Behind the Scenes of Artful Arches

When you work here at Knit Picks, you never know when you’ll be called upon to model, or what. One day it might be mittens, another day a glorious shawl – or most recently, socks! Here’s a peek at behind the scenes photography of Artful Arches, our new sock pattern collection.

How do we get to these beautiful, final photos? As skilled as our photography team is, this magic doesn’t just happen!
Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from Knit Picks.com

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

Behind the scenes: introducing Sock Pilates, a new and cozy form of exercise that builds your core AND keeps your feet toasty warm!

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

A warning, however. This new and exciting form of exercise requires advanced balancing skills, as well as being open to sharing your personal physical space with your co workers.

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

We look a little bit like an Oreo here. On the left and right: brokenness and apathy. In the middle, all giggles and fun!

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

The still life shots take quite a bit of finagling, as well. You start with these shots …

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.comArtful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.comArtful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

… and end with this glory!

Artful Arches Sock Pattern Collection from KnitPicks.com

We all had a lot of fun modeling the socks, and hope you are enjoying knitting them! What is your favorite pattern from the collection?


4 comments

  1. Andrea / June 5, 2017

    Socks. I love socks just trying them and I want all the colors.
    Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Valerie / June 5, 2017

    Hiya! Love the sick patterns and the colors are to dye for. But I must say I am feeling a little discrimination. Where are the crochet sock patterns😜

  3. Audrey Homan / June 5, 2017

    This is adorable! I really enjoyed seeing how your staff pulls together for these shoots. Thank you.

  4. KatherineR / June 5, 2017

    Thanks for the fun look behind the scenes! Hope the models got to keep the samples! LOL.