Monthly Archives: May 2015

IDP Pattern Round-Up: Hats!

I am a hat fiend – I constantly have a hat on my needles or hook, no matter the weather. And with it getting warmer out, hats are a perfect project – small, portable and quick – and when the cooler weather comes along, you’ll be all set with keeping your noggin warm! We’ve had some really fun new IDP hat patterns recently and I thought I’d highlight a few.

First of all, I immediately cast on Stana Sortor‘s newest pattern, Bicycle Hat.

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Get a free ball of Chroma!

Give your yarn stash some love with a free ball of Chroma*, our favorite shade-shifting yarn! Available in both fingering and worsted weight yarn, you can create stunning colorful projects with minimal effort – the yarn does the hard part for you! The colors move gently through a single ply, creating subtly blended and shaded sections.

Wanna know how to get in on this colorful deal? First -do a bit of shopping ($25+), then add your favorite color of Chroma to the shopping cart and then enter CHROMA at checkout! It’s that easy and the one ball of Chroma is yours, for free!

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Toy Extras: Blankets for Baby Animals

This week we’re continuing our series called “Toy Extras”, where we offer up free patterns on our site to complement the patterns in “Cute, Cuter, Cutest: Toys to Love in 3 Sizes“. This week is a quick one: Why not knit or crochet some dishcloths, as the perfect blankets for the smaller sized stuffed friends?

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Here we’ve made some of our favorites from 52 Weeks of Dishcloths: A Knit Picks Kitchen Spectacular, but you could just find your favorite dishcloths (both knit and crochet) in our free patterns section, and tuck in your “lovey” for a cozy night’s sleep. Liza, the smallest size knitted raccoon, is loving her comfortable bed.

For more toy extras, check out A Sweater for Dolly and Snacks for Hungry Sloths

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Stuff We Love: Amour Crochet Hook Set

When I first started on my crochet journey, I soon discovered that the metal hooks most crocheters I know use hurt my hands a lot. Even though I thought I crocheted faster with the metal hooks, I switched to a set of wood hooks and my hands were happy. However, one day I had a sudden inspiration for a new pattern while in the KP office and could only find our set of Amour Crochet Hook Set to use. So I grabbed them…and my crocheting life changed.

Amour Crochet Hook Gift Set

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New Tool Sets!

Did you know that we bundle our favorite tools together and have them available for a discount?! From sock knitting kits to tools perfect for trying an entirely new craft, we have you covered. I’ve picked three of my favorite tool sets from the most recent additions to give you a little preview of what we have in the Tool Set section on our site!

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Premium Sock Knitting Kit

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9 Things We’re Loving for May

In addition to warmer weather and sunshine-filled days, there are lots of things that we’re loving for May! First up – bright prints. Second – pops of coral with teal. Third – statement making accessories.

Check out our must-have list for May and discover something new that you’re sure to love as well!
knit picks may style guide

1. Huckle Wrap Pattern $4.99» 2. Palette Yarn (shown in Rose Hip) $3.49/50g» 3. Italia Shopper $15.00» 4. Caspian Interchangeable Needle Set $50.39 $55.99» 5. Arrowhead Hat Pattern $4.99» 6. Wool of the Andes Sport (shown in Marina) $2.15/50g $2.69/50g» 7. Namaste Double Wide Circular Case $40.00» 8. Soak Wash $12.80 $16.00» 9. Caspian Crochet Hook Set $34.99»

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