Monthly Archives: November 2016

Give the Gift of Knitting & Crocheting

Among the greatest blessings in my life (along with pre-cooked sausages and Amazon Prime), I count knitting and crocheting at the very top. The joy, fulfillment and unwinding (pun intended) they have brought into my life are beyond measure. Though my crafting journey has been marked with many tears (I still get PTSD when I drop a stitch), I am eternally grateful to my patient coworkers for starting me on this lifelong adventure.

My very first crochet project was a cowl in our super soft Billow cotton yarn. Despite the shockingly uneven stitches, I don’t think there was a prouder gal that cold winter day of 2012.

Learning to crochet with KnitPicks.com

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Thanksgiving Chill Zone

sure I spend some serious time with my needles, surrounded by my family, making pretty things. If you haven’t already planned something crafty to do over the long holiday weekend, let us help you! We’ve put together a weekend’s worth of knit and crochet projects, must-watch movies to get you in the holiday spirit, and the perfect snacks and drinks to enjoy. Join us in the Knit Picks Thanksgiving Chill Zone!

For family movie night

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To make: Zick Zack Scarf (pattern on Ravelry) with our NEW Chroma Twist yarn.
To eat: Melon & Prosciutto Skewers
To drink: Cranberry Moscow Mule
To watch: Home Alone
(Scarf photo courtesy of Ravelry user KimberlyGKnits)

For your lazy Sunday afternoon

socks

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15% off Knit Picks Exclusive Merchandise!

15% Off Knit Picks exclusive merchandise at  www.knitpicks.com

The Big Sale is still going, and it’s a great time to take advantage of our special deals on our exclusive tools and cases. Right now, we’re offering 15% off Knit Picks exclusive merchandise. Save on an a selected assortment of accessories, and there’s sure to be something perfect for your craft room or as a gift this holiday season.

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New Felici colors are here!

{frolic!}
Felici is Back

New Felici Colors Winter 2017 www.knitpicks.com Top Row: Toucan, Pinata, Unicorn, Jamboree, Slumber Party. Bottom Row: Beyond the Wall (returning), Chickadee, Soft Serve, Limeade, Saltwater Taffy[/caption]

Felici lovers, rejoice! Your favorite self-striping sock yarn is BACK with 9 new colors, and 4 returning favorites. There is something for everyone in this winter’s limited release of colors, including plenty of bright color combinations (your faves), plus several muted colorways well as a couple of the more masculine colors you asked for. We are pretty excited about this selection of NEW Felici colors, and we think you will be as well.

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