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by Stacey on October 10, 2011
And you know what that means? Crisp cool weather, pretty falling leaves, hot apple cider....and Halloween! Our IDP designers have some great patterns to get you in the mood. For example: That's Natty Knit's Pumpkin Head - super cute & super quick - I made one last year in just a couple of hours! |
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by Stacey on October 10, 2011
Or where I show just how geeky I am. Earlier this year I, like many other people, became obsessed with Game of Thrones on HBO. George R. R. Martin's series A Song of Ice & Fire was on my to read list for many years but I'm rather ashamed I never picked them up until after the first episode of the TV series (I had to know what happened next!). And I quickly became just as obsessed with the books - I've now been working my way through the audio books - they are great to listen to when kntiting! So when this pattern popped up on Ravelry recently, I had to make them: |
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by Kelley on October 3, 2011
I am rarely not wearing a scarf. If the weather is chilly, it will be a warm, handknit beauty. If the weather is warm, it will be chiffon, silk or even cotton. Oftentimes something I've found at World Market or Anthropologie. I only have a couple of scarves from Anthropologie because they are a bit spendy. But, I find that I wear those scarves a lot. Scarves have been my signature style for as long as I can remember. I think it has something to do with my being so Irish - read "pale". I've never been fond of the large expanse of pasty white from my forehead down to whatever top I am wearing. I also appreciate how easily a scarf can pull an outfit together. And, expand my wardrobe when I'm traveling. |
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by Stacey on September 26, 2011
Last weekend was the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival - a big favorite of those here at the office. While Oregon has a lot of fibery festivals, OFFF is one of the largest. Lots of yarn & fiber vendors and a lot of fun to be had. And Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous day, so it was the perfect thing to do. My mom even came up from Eugene to go with me, so it was extra fun! To the shock & horror of many of my coworkers, I don't spin and my yarn budget is maxed out this year from all the festivals & yarn shops I went to this summer so my main interest was looking at all the animals! It's my favorite thing about OFFF. I wish I had the means to have them, but I'm afraid my little house would not support something like an alpaca, :) |
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by Jenny K on September 21, 2011
Last week, we posted about the book signing event for My Grandmother's Knitting that was being put on by Andersen Fiber Works in Gresham, Oregon. A bunch of us from Knit Picks were able to attend the event and it was such a wonderful evening! Not only did I get to visit a new yarn store, but I also got a chance to hang out with other knitters and see Jen who does the Hanks in the Hood batts for Knit Picks. For me, the evening started off by wondering around and admiring all of the yarn and fiber. Then, we moved upstairs to see Larissa Brown, Chrissy Gardiner, Leigh Radford, Joan McGowan Micheal, and Stevanie Pico for the book signing of My Grandmother's Knitting. Kelley (and Xena), Alison, Hannah and myself found a cozy spot to settle in and work on a bit of knitting as the karaoke was getting started. |
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by Kelley on September 19, 2011
I've always admired inspiration boards. I've even tried a few myself. But, I never seemed to make them "inspirational" as opposed to messy. Then Matt's wife told me about Pinterest. This photo is from my "Knitting Inspiration" board. I have made several boards. Some help me gather my thoughts, some organize my thoughts and others just make my head spin with possibilities. |
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by Jenny K on September 15, 2011
For anyone that lives in or around Portland, Oregon - we all know how lucky we are to be in the middle of such a crafty city! And here is just one more example - Andersen Fiber Works is holding a book signing party for My Grandmother's Knitting tomorrow evening! Not only will Larissa Brown, Chrissy Gardiner, Leigh Radford, Joan McGowan Micheal, and Stevanie Pico be there, but there will also be snacks and karaoke! Could it get any better? |
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by Jenny K on September 14, 2011
This morning, the Knit Picks office has been buzzing with excitement over all of the new yarns, colors, and kits that just launched on the website this morning! And I have to say - one of the most delightful new yarns is Sugarbunny, our very first yarn in the Special Reserve line! This 80/20 blend of merino and angora is the perfect little yarn treat, I can assure you that this makes for the ultimate knitting indulgance. Super soft with a beautiful halo, I think something like a cowl, or anything worn next to your skin, would be best for this special yarn. Just remember, Special Reserve means that the yarn is a one time deal and once it's gone, it won't be back. Check out our video yarn review to hear all about what Kelley loves most about Sugarbunny! |
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by Jenny K on September 8, 2011
I have to admit that I am a sucker for anything that shimmers and shines - everything from nailpolish to shoes, and yes, yarn too! This is exactly why I could not wait to see our newest yarn, Stroll Glimmer, which shimmers and shines and looks simply stunning. When the box of samples finally arrived at the office, everyone rushed over to look through the colors and to see the pretty sparkles in person. |
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by Kelley on September 8, 2011
I invested in a pair of Frye Boots that I have been able to wear quite a lot this "summer" thanks to our unusually chilly weather. I love these boots! I want to wear them every day! I was even inspired to finally shorten a blue jean skirt I have had for years but kept wearing too long. When I wore my boots with my shortened skirt a couple of weeks ago, I decided that I needed boot toppers. |
