesies...
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283148198643564544

Livestream info:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruConor/status/1286048446105792512
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1285999786580234240
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286007673012576256
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286008594115301376
https://twitter.com/Iron_Cgull/status/1286009588714803200
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286010728177074179
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286013025573572611
poufs:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruConor/status/1286042570347311105

https://twitter.com/SimGuruConor/status/1286302073596678146
https://twitter.com/SimGuruConor/status/1286403929098469376

Build/Buy Objects:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1286286172923154432

Learning to Knit

Once you’ve increased your skills, teach other Sims to pass your knitting knowledge along. - EA

https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283482654940135424
Livestream info:
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286001507092041729

Plopsy

SHOP ONLINE WITH PLOPSY
The more you knit, the more you can earn on Plopsy, the new online crafting marketplace. List or buy everything from socks to sweaters to paintings and woodworking projects. For a small fee, you can find the perfect buyer to make the most profit, then send it off via your mailbox. - EA

As a bonus, Plopsy offers a higher payout than selling things the old-fashioned way.

Now, if your Sim is more of a shopper than a crafter, you can also use Plopsy to buy unique goods! Plopsy rotates in random crafted items throughout the day, so all your Sims have a chance to get some cool stuff (including the new knitted clothing!). - Community Blog

You can keep track of your listed items in your inventory, where you will see the current duration of the item and if there are any interested buyers.

If someone is interested in buying your item, you’ll be notified with a message. If you agree to the buyer’s offer, you can use the Ship on Plopsy action to ship the object in the mail. You’ll be paid immediately and get a thank you message from the buyer when they receive your package. Alternatively, you can ignore a buyer’s offer and relist the object for sale again.

... We plan for Plopsy to be available for things like paintings, woodworking statues, potions, knitted items, flower arrangements, and more. - Deep Dive

https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283115042125168640
so, only base game items? No:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283123220330119169

Livestream info:
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286013509860458497
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286005071658881024
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286004568577515520
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1286024549650243585

Build/Buy

Rocking Chair

Pop down in one of the four new rocking chair variants to relax, knit, nap or read a book. - EA

Plop down in one of the four new rocking chair variants to chill, knit, nap, or read a book. (Psst: Sims get a bonus to their Knitting Skill while on the rocking chair too!) Sitting in one is quite relaxing for Sims, so uncomfortable, sad, or angry buffs will diminish quicker. [Elder Sims also have a new Reminiscence interaction with the rocking chair, giving them a comfy way to explore their mind palace and fondly remember times of fun, while children and toddlers can play on it. - Community Blog

Sitting in a rocking chair is quite relaxing for Sims, so naturally uncomfortable, sad, or angry buffs will diminish quicker. Sims will also gain a bonus to their Knitting Skill while on the rocking chair.

... If you’re playing as an Elder while they’re Reminiscing, you’ll be able to see glimpses into their mind swirl around them, similar to toddler’s when they play make-believe with toys. What Elders take away from the whole experience is up to their personality traits.

... Both Children and Toddler Sims will have a Play With Rocking Chair interaction, where they can fulfill Fun motives by rocking in an insatiable furor. - Deep Dive

Livestream info:
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286003091834392582
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286002896459440128

Other Build/Buy
Livestream info:
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286005732169719810

What happened with what we voted on?
https://twitter.com/ElliandraYT/status/1283082418824642563
https://twitter.com/toprkr19/status/1283165092524195841
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283171219823456256

Other Gameplay

Reminisce

Elder Sims also have a new Reminiscence interaction. - EA

Elder Sims also have a new Reminiscence interaction with the rocking chair, giving them a comfy way to explore their mind palace and fondly remember times of fun, while children and toddlers can play on it. - Community Blog

Livestream info: https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286002896459440128


Aspirations

Consider signing your Sim up for the Lord(or Lady) of the Knits Aspiration. ... Master the Aspiration and you’ll be rewarded with the Sacred Knitting Knowledge trait. - Deep Dive

Livestream info:
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286013320139595778

Music

Did somebody mention a new Metal music station? We did! Sims listening to Metal feel Energized and gain bonuses to Knitting while they listen—so don’t be alarmed if you see your Sim jamming on an air guitar. - Community Blog

First off is our aptly named Focus stereo station. And if you’re wondering, yes it will give you a Focused buff. Not only will it calm your earbuds, but also give your Sims a nice bonus to working on Homework and Knitting, neat huh? So if you just need to simmer down, the Focus station is here for you.

... Introducing the Metal stereo station, coming soon to a Stuff Pack near you!

Yes, you heard that right. The Sims 4 is getting Metal. Sims listening to Metal will feel Energized, and will gain bonuses to Knitting while they listen. Any stereo currently playing Metal will also gain some new flair for the available interactions... Wait, does that say AIR GUITAR TO METAL?

OH YES IT DOES. - Deep Dive

Other Packs

Cats can play with Yarn Baskets and Yarn Balls, there will be new Club rules for Knitting, new class electives at University, and knitting counts for Emotional Control. - Deep Dive

Patch Info
From the Livestream: https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286008176228413449
https://twitter.com/platinumsimmers/status/1286002360804757505
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Updated with info from the Deep Dives.

Plopsy: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283115042125168640
so, only base game items? No:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283123220330119169

Livestream: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283115636369973249

Yes, that's Yarny
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283087256958324736

https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283148198643564544?s=19

https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283150151880601601?s=20

What happened with what we voted on?
https://twitter.com/ElliandraYT/status/1283082418824642563
https://twitter.com/toprkr19/status/1283165092524195841
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283171219823456256

That trailer song. I can't get it out of my head...
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1283153131954515969