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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect excuse to send cheesy messages and punny cards to your loved ones and favorite crafty friends. Luckily, we have 6 adorable eValentines to choose from – all of which show off your fiber flair!
Read more »I think Valentine’s Day is fun for a lot of reasons. I love the colors: red and pink and white are bright and graphic (I like to sneak orange in there, too, where I can). I like that it comes in the deepest part of winter, when you need a pick-me-up of some kind. I love that it’s a holiday everyone can celebrate and not because everyone has a partner, but because surely everyone can find someone in their life to show appreciation and love toward, right? So this Valentine’s Day, why not knit up a quick accessory for a special person in your life? Our Big Cozy Yarn makes it so fast and fun, and with these free patterns, you’ll want to make one for yourself, too!
What could be more perfect for Valentine’s Day than our V-stitch Bulky Cowl?
Read more »Remember when you were a new knitter or crocheter? What were some of the big mistakes you made? In this podcast, we explore what it means to be new to the craft. Alexis, Knit Picks Photography Assistant and new-ish knitter, takes advice from listeners. Debbie Stoller, author of the incredibly popular “Stitch ‘N Bitch” series, tells us about how she discovered knitting, and how she’s inspired countless other people to take it up. Three podcast listeners also tell us about their experiences.
Whether you’re a new knitter, or recall your new knitting days fondly, you’ll find something in this episode to which you’re sure to relate.
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Would you like the kids in your child’s class to receive a super special treat this Valentine’s Day? Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your kids this Saturday? Do you want to incorporate some fiber fun into your Valentine’s Day, no matter what age you are? Here’s a cute and super simple craft that can be done with kids or for kids, or by kids of all ages:)! Since it involves needles, this felting project is suitable for the slightly older child, and supervision is essential. These needle felted hearts are easy to make, adorable to wear or give, and are sure to make your Valentine smile.
To make this project, you’ll need:
Read more »Valentine’s Day is coming up and to celebrate, we thought it would be fun to look back through the knitting archives for famous instances of fiber affection. Here are a few of our favorite finds that show off knitting through the decades from our Knitted Romance Pinterest board!
Frank Sinatra with Jane Powell
Read more »Can you believe that January has already come and gone? We are so excited for another cozy month of knitting – especially because February 19th kicks off the year of the sheep! And to celebrate, we’re showing off some adorable sheepy goodness for our February Desktop Calendar. You can find even more of these sheep on our exclusive set of 6 cards – perfect for keeping in touch with crafty pen pals!
To get the free calendar background of your choosing (for smart phones, tablets and desktop computers), simply click the applicable device icon below. Enjoy!
