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by Knit Picks Podcast on February 1, 2023
Our Winter Break started earlier than we planned, but we’re back in the recording studio with the latest episode of the Knit Picks Podcast! Our hosts Stacey and Lee talk about their personal knitting projects they worked on over the break as well as all of the gorgeous pattern collections that came out since our last episode. Plus, Stacey and Lee talk about the new Upcycle we brought in for the Big Sale, Fall 2022 Felici, and new yarn colors. Then we give some hints on what’s coming in 2023! 00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast 00:25 November’s Big Sale started our Winter Break earlier than planned, but we’re back! 02:47 Lee and Stacey have been knitting up a storm and discuss their ... |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Knit Picks Staff on December 31, 2022
Our best free knitting patterns are a nice mix of socks, sweaters, hats, cowls, and blankets, and there are toys and more accessories too! These free patterns feature brioche, texture, lace, and cables and include beginner-friendly patterns as well as more challenging handknits. We regularly release new free knitting patterns, so the most popular free pattern on Knit Picks is constantly changing. Strata Cowl by Megan Gonzalez, knit in Swish DKHistory can be traced through layer upon layer of geological strata, and these layered stripes of sedimentary rock have formed ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on December 30, 2022
Quick and cozy, handknit cowl patterns are both fun to knit and to wear. There are just as many styles to make as there are techniques to choose from for when picking your knitting pattern – lace, cables, and textured stitch patterns can decorate double-loop cowls, single-loop cowls, infinity loops, circular scarves, neckerchiefs, or hoods. Check out our most popular cowl knitting patterns! Deilen Hood by Christina Wareham-Norfolk, knit in Wool of the Andes TweedThe bold cable design on this stylish yet practical hooded cowl picks up the shape of leaves and entwining branches. The cables are simple on ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on December 29, 2022
Blanket knitting patterns can range from relaxingly simple to wonderfully complex, and you’ll find a mix of both in our list of our best blanket knitting patterns! Modular blankets (aka blankets knit in smaller pieces that are seamed together) keep a bigger project portable, and blankets knit from end to end require no extra organization, so it’s easy to see why both are popular. Stripes, textures, cables, and stranded colorwork blanket patterns all can be found here. Hue Shift Afghan by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence, knit in Brava Sport or Mighty Stitch WorstedMade with simple garter stitch mitered squares and finished off with a darker border, ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on December 28, 2022
Handknit socks are the ultimate portable project, and we’ve gathered up some of our best sock knitting patterns to help you find your next pair to cast on! The classic fingering weight sock is well represented here, with patterns featuring cables, color blocking, fair isle, stranded colorwork, argyle, and lace, and we’ve also got heavier yarn weights used to create handknit house socks! Jive Socks by Katie Noseworthy, knit in HawthorneThese socks were made for swinging! Inspired by the rambunctious sounds of jazz, the Jive socks have been specially designed with the wildest of variegated yarns in mind—breaking up colors but showing them off ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on December 27, 2022
Handknit hats are the perfect project for anyone from beginner knitters to experienced. Everyone loves a hat knitting pattern! They’re quick, fun knits, on top of being wonderfully portable projects to take to knitting groups. Whether you love cables, fair isle, or lace – beanies, caps, toques, or slouches – we have hat patterns for all tastes and styles. Andean Chullo Hat by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence, knit in PaletteAndean knitting is known for its brightly-colored stranded designs. Geometric patterns as well as depictions of common things, like farm animals, are the main motifs seen in this region. Knitting and textile creation are as ubiquitous in Andean ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on December 26, 2022
Discover the best sweater knitting patterns! These knit patterns were our most popular long sleeve pullovers, cozy jumpers, cardigans, short sleeve sweaters, and tees. A wonderful mix of old favorites and new handknit garment designs featuring everything from bulky yarns to fingering weight yarns – we guarantee you’ll find your next knitting project here! Dara by Ksenia Naidyon, knit in Wool of the Andes TweedWe’re stretching our sweater definition here, because this poncho knitting pattern was the most popular garment! The inspiration for this piece was drawn from the ancient ... |
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by Knit Picks on November 25, 2022
Need help finding the perfect Christmas gift for a knitter, or are you a knitter that needs to send some hints on what you’d love to receive as a present? We’ve put together a Knitter’s Gift Guide, loaded up with knitting kits, tool sets, and products designed to put a smile on any crafter’s face. |
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by Andi Satterlund on April 5, 2022
Find the perfect pattern for your bold, bright yarns in our latest pattern collection, Electric Slide: Colorful Socks! All patterns are now available individually as downloads, or get the full collection as an e-book. Print is coming soon, on April 28th, 2022. |
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by Andi Satterlund on February 24, 2022
For an extra bit of Spring knitting inspiration, flip through our look book for our latest knitting pattern collection Breezy: Carefree Cotton Knits! All patterns are now available individually as downloads, or get the full collection as an e-book. Print is coming soon, on March 23rd, 2022. |
