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{{Infobox game
|name = The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff
|image =[[File:SP17 Boxart.jpg|250px]]
|developer = [[Maxis]], [[The Sims Studio]]
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
|series = [[The Sims series|The Sims]]
|release = July 28, 2020
|platform = {{Vgplatform|win}}, {{Vgplatform|mac}}, {{Vgplatform|PS4}}, {{Vgplatform|PS5}}, {{Vgplatform|XB1}}, {{Vgplatform|XBXS}}
|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player|Single-player]]
|requirements = [http://www.thesims.com/faq#what-are-the-PC-minimum-system-requirements Minimum system requirements on TheSims.com]
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[[File:TS4SP17Icon.png|left|70px]]'''''The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff''''' is the
This stuff pack was developed as a result of a series of votes
==Official description==
'''Get Knitty With It'''
''All your Sims need for their new hobby is a yarn basket. Sims start with knitting socks and beanies, but as they grow more skilled, they can tackle more interesting challenges like sweaters, baby onesies, toys for kids, and even mailbox cozies. Why? You mean, why not. Once you’re skilled enough, you can share the joy of knitting with other Sims, too. Just sit down together and start teaching them to knit, or give them the gift of a misshapen but well-intentioned sweater. It’s the thought that counts. Probably.''
'''Ready to Rock?'''
''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.''
''Of course, rocking chairs aren’t the only things that rock in this pack. 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.''
'''Welcome to Plopsy'''
''The more you knit, the more you can earn on Plopsy, the new online crafting marketplace where you can sell everything from socks and sweaters to paintings and woodworking projects. Once you’ve crafted an object, it costs a small fee to list it on Plopsy, but your item remains listed for several days, and you can easily track potential buyer interest during that time. 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!).''
==Development==
On November 13, 2019, it was announced on Maxis Monthly that a new stuff pack is to be created through voting by the sims community, in a similar manner to ''[[The Sims 4: Laundry Day Stuff|Laundry Day Stuff]]''.<ref name="Pack Announcement">{{cite web|title=HELP SHAPE A FUTURE STUFF PACK FOR THE SIMS 4!|url=https://simscommunity.info/2019/11/13/help-shape-a-futre-stuff-pack-for-the-sims-4/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=November 13, 2019|accessdate=May 1, 2020}}</ref> Potential themes of the stuff pack were "happy haunts", "arts and crafts", "self care routines", "fun tech" and "science & technology".<ref name="Pack themes">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK: FIRST LOOK AT THE POSSIBLE THEMES|url=https://simscommunity.info/2019/11/13/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-first-look-at-the-possible-themes/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=November 13, 2019|accessdate=May 1, 2020}}</ref> The contents of the "happy haunts" theme were later incorporated into ''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]]''.
On November 27, 2019, after the first round of voting, the "arts and crafts" theme won overall, and within this theme, "knitting" was voted as the top gameplay aspect.<ref name="Round 1">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK: ROUND ONE RESULTS|url=https://simscommunity.info/2019/11/27/community-voted-stuff-pack-round-one-results/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=November 27, 2019|accessdate=May 1, 2020}}</ref> On December 23, 2019, round 2 of voting commenced which allowed players to vote for the pack's overall art style, with three art styles to choose from: "Granny Chic", "DIY Delight" and "Cozy Craft Workshop".<ref name="Round 2 Voting">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY STUFF PACK VOTE #2: ART STYLE|url=https://simscommunity.info/2019/12/23/the-sims-4-community-stuff-pack-vote-2-art-style/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=December 23, 2019|accessdate=May 2, 2020}}</ref> Results of the second round of voting was revealed on January 10, 2020, resulting in the "DIY Delight" art style being chosen for the stuff pack.<ref name="Round 2">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK: ROUND TWO RESULTS|url=https://simscommunity.info/2020/01/10/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-round-two-results/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=January 10, 2020|accessdate=May 1, 2020}}</ref>
