Monthly Archives: September 2018

Monthly Yarn Sale: Alpaca Cloud
by on September 7, 2018

Alpaca Cloud Yarn
Autumn is my absolute favorite season and it’s so close I can almost hear the leaves crinkling underfoot! Without fail this is the time of year that my needles start to work a little harder, preparing for the chilly months ahead. If you’re like me, then this is the perfect time for our monthly yarn sale to feature Alpaca Cloud!
The warmth and airy softness of alpaca fibers makes them one of the best for light, cozy fall accessories. Holding the yarn double will also let you make heavier-duty accessories that can even tame the chill of winter. At only $5.38/50g hank, this month’s yarn sale will help you wrap yourself in warmth and the super-soft plushness of baby alpaca fibers!
Here are a few of …

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Tags: Inspiration, crochet, favorite patterns, gift knitting, KP Classroom, lace, Monthly Yarn Sale, Sales, Yarn


Free Hipacious Houndstooth Dishcloth
by on September 7, 2018

Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
– Coco Chanel

When looking into the background of this week’s free dishcloth pattern, the super cute Hipacious Houndstooth Dishcloth, I learned some fun facts. First, the oldest known occurrence of the unique checked pattern was a cloak dated between 360 and 100 BC in Sweden, though contemporary patterns were to have originated in Scotland. Second,the smaller scale version of the pattern is called puppytooth, which delights me to no end.

Free Houndstooth Dishcloth Pattern - The Hipacious Houndstooth Dishcloth from Knitpicks.com

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Tags: 52 weeks of dishcloths, crochet, free patterns, Scrub-A-Dub Club


Podcast 283: Cable Couture
by on September 6, 2018


Cabling seems to be that rare and perfect crafting technique: essentially simple, but seemingly infinite in its potential complexity. Not content to rest on the historical laurels of ganseys, arans, and traditional cables, our newest collection pushes into this inexhaustible expanse of possibility to elevate the cable to new heights of fashion.

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So long Summer, hello Autumn!
by on September 5, 2018

We don’t know about you, but around here we LIVE for fall. Not only does the weather turn crisp, but we can finally wear (and show off) all the cozy things we’ve been working on all summer. If you’re looking for new projects to start or just want to indulge in a little early fall inspiration, read on!
Knit Picks Oscar Wilde fall quote
 

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Hand Picked by Knit Picks
by on September 2, 2018

Hand Picked Subscription
Welcome to our latest creation, the Hand Picked by Knit Picks subscription boxes. Would you look forward to receiving a monthly package complete with the finest yarn, patterns, tools, and accessories? Well, then look no further! Each month the Knit Picks crew will hand pick knitting projects, along with everything you’ll need to complete your project. Wait there’s more! We have 3 different types of boxes so you can choose the subscription that fits your knitting needs/wants.
Interested in receiving a Hand Picked by Knit Picks box? Here is a detailed guide to help you discover which subscription box is right for you, and what you will possibly be able to do with them. After all, these subscription boxes are a surprise so you will never know exactly what …

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Free Downloadable September 2018 Calendar
by on September 1, 2018

Happy September! The unofficial start of fall is this weekend – air cooling (a bit), kids back in school and pumpkin spice everywhere. But to us, Fall means breaking out the wool socks after a summer of running barefoot (well, maybe that’s just me). To celebrate we’ve gathered some of our favorite colors of Hawthorne stare at longingly throughout the month.

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