Monthly Archives: May 2018

Monthly Yarn Sale: Gloss!

Gloss yarn balls grouped together on wooden planks.
This month you can get our gorgeous Gloss yarn at 20% off! This yarn (available in DK, Fingering, and Lace weights) combines the dreaminess of 70% Merino wool with the sleekness of 30% Silk into one very plush fiber blend. This gives Gloss an ideal gentleness for your projects made to be worn next-to-skin.

Are we talking colors? This yarn is vibrant! Gloss really takes in the dye, which allows for a rich and robust palette; bringing a vivid flare of color to your colorwork projects!
Fitted pullovers, elegant cardigans, and remarkable wraps are all made a dazzling …

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New Collection – Splendid Soles!

The newest member of our alliterative sock collections is the lovely Splendid Soles!

Splendid Soles sock pattern collection from knitpicks.com

Joining Artful Arches and Toasty Toes, Splendid Soles is gorgeous collection featuring classic cable, delicate lace and fun textures. As the resident Knit Picks Sock Knitter, I’m in love with this collection and awed by the creativity of the amazing designers included. My needles are itching for so many of these patterns and I’m feeling a case of startitis coming on.

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May News: cozy cotton knits & crochet kits

“It’s gonna–be–May
Oh, yeah ♫”
– Justin Timberlake
Knit Picks May Launch
Ok. Those may not be the ACTUAL lyrics, but you catch my drift. It’s freakin’ MAY people!! We’re ready to sit in the sunshine, sip some iced tea, and make our summer project plans. Oh, and maybe sneak a road trip or two into the mix. What better project to take on the road than something small & compact, like a pair of fun textured socks? If you’re on the hunt for fresh new sock patterns, you’ll want to take a gander at one of our two newest collections, Splendid Soles.
Splendid Soles
Knit Picks Fontana SocksFontana Knee High Socks – knit in Stroll Tweed
While not the smallest project in the collection, nor the most warmweather friendly, I couldn’t help but to highlight my favorite pattern …

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Free Downloadable May 2018 Calendar

Happy May! I love the month of May – the sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and birds are singing, which makes the world feel like the winter doldrums have gone away for another year. Even if you’re stuck in front of your computer, we wanted to bring a bright bit of happiness to your day with our new May calendar!

Free Downloadable May 2018 Calendar from Knit Picks

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