The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff

Stuff Pack Features, Objects, and Knitting Skill

A Sim knits in a rocking chair in The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff Pack
A Sim knits in a rocking chair in The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff Pack

The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff is Sims 4's second community-voted Stuff Pack. Players were able to vote and participate in discussions that led to the development of its knitting skill and the style of objects and clothing that were produced in the pack. Let's look at its main feature, the new Knitting Skill.

Knitting Skill

A Sim knitting
The length of the knit sort of shows you progress, though there is of course the usual meter in the action queue.

Given the name, you already know that Knitting is a core feature of this pack. Sims can knit just about anywhere they are able to sit, including poolside. Growing better in this 10-level skill will let you make more types of clothing and children's toys like a mini grim reaper or Yarny from Unravel (another EA game).

Unlock clothing by Knitting
Clothing needs to be unlocked in the wardrobe, while objects are created one by one.

Knitting features an unique unlocking system, with a third column available in the crafting list that shows whether you have unlocked an article of clothing or not. When you enter CAS, any unlocked clothing will be available for use in dressing your Sims.

Sim unlocking clothes for use in CAS
Using Add to Wardrobe, found when clicking in your inventory, will make the clothing permanently available to all Sims in the family.

There is a Knitting-themed Aspiration included in the pack that is called "Lady of the Knits" or "Lord of the Knits" depending on the Sim's gender. This will let players get a few extra recipes and allow their Sim to dispel the awful "Sweater Curse".

The sweater is unlocked in create-a-sim
Now the sweater is unlocked in Create-a-Sim.

In Knitting circles, making and gifting a sweater to a significant other is believed to lead to a breakup. It varies as to whether it's before the sweater is even finished, or if it's after the sweater is gifted but the end result is the same. Sims who gift a sweater to a partner may experience this curse. Lord or Lady of the Knits are able to dispel it.

Knitted clothing can come out bad - meaning it looks bad, and it itches. Sims who wear poorly knit clothing will experience the discomfort of itchy clothes and likely become Uncomfortable.

Plopsy

Plopsy is a new type of store - think Etsy or Ebay - where Sims can list items they craft, including knitting but also woodworking and paintings. Anonymous online Sims may bid on items you list, and you could earn up to 50% more by selling it this way vs directly from the inventory. This also lets you buy some things that are crafted. You'll ship items yourself using the mailbox.

Rocking Chairs

Because Sims players really, really want more things for Elders, rocking chairs were a popular item for inclusion in this pack. Sims of all ages toddler and up can enjoy them, with children able to sit or play while adults can use the chairs like any other (or rock) while doing other things like knitting or watching television.

Elder Sims can Reminisce while in a rocking chair, and this leads to memories floating by related to big life moments or good times. Maybe even bad times. This has an impact and seems to give a random mood.

Metal Station and Air Guitar

Included in the new pack are at least 7 new songs from actual metal bands, and a METAL radio station. Sims can headbang and play air guitar (really one interaction) but it's a new thing adults and teens can do to show their appreciation for good music. If you're not so hardcore about your metal, there's also a Focus radio station that has some chill music for your Sims to enjoy while working or studying.

Hanging Plants

unlock hanging plants in Sims 4
You have to knit each plant you want. Here's an example so you have some idea of the lengths of short, medium, and long.

One of the more popular items are the plant hangers that will let players decorate a porch. They come in three lengths, so if you have tall walls you can put the longer one to find a satisfactory location for your plant. These are decorative plants and not at all related to gardening.

Nifty Knitting Cheats

There are two major Sims 4 cheats of note here, though not enough to bother making a unique page. See my How to Cheat Guide if you don't know how to use them.

First, you can of course cheat to increase the Knitting skill using stats.set_skill_level major_knitting 10. Additionally, it's possible to get past all the unlocking of CAS parts. See, even with level 10 knitting clothing needs to be added to the wardrobe. You can get around this using CAS.UnlockByTag SP17. This will allow your Sims to wear any clothing by unlocking them all. As a reminder, you can use bb.ShowHiddenObjects to make build mode items and decorative objects appear in the Build/Buy catalog.

How You Can Support The Site and Channel

If you like my sites and Youtube Channel, consider supporting me on Patreon to help me to continue.

Back to The Top


Check Out My Youtube Channel!

We now have a Youtube Channel with over 50 guides in video format to go along with the huge site I've already created. Check it out and consider subscribing if you like my style.


Add Comment

* Required information
2000

Comments (17)

Gravatar
New
Ashleysays...

Any info on the forsaken sweater? It keeps popping up while I try to knit other things. My sim has level 10 knitting skill. Is this a glitch?

Gravatar
New
Gingersays...

