About our Luxe Yarns
by Knit Picks Staff on September 20, 2019
Podcast 306: Form, Function, and Faux-Fur
by Knit Picks Podcast on September 13, 2019
We recently calculated how many pattern collections we’ve published and were SHOCKED to discover that we’ve done over 130 books since we started this program. Each collection has come together after months of planning, designing, and knitting. Every time we get a new sample in the office or do a new call for submissions, we get excited about all the possibilities!
To celebrate our new Gansey collection: Form …
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Tutorial: 1-over-1 Cables (or “Twists”) without a Cable Needle
by Lee Meredith on September 11, 2019
Mini-cables with only 1 stitch crossing over 1 stitch are often called twisted stitches (or right twist / left twist, abbreviated RT / LT), and are VERY easy to complete without a cable needle! These twists are also sometimes referred to as mock cables.
September News: Colorwork, Ganseys, Faux-Fur, and more!
by Kate M on September 4, 2019
Even though fall is just around the corner, we’re more than a little excited to debut an abundance of new colors of some of our favorite cotton yarns for all of you cool cotton lovers. We’re also ecstatic to introduce our first-ever faux-fur yarn, Fable Fur! It’s an ultra-plush premium acrylic yarn that is destined to add an extra-touch of softness to your cold-weather knits. The cozy possibilities are practically endless!
Given that the temps are about to start dropping …
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Free Downloadable September Calendar
by Morgan B on September 1, 2019
To help get you into the it’s-almost-Fall-omg spirit, we’ve got new wallpapers!
Staff Projects: Hats for Days
by Knit Picks Staff on August 30, 2019
Warning: if you are anti-sneak peeks, then do NOT read this blog post until 9/4/19. If you DO love getting the yarny deets before anyone else, then read on!
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Podcast 305: Perfect Pairs
by Kate M on August 23, 2019
It’s time to celebrate our favorite season-less knit, SOCKS! The perfect portable project, we always have a pair on our needles between larger projects. There’s really nothing better than a pair of hand knit socks for gifting OR wearing.
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Choosing The Right Cotton Yarn For Your Projects
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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Tutorial: Triple-Stranding from One Yarn Ball
by Lee Meredith on August 16, 2019
This is a very easy technique I’ve used oh-so-many times over the years, being a lover of heavier yarn weights. It’s perfect for using lace weight yarn to make anything that isn’t lace, or using sock yarn in place of an aran or bulky weight. I’ve even used this technique with worsted and aran weight yarn to get super-bulky weights!
Podcast 304: Sweaters, sweaters, sweaters!
by Kate M on August 9, 2019
This episode is all about the mysteries and intricacies of sweater knitting! First, we’ve launched a brand new, wonderfully tweedy sweater pattern collection, Everyday Rustic. Stacey and Lee share their favorite patterns as well as a little behind the scenes peek into making this collection.
To go along with our sweater theme, Stacey and Hannah pop into the studio to answer some of YOUR questions …
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