Category Archives: gift knitting

Quick Holiday Gifts

We're coming down to the wire when it comes to holiday gifts - Christmas is only 2 weeks away! So, if you're like me, and scrambling to think of some last minute gifts for those on your list, I have a few suggestions for you, both big and small.

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Knit Picks Felted Bowls
12 Weeks of Gifting: Felted Bowls

We’re over halfway through our 12 Weeks of Gifting series, and from here on out the patterns will be requiring less and less time to complete (in theory).  As a person who is constantly striving to contain every aspect of her life in an organized fashion, I find that I can never have enough baskets, bowls, boxes, etc. This quaint trio of coordinating bowls makes the perfect storage solution for the many bibs & bobs we crafters tend to collect! The Felted Bowls are knit in our beloved Wool of the Andes yarns (which offers 100 different colors to choose from), many variations of these felted bowls can be made. There are three sizes, all of ...

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Podcast 287 – Checking Your List: Holiday and Gift Knitting

The collision of the knitting and gifting seasons is a blessing or a curse, an oppression or an opportunity, all depending on your preparation. Listen along as we share our favorite tips and tricks for gifting knits to everyone on your list! Need some inspiration? Our brand new Twice as Nice holiday pattern collection is out and we compare our favorite, versatile patterns.

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Knit Picks Winter Pillow
12 Weeks of Gifting: Winter Pillow

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck   It’s week 4 of our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting series!  This week’s freebie pattern is the Winter Pillow, a classic two color design that makes for a great introduction to stranded colorwork. Customize with your favorite festive shades (blue & silver, green & white, red & gold?), or make different versions for each season. Knit in Mighty Stitch Worsted (on sale for 20% off right now!) which makes this a gift that is easy on the gift knitting budget. Check back ...

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Twice As Nice!

The situation: the holidays are fast approaching and it's time to get those needles and hooks busy on holiday decorating projects - whether for yourself or for gifts. But you don't want to make the exact same thing over & over again! Our solution: 1 pattern, two projects with our Twice As Nice collection!

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Flaunt Pattern Collection | Knit Picks
Podcast 285: Bold, Beautiful & Bulky Yarns

Not just for beginners, bulky yarns hold a treasured place in our stashes. They're the first hanks we reach for as the seasons shift to cool nights and cozy mornings. Quick chunky cowls are the perfect fall accessory for yourself or the ideal last minute gift. The holidays are right around the corner and it's never too early to get started!

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Knit Picks Mighty Stitch yarns
20% off Mighty Stitch Yarns!

It’s October, and that means we are in peak knitting & crocheting season. With the holidays right around the corner, what better way to get in the spirit than with quick + fun projects that are easy to care for and perfect for gifting? Queue the October monthly yarn sale: 20% off all Mighty Stitch yarns!

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Alpaca Cloud Yarn
Monthly Yarn Sale: Alpaca Cloud

Autumn is my absolute favorite season and it’s so close I can almost hear the leaves crinkling underfoot! Without fail this is the time of year that my needles start to work a little harder, preparing for the chilly months ahead. If you’re like me, then this is the perfect time for our monthly yarn sale to feature Alpaca Cloud! The warmth and airy softness of alpaca fibers makes them one of the best for light, cozy fall accessories. Holding the yarn double will also let you make heavier-duty accessories that can even tame the chill of winter. At only $5.38/50g hank, this month’s yarn sale will help you wrap yourself in warmth and the super-soft plushness of baby alpaca fibers! Here are a few of my ...

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Hillary holding two Mini Kitty Poufs
Our Staff Projects!

Hello to our extremely lovely and fabulous Knit Picks blog readers out there!  I’m extra excited about today’s post, because I get to show you some of the staff projects that each of us are working on right now in our free time.  We want to inspire you to create, and there’s no better conduit to that enthusiasm than sharing our own.  I hope this opportunity to hear about our what’s on our needles helps you get excited about a project you’ve wanted to start on.  The knitting community is our biggest source of inspiration, so we’d love to return that inspiration back to you!   Hillary “I have been wanting to make the Mini Kitty Pouf  as soon as I saw it! It is ...

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Introducing MoMo Merino and Alux yarns!
New Yarn Lines – MoMo Merino and Alux!

Today I’m really excited to introduce our two newest yarn lines: MoMo Merino and Alux!   MoMo Merino has the distinction of being the biggest yarn in the history of Knit Picks! MoMo is pre-knit into a tube and then filled with lofty Merino roving. This creates a super soft Superwash Merino yarn that is perfect for arm knitting!  With each stitch measuring an inch or more, and with 5 cute colors, MoMo can help you craft gorgeous, unique accessories in mere minutes. We also offer a free MoMo Merino Cowl pattern, written by our very own Stacey to inspire you ...

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