Its with the knitting aspiration. when you complete it thats then you get the mega sweater.

Gravatar
New
S Jamessays...

This site is AMAZING. Thank you for all your hard work

Gravatar
New
Jodie Leesays...

I’m knitting they’re called patterns not recipes, just a heads up lol

Love your guides they are so helpful thank you for doing them!

Gravatar
New
Wombatsays...

I knit in real life. Still call them recipes. ....call most sets of instructions recipes....my friends are used to me now. * shrug*

Gravatar
New
Nixxiesays...

My sims wont ship to plopsy anyone k ow a fix?

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

Save and quit your game. Delete the localthumbcache.package file from your TheSims4 folder. Hopefully that should fix the issue for you.

Gravatar
New
KarnaLousays...

I had the same issue - it wouldn't let me ship on Plopsy. I deleted the localthumbcache, but it still won't let me ship. Any other ideas?

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

Have you tried with the correct items? Not all items can be sold through plopsy. All knitted items can be, woodworking and paintings too but with other Sim-made items it is not always possible

Gravatar
New
KarnaLousays...

Yes, the item was correct - it was a black and white bear beanie. Thank you, Amy, for suggesting the new mailbox. Replacing it solved the issue.

Gravatar
New
Amysays...

The same thing happened to me. I simply got a new mailbox.

Gravatar
New
Shaysays...

I can’t find the radio stations

Gravatar
New
Niennasays...

I just moved all 200 tracks out of my Custom Music/Alternative folder and into the METAL folder.

They were all metal. And I knit to metal IRL

So of course I had to make my Simself.

Gravatar
New
Gingersays...

CAS.UnlockByTag SP17 does not work for me :(

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

Did you enable testingcheats on first? The cheat is working for me so perhaps you made a typo?

Gravatar
New
Kristensays...

It's not working for me either, even after turning on cheats.

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

Sorry I can't help more but when I can't recreate the issue I really can only offer suggestions. The cheat is still working for me as expected.

Make sure you have enabled testingcheats on, ensure you are not using any mods that might be broken or conflicting, try deleting the localthumbcache.package file from your TheSims 4 folder, and maybe try a game repair.

Gravatar
New
Eve Gloversays...

Hi this web was very I would definitely pop in for future updates

Gravatar
New
Lisa Brownsays...

Why wont my sims knit? I keep clicking on the basket but the "knie" option is not highlighted. what gives?

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

Place the knitting basket in your Sims inventory then click on the rocking chair or whatever seat you want your sims to knit while sitting on and the knitting menu will pop up.

Gravatar
New
Wombatsays...

I have the knitting basket in her inventory. She will not knit. I tried clicking on the rocking chair, the sofa and the bed - they all have Knit as an option. But she will not knit. Help ?

Gravatar
New
Wombatsays...

Cancel that. For some reason she was not at home even though she was standing inside her bedroom. ...Its fixed now after i clicked the tiny go home icon on her face.

* how do i edit a post i made here please ?

Admin:

You can edit a post but we can so don't worry about any duplicates etc :)

Gravatar
New
Chris McGonigalsays...

Carl,

I Really,Really Appreciate ALL OF The Hard Work That You Do To Help Me Any I'm Sure Many Others! You Are My Ultimate Sim Source For EVERYTHING Sim (I Do Reference When "Twisted Mexi" when You say That You got something from Him!) I know that Everything You Do Whether Writing Cheats and reviewing New Sim Games,Playing your Own Personal games,& venturing into Your Newer YouTube Videos which are Very Helpful & Also Appreciated Very Much Appreciated! I'm a Middle-Aged Disabled Woman who Has been playing "The Sims" since #1! Sims 2", I downloaded a bunch of MODS from the wrong people and got a bunch of viruses.I didn't have a working computer to play"Sims3", so I picked up with "Sims4"and All of Your Information,Cheats & Other Reliable sources! Right Now, I'm Sorry but,I don't have the $ to spare but I wanted to let You know how much You and Your work mean to Me! I just wanted to thank You for always being there with Your Guides and Cheats. You are always a proven Reliable source for The Real information! Thank You & Stay Safe!

Gravatar
New
Debbie Lloydsays...

Thanks Carl. I have learnt many things because of your page. Many thanks .XXXXX

Gravatar
New
Sophiesays...

Please help!! I cannot find any of my knitted decorations anywhere! They're not in my sims inventory, nor in the build/buy either and so am rather lost as to where to look??

Any help would be appreciated, even if its just me being really dumb and missing it!

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

Try traveling or saving your game and reloading. If this is items your Sim has knitted often a reload solves this glitch. Some items you will need to go into CAS to find again if you have sold the original, like jumpers etc

Gravatar
New
Wombatsays...

