Free Dishcloth Pattern – Vadstena
by Stacey on December 31, 2015
Well, this is it – our last 52 Weeks of Dishcloth pattern! Check out the very fun Vadstena Dishcloth by Allyson Dykhuizen.
Monthly Archives: December 2015
5 Great Free eBooks for 2015
by Holly K on December 30, 2015
One of my favorite things to see coming through the office, this past year, has been our selection of great, free ebooks. Packed with useful, charming, hilarious patterns, they get me excited to cast on as soon as one comes out. Just in case you missed them this past year, here’s a recap of our top 5!
A Very Danger Christmas contains adorable ornaments that aren’t just for Christmas! Those monsters would make fun toys for children of all ages!
Meet Your Teacher: Alison!
by Holly K on December 29, 2015
If you were lucky enough to receive our Learn to Knit Club Level 1: Dishcloth Kit for Christmas, please don’t forget that there is a great online tutorial ready to show you every step of making your first dishcloth. Whether you’re new to knitting or not, we thought you might want to get to know Alison, the Director of Knit Picks and teacher of the class, a bit better. So I asked her some questions, and was surprised to hear some of the answers, below!
3 Ways to Use Your Knit Picks Gift Card
by Jenny K on December 28, 2015
The holidays have come and gone – and chances are that many of you were lucky recipients of a Knit Picks gift card, yay! But now comes the eternal dilemma…how to most wisely spend your gift card: yarn, new needles, patterns and books for 2016 inspiration? As always, we’re here to help and have rounded up our favorite splurge-worthy ways to use Knit Picks gift cards!
1. The Luxury Yarn Sale
What can we say, after spending months and weeks crafting handmade gifts for others – it’s about time for you to indulge a bit! And what better way to treat yourself than with our favorite luxury yarns, up to 40% off.
*Select yarn lines and colors only. Limited to stock on hand. Ends Jan. 5, 2016.
Presents, Presents, Presents EVERYWHERE!
by Hannah on December 24, 2015
It’s scramble time in the gift department! No matter how far ahead I start making presents I always find myself in a mad-dash of making, right up until my parents arrive for brunch Christmas morning. While this year has been no less frantic, I have a few last-minute gifts to share that will hopefully inspire you in your own crafting endeavors!
Free Dishcloth Pattern – Snowbank Spa Cloth
by Stacey on December 24, 2015
Appropriately enough for this week, our newest free dishcloth pattern features something all winter lovers can get behind – snow! Check out the lovely Snowbank Spa Cloth by Alison Griffith.
The Knit Picks Gift Guide: For Moms
by Jenny K on December 23, 2015
Have you seen our annual gift guides? We just love putting together gifts for everyone on our list – especially when we are able to combine handmade gifts with a few special finds to round things out.
In this case, we put a few of our favorite things together for the Moms on our lists. We chose an easy-wearing poncho, a cute tote bag and an adorable print that speaks the eternal truth (Home is where Mom is) in addition to cozy boots and even a family gathering conversation stater game – perfect for the holidays!
Gift Cards to the Rescue!
by Jenny K on December 22, 2015
Looking for a last minute gift for your favorite crafter? Don’t panic, you’ve still got time to get the gift that always fits: GIFT CARDS, of course!
The best part about gifting a Knit Picks gift card? You get to relax and enjoy another cup of hot chocolate; your recipient gets to indulge in their every fiber fancy. Everyone wins!
Gifts for Everyone!
by Holly K on December 21, 2015
Have you seen the Gift Guide portion of our website? If you’re shopping for a fiber enthusiasts, we have so many, many great products, kits, books, and so much more that they’ll absolutely love. Here are some of my favorites. See if anyone you know might like them!
For the Newbie:
Free Dishcloth Pattern – Glacial Spa Cloth
by Stacey on December 18, 2015
It’s the time of the year most of us forget to take care of ourselves – too busy rushing to & from holiday parties, family dinners, shopping malls and everywhere in between. So we think you should take a few minutes, whip out your crochet hooks and Shine Sport and crochet this little spa cloth to sooth your harried soul. Check out our newest free pattern – Glacial Spa Cloth by Beth Major!