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Numerous "deep dive" blog posts were also released by EA to highlight the pack's development. On April 15, a blog post about the creation of build assets was shown.<ref name="Build Blog">{{cite web|title=BEHIND THE SCENES CONCEPT ART LOOK AT THE UPCOMING THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY STUFF PACK|url=https://simscommunity.info/2020/04/15/behind-the-scenes-concept-art-look-at-the-upcoming-the-sims-4-community-stuff-pack/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=April 15, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}</ref> On April 17, a blog post showcased the pack's new [[Create-a-Sim|CAS]] game UI, rocking chair interactions and Plopsy, a in-game online craft store.<ref name="UI Blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS TEAM REVEALS NEW FEATURES COMING WITH THE SIMS 4’S UPCOMING STUFF PACK|url=https://simscommunity.info/2020/04/17/the-sims-team-reveals-new-features-coming-with-the-sims-4s-upcoming-stuff-pack/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=April 17, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}</ref> On April 24, the concept of unlocking knittable CAS assets was shown.<ref name="Unlocking Knitting Blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK: UNLOCKING KNITTED CLOTHING|url=https://simscommunity.info/2020/04/24/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-unlocking-knitted-clothing/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=April 24, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}</ref> On May 5, a blog post surfaced that explained the pack's new radio stations, Focus and Metal.<ref name="Music"></ref> On May 12, beta images were shown of the rocking chair in progress and the details of animating sims on the chairs.<ref name="Rocking Chair blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 NIFTY KNITTING: ROCKING CHAIRS PREVIEW|url=https://simscommunity.info/2020/05/12/the-sims-4-nifty-knitting-rocking-chair-preview/|publisher=The Sims Community|date=May 12, 2020|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}</ref> On May 21, a blog post explained the Plopsy online store in detail.<ref name="Plopsy Blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK DEEP DIVE: PLOPSY!
|url=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976011/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-deep-dive-plopsy/p1?new=1|publisher=The Sims Forums|date=May 21, 2020|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> On May 29, EA released a blog detailing the pack's hair assets.<ref name="Hair Blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 NIFTY KNITTING STUFF PACK HAIRS!
|url=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976381/the-sims-4-nifty-knitting-stuff-pack-hairs|publisher=The Sims Forums|date=May 29, 2020|accessdate=May 29, 2020}}</ref> Another deep dive blog was released on June 16, and centered on explaining the knitting feature in detail.<ref name="Knitting Blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK DEEP DIVE: KNITTING!|url=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/977528/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-deep-dive-knitting/p1?new=1|publisher=The Sims Forums|date=June 16, 2020|accessdate=June 16, 2020}}</ref> On July 16, 2020, the final blog post talked about the creation process behind its CAS assets.<ref name="CAS Creation Blog">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK: THE FORBIDDEN SWEATER & CREATE-A-SIM ART|url=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/978784/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-the-forbidden-sweater-create-a-sim-art|publisher=The Sims Forums|date=July 16, 2020|accessdate=July 16, 2020}}</ref>
==New features==
The pack's main gameplay feature is its knitting system, with a knitting skill.<ref name="Rocking Chair blog"></ref> Sims are able to knit various usable objects and clothing, and then sell them on [[Plopsy]], an online craft-sharing store akin to [https://www.etsy.com/ Etsy]. Knittable clothing will appear in [[Create a Sim]] as a preview, but will be locked until a Sim in the current household knits them. Rocking chairs also make a return in this stuff pack, with different interations for various life stages, such as [[elder|elders]] being able to "reminisce".<ref name="Rocking Chair blog"></ref>
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==New additions==
'''New Objects'''
* [[Rocking chair]]s
* [[Yarn basket]]s
'''New [[Radio stations|Radio Stations]]'''
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* Metal<ref name="Music">{{cite web|title=THE SIMS 4 COMMUNITY VOTED STUFF PACK DEEP DIVE: NEW STEREO STATIONS!|url=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/975218/the-sims-4-community-voted-stuff-pack-deep-dive-new-stereo-stations/p1?new=1|publisher=The Sims|date=May 5, 2020|accessdate=May 5, 2020}}</ref>
'''New [[
* '''Lord/Lady of the Knits''' (Creativity) - ''This Sim has yarn running through his/her veins and will stop at nothing on his/her quest to craft the perfect knittable!''<ref name="Knitting Blog"/>
** ''Humble Knitter'' - Knit for 5 Hours · Start 3 Knitting Projects while [[Inspired]] · Knit on a Rocking Chair
** ''Thread Setter'' - Achieve Level 4 Knitting Skill · Knit while listening to Music · Sell a Knitted Object on Plopsy
** ''Dream Weaver'' - Complete 10 Excellent Knittables · Successfully Gift 3 Knittables · Achieve Level 6 Knitting Skill · Successfully Show Off your Knitted Sweater to another Sim
** ''Lord/Lady of the Knits'' - Donate 5 Knitted Items to Charity · Achieve Level 10 Knitting Skill · Complete 5 Legendary Knittables · Teach another Sim to Knit
*** Reward trait: '''Sacred Knitting Knowledge''' - ''Sims with this trait gain enhanced benefits to teaching other Sims how to knit. Sims are also immune to the foul magic of the Sweater Curse, and can dispel afflicted Sims from its snarly grasp. Lastly, Sims have the ability to craft unique knitted items, like a very special companion from a strange land, or The Forbidden Sweater which, honestly, is forbidden for a reason...''
