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by Alison on October 27, 2016
Oversized knit and crochet projects are showing up everywhere lately – huge arm-knitted blankets, chunky ottomans, garter stitch pillows, you name it. I absolutely love the dramatic impact of these home décor accessories, but I absolutely do not love the usual price tag associated with extra-heavy supersized projects. I have also tried to make some of the jumbo-gauge projects I’ve seen on Ravelry using multiple strands of worsted weight or bulky weight yarn, but the look isn’t quite the same as those gorgeous pictures I see on Pinterest. |
Category Archives: New Products
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by Emily G on October 13, 2016
Everybody, I'm more excited than a kid on Christmas morning to introduce you to our newest yarn line. It's a yarn I have wanted us to carry for ages, because the softness, lightness, and warmth are just incredible. |
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by Holly K on September 22, 2016
Podcast 256 has something for everybody! We hear from Knit Picks' own Alison Backus about our new collection, "Knits for Everybody", with basic patterns you'll go back to again and again. The sweater pattern from this book is designed by Katy Banks, who talks on this podcast about her design process, and left handed knitting a whole different way. We'll also talk to Vera Brosgol, author and illustrator of the new children's picture book, "Leave Me Alone", (pictured above) about drawing, knitting, and being left alone to do it all. 3 easy ways to listen... |
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by Hannah on September 7, 2016
Our new Knits for Everybody pattern collection is our answer to any knitter's age-old quest for basic patterns that fit virtually everyone on their knitting list. No more scouring the internet or your library of books, this pattern collection has everything you need to knit simple hats, mittens, socks, slipper and pullover sweaters in both fingering and worsted weight yarns from newborn to men's XXL sizes. Pretty stellar, huh? Read on for more pictures and descriptions of each pattern! |
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by Hannah on August 10, 2016
Dorothy was definitely imagining a room full of cozy blankets, plush pillows, and sweet knit home decor when she clicked her ruby shoes together and whispered "There's no place like home!" Decorate your abode with our new No Place Like Home collection, the patterns divided into three distinct styles: Farmhouse Flair, Southwest Style and Lodge Living. There's something for every aesthetic and skill level in this sure-to-be-classic collection. |
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by Stacey on June 16, 2016
Boy, do we have a treat for you! Check out breathtaking our new silk laceweight yarn Luminance. This absolutely stunning yarn is our most luxurious yarn to date - it's 100% silk - and the colors are just so deep and gorgeous. |
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by Emily G on June 9, 2016
You may have noticed that our catalog got little makeover a few months ago. As soon as we started planning the new look, we realized that having a complementary book of all of our current yarns would be a great idea, since they're no longer included in the catalog. So as our graphic designer, I was in charge of putting it together. With hundreds of items, it was a lot of information to wrangle into a beautiful, cohesive package. I wanted to be sure that it was easy to use and that all of the photos were color-corrected so they'd be as accurate as possible for those consulting the yarn guide for color reference. I know how important that is for any knitter or crocheter, especially for projects with multiple colors, like Fair Isle. In fact, Knit Picks staff has used the yarn guide ourselves in several collection planning meetings for that very reason. |
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by Hannah on May 24, 2016
Did you know we have some pretty great kits on our site? Ranging from technique-based tools to simply adorable accessories, we have a kit for just about every crafty moment that might arise. Take a peek at some of our brand new kits to see if there's something that you just have to have! |
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by Holly K on April 12, 2016
Do you ever find yourself wanting more information about a Knit Picks product? We do product reviews and demonstrations for many of the items we carry, and they're available for you on our site, anytime you need them. Whether it's a new yarn, a tool, or a bag, it's sometimes fun to know as much as you can about something before you order it. I like to watch the yarn reviews because there's lots of suggestions as to what certain yarns are good for, as well as what they're not! I don't always follow the rules, but I've learned a lot about fiber blends, and how some are good for items like socks, for instance, while others not so much. |
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by Jenny K on March 23, 2016
New yarn launch days are my favorite: it's when we get to finally share all of the wonderfully new yarn love that we've been secretly swooning over for the past few months. And this yarn is no exception, Paragon is a sport weight yarn and it's the holy trinity of yarn for me - it has a little bit of everything that I love in a yarn. First - it's got 50% Mmmmerino, which adds that distinctive bounce and squish that I can't get enough of in a yarn. Secondly - there's 25% Baby Alpaca, which adds a softness and an extra dose of warmth. And the last 25% of Paragon is made up of luxurious silk, which is what adds that incredible sheen. |