Excuse me please how do i search on Carl's excellent site.

Currently i have to go to google search and then follow the links back to here.

* Thank you Carl. I use this site a LOT. excellent job.

Gravatar
Admin
Playalotsays...

If you scroll to the top of the page and click the logo (The blue diamond with CG in the middle) it will take you back to the home page. Or you can use the small green buttons along the top blue line just under the logo. They all have drop down menus to help you navigate. It's not always obvious but we do try to keep the site organized, it's just there are such a lot of pages and guides now!

Gravatar
New
Dianna Healdsays...

With nearly every aspiration there are traits that fit well but im not really sure which would work with Lord/Lady of the knit can anyone advise?

Gravatar
New
Sarah Balfoursays...

Having a problem with the NK unlock cheat. I’ve done TCO (cheats are enabled) and got the ‘unlocked tagged parts’ acknowledgement but, when I enter CAS, they’re still locked. Game is fully updated, and I’m playing on a MacBook Pro (2016). Any ideas as to what gives…? I have no CC or mods installed.

I’ve also done cas.fulleditmode , just in case that had to be on. Is there something about the latest update that causes the unlock cheat to fail (despite the game acknowledging that it’s worked)…?

Gravatar
New
Sarah Balfoursays...

I’ve even tried maxing out knitting skill - still no dice.

Gravatar
New
Alicia L Taylorsays...

I been checking out your sim cheats for about 2 or 3 yrs and thank you so much.



Make Seasons Better!

Sims 4 Seasons CheatsThe Sims 4 Seasons expansion now has options! Want to disable weather or make plants in season year-round? You can do so with my new Seasons Tuner Mod

  • Disable Seasons individually
  • Always Sunny! Set to Base Game Weather
  • Grow Year Round - Make Plants Always in Season!
  • Healthy Year Round - No more Winter twigs
  • Disable Color Changes - on ALL Plants & Trees
  • Disable Fall Leaves
  • Disable Ground Snow
  • Keep the Stuff You Paid For!

A Deeper Game

The past month, I've spent every day tinkering The Sims 4, making quality of life improvements, gameplay changes, and new difficulty settings for the game. If you'd like to learn more about my project, visit the post on Patreon where you can download it now.

Cottage living

The Sims 4 Cottage LivingCottage Living Guide! Here is my guide to new features in the Sims 4 Cottage Living Expansion

You can also find handy Cottage Living Cheats

I have much more to come, since you can actually write a few guides about this pack!

Calling all Blender Users

Blender has been incredibly useful in video production, so I made my own Physics and Simulation Improvement Addon that lumps a ton of unique tools into one compact interface.

Sims 4 Snowy Escape

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape launches November 13, 2020 and my coverage has started. Until I get my review ready, you can learn about the following:

Snowy Escape Cheats
Lifestyles in Snowy Escape
Climb Mt. Komorebi
Sentiments in Snowy Escape
Rock Climbing
Skiing Skill
Snowboarding Skill

Sentiments & Platforms (Free Patch!)

I've released a guide to Sentiments in The Sims 4 & Snowy Escape.

There is a new platform tool in The Sims 4. There's also a new Sentiments system, but it'll take some time to create a guide to that. Players can also use rental lots in any world now by changing lot types of builds in manage worlds.

Best Mods in Sims 4

I've created a massive List of The Best Mods in The Sims 4 that should be very helpful to new players and those who have not yet explored modding and how much it can do for your gameplay.

Search my Sims 4 Site

Support Us

Readers who use adblock or those who'd like to thank me for my efforts can now pledge $1/$5 monthly via Patreon. This helps a lot with server costs and provides some stability for my business.

Super Sim Checklist + Other News

Super Sim Text + Checklist and Video Guide! Here is my Super Sim Challenge Guide and Checklist to accompany my video guide to making Super Sims in The Sims 4 that you can view on Youtube.

This is inspired by a new series in which I start at toddler and gradually take on the major bonuses. Here's a link to the full playlist!

I now have a guide page to Tiny Living Stuff where you can learn about Murphy Beds, the new death, as well as the lot bonuses you'll receive if you manage to keep the size of your lot down with this new pack's Tiny Home Lot Type.

Let's Play Playlist

Super Sim Gameplay in The Sims 4

New I now have a guide to Making Super Sims in The Sims 4. Look for a text version within the next 72h. It won't have THAT much more info but it will help out as a checklist.

This was inspired by a series, "Let's Play a Super Sim" in which I start at toddler and gradually take on the major bonuses. Here's a link to each part for people who are interested. You can also see the Let's Play as a Playlist on Youtube.