Category Archives: gift knitting

KNit Picks comfort knit pet blanket
Charity Knitting & Crocheting Roundup

For most of us, there comes a time when we may experience a lull in our project queue, or perhaps a lapse in inspiration. It’s times like these that one may ask themselves, “Who can I knit/crochet for? What can I make?” We’ve included here a list of several amazing charity organizations that would be more than happy to be on the receiving end of your creative efforts, who work to warm the hearts and bodies of those in need.  

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Knit Picks Red & Pink yarn Sale
Red and Pink Yarn Sale

It’s the Red and Pink Yarn Sale, arriving just in time for you to be our Valentine. We have over 200 rosy, blushing yarns at up to 30% off! With these gorgeous yarns at such low prices, this is the perfect opportunity to show someone special (or yourself!) just how much you care. To that end, I’ve curated a few of my favorite knitting and crochet patterns to share with you that highlight these cheerful colors. Keep an eye out for pieces that come together quickly. They’re a great choice for crafting a gift before the 14th!

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Knitted hat and socks with squirrel stuffed animal
Baby Shower Rewind!

Baby Aria will be here in 3 short weeks! Here is a recap of our Baby Shower and a few highly recommended handmade gifts for an expecting mother-to-be. In just 3 short weeks baby Aria will be making her way into this world! Here are a few of our favorite hand made gifts that we were showered with this past week.

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Free Holiday Gift Tags

You've finished making all your presents (go you!) and now it's time to put the finishing touches on your handmade masterpieces. In the spirit of one-of-a-kind gifts, we've made several unique, fiber-focused gift tags to garnish your gift. These free holiday gift tags will just the right amount of cheer & love for your gifts this year. Just download the pdf, print the tags out on a 8.5" x 11" paper - we recommend card stock if you can get it - cut them out & attach with some pretty ribbon!

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Free 2 Day Shipping!

Have some last minute crafty people been added to your Christmas list? Or maybe with all the holiday hustle & bustle it’s simply a matter of treating yourself. Don’t fret - there’s still time yet to place your orders for the holiday. We’re offering free 2-day shipping for orders over $75*! Place your order before December 20th at 11:59pm PST and use the promo code FREE2DAY17 to receive free 2 day shipping to get your holiday goodies in time.

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Ready to Wrap

The staff at Knit Picks loves the holidays because we get to share all our crafty expertise with friends and family from baking treats to knitting with steeks. We also know that ambition can get the best of us, therefore, this year we designed for our gift giving-loving customers a menagerie of Ready to Wrap Gifts!

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Last Day for Monthly Yarn Sale – Capra & Capretta

As the month comes to a close so does our monthly yarn sale on Capra and Capretta. You still have one more day to add these warm delicious yarns to your stash at 20% off. And with winter rolling over the Northern hemisphere what better way to spend the dark cool days than working up a cozy project in a blends of merino and cashmere. Here are some more ideas to consider if you have already stocked up.

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12 Weeks of Gifting – Cabled Cozies

It's Week 8 of our 12 Weeks of Gifting! Keep your cocoa nice & hot while the winter winds howl with some knitted goodness - or dress up a bottle of wine for a festive hostess gift with our free Cabled Cozies pattern!

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