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by Stacey on December 12, 2019
We have added an exciting new member to the Dishie family – Dishie Twist! We used our original cheerful Dishie solid colors mixed with White to create our spin on baker’s twine. The result is the perfect yarn to give your kitchen a classic vibe, either knit or crocheted on it’s own, or mixed with the coordinating solid color. It’s a fun yarn to play with, and we immediately had to knit our eternally popular Dish Towel Set pattern in it! We love the retro vibe to this version, and this set ... |
Category Archives: Yarn
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by Kate M on December 5, 2019
Just in time for last minute gifts and color coordinated knits, meet our newest cotton family member, Dishie Twist! |
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by Stacey on November 12, 2019
Our beloved dishcloth cotton has gotten a color update! We've got great new colors in both solid Dishie and Dishie Multi, and we thought the perfect way to show them off was in our ongoing Free Dishcloth Pattern series. (P.S. Did we mention Dishie is also on sale for the month of November?) |
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by Knit Picks Staff on November 4, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Big Sale time! Save up to 60% on over 1200 yarns, up to 30% on tools, 50% on eBooks, and of course, it wouldn’t be the Big Sale without the FREE STUFF! |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on October 14, 2019
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by Knit Picks Staff on September 20, 2019
“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” Coco Chanel |
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by Stacey on August 20, 2019
This time of year, cotton and cotton blends are often the go-to yarn of choice for many knitters - knitting or crocheting a lap full of wool in warm weather is not pleasant! However, swapping out a cotton yarn for wool isn't as simple as it sounds. Cotton yarns have unique characteristics and properties that make it perfect for some, but not all, projects. I've put together some info and a list of of what kind of projects we recommend for our plant-based rockstars. |
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by Kate M on July 31, 2019
Wool—one of nature’s most versatile fibers. Naturally sourced from mammals such as sheep or goats, wool is a protein fiber known for its uncanny ability to withstand a great deal of use. Among its laundry list of beneficial attributes, wool boasts antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, while remaining breathable, insulating, cooling, and also water resistant. It’s no wonder we love wool fibers for both garment and home décor projects! The Science of Softness If you’ve ever shopped for wool, then you may be familiar with the term Micron Count. What is Micron Count? It’s the scientific method of measuring the fineness of various fleeces based on the diameter of their individual fibers (micron is short for micrometer). In a nutshell—the lower the ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on July 26, 2019
After eight years of making our very own pattern collections, we’ve finally created a Best of Knit Picks pattern collection! Our very favorite garment patterns from our archive are now together in one amazing (and enormous) book. Colorwork, cables, tweed and a few luxury yarns shine in these newly standardized and updated patterns. Lee and Stacey who work together to bring you all of our pattern collections sit down to share some behind the scenes insight into their favorite patterns and the logistics of producing our very first Best Of collection. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 24, 2019
We know this post is called "July News," but it's almost August, which means it's basically September ... and gosh, that means it's pretty much time for the holidays, isn't it?! (So many handcrafted gifts to plan. So. Many. Gifts.) But before we get TOO far ahead of ourselves, let's back it up to the end of July: we have so much great news for you! |