'''New [[Skill]]'''
* [[Knitting]]<ref name="Rocking Chair blog"></ref>
'''Other New Features'''
* Knitting system
** Knittable clothing for [[Baby|babies]]<ref name="Knitting Blog"/>
* [[Plopsy]] - an online craft store for ''The Sims 4''
==Trivia==
* ''Nifty Knitting Stuff'' is the first stuff pack in [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series]] to include a new [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)|aspiration]].
* It is the only content pack for ''[[The Sims 4]]'' to date to include [[Create a Sim|CAS]] items for [[Baby|babies]].
==Music==
===Focus===
* Breakfast for Dinner - Phonometrics
* Briana Billups - Black Keys
* Drew Boles - Slow Run
* Gustave - Bird in a Bee House
* Stuart and Milvia - Grape Jelly
* Unicorn Hunter - After Hours
===Metal===
* High On Fire - Electric Messiah
* Melasine's Key - Zomberribe
* Myrkur - Onde Born
* Necrofortress - Forastu Mordoo
* Tablet of the Reaper - Yob Owb Dahalfords
* The Hu - The Legend Of Mother Swan
* Trivium - Bleed Into Me
==Gallery==
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|-|Images=
<gallery>
SP17_Teaser.gif|Teaser GIF before trailer release.
SP17 Promo 1.jpg
SP17 Promo 2.jpg
SP17 Promo 3.jpg
</gallery>
|-|Renders=
<gallery>
SP17 Render 1.png
</gallery>
|-|Videos=
<gallery>
The Sims™ 4 Nifty Knitting Stuff Pack Official Trailer
</gallery>
|-|Concept Art=
<gallery orientation="none">
Granny_Chic.jpg|Granny Chic Art Style
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Knitting_basket_voting_choices.jpg|Knitting basket voting options
Rocking_chair_voting_choices.jpg|Rocking chair voting options
Non-gameplay_buildbuy_voting_options.jpg|
Final_Clothing.png|The final CAS assets chosen
Final_Objects.png|The final build/buy assets chosen
Icon_Choices.jpg|Icon voting options
SP17_Onesies.png|Knittable onesie options for [[baby|babies]]
Forbidden Sweater Concept Art.jpg|"The Forbidden Sweater" concept art
</gallery>
|-|Beta Screenshots=
<gallery orientation="none">
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Rocking_Chair_Beta_1.gif|[[June Kay]] displaying beta rocking chair animation
Rocking_Chair_Beta_2.gif|A toddler displaying beta rocking chair animation
Beta Knitting.gif|A Sim knitting with two cats playing with a knitting basket
Xqkfzcus0ryc.png|One of the pack's masculine hairstyles
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Xv1dhr8ltfld.png|One of the pack's unisex hairstyles
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Uvy8c0a35cfc.png|One of the pack's feminine hairstyles
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N4sokc1i8jn5.png|One of the pack's feminine hairstyles
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</gallery>
</tabber>
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==References==
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