Monthly Archives: November 2018

Fall Staff Projects

Knit Picks Fall Fibers
It’s been a bit since our last staff project post. Most of us have been up to our ears in traveling to shows, developing new exciting products, and in general just resisting the temptation to stay inside all day and make ALL the things. Regardless of how busy we are, you know we spend an inordinate amount of time with our pattern queue and massive yarn stash. Here’s a look at what has been coming off of our needles around the office this fall!
 
Kate’s Shifty Shawl
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Podcast 289 – Jet Lag and Swag: Travel Knitting and New Notions

Travel Knitting  ||  Knit Picks
New podcast episode alert! It’s peak travel season and we have all manner of tips, tricks, and tools to see you through. First up Stacey and Hannah share their best travel advice. Next, Alexis and Hilary talk about the new batch of exclusive fiber flair that will make your knitting that much more enjoyable no matter where you are.

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New Sock Labs for November!

Don’t you wish autumn weather lasted all year? With our new sock labs, those autumn vibes will linger well into winter.

With tones of chocolaty brown, rust orange, and a sea of blue and gray, these yarns embody all the warm colors of fall. They are begging to be knit into your new favorite snuggly garment. The Rita M Shawl would look gorgeous in these tones and will be sure to become your go-to knit this winter! If you want to combine all 3 of these beautiful hanks, the Blushing scarf is a great pattern to do so. And the ultimate treat for your feet would be to knit up a pair of Annagh Socks, Fortunate Isle Socks, or Peony …

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New Yummy Winter Yarns

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Winter is coming; is your stash ready? If it’s not (I mean is it really ever?),  then we have some great news for you! Delicious, new yummy winter yarns are here to make life that much better. Rich neutral tweeds, bulky Superwash Merino, and ultra-luxurious handpainted Cashmere fibers are just a click away!

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12 Weeks of Gifting: Dotty Cowl

Knit picks Free Pattern Dotty Cowl
This week’s free 12 Weeks of Gifting pattern is a fun + playful project features a brilliant checkerboard of bright colors! The Dotty Cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. It begins and ends with a reverse stockinette band, knit from the wrong side (no purling on the bands). The Dotty Stitch Pattern is a simple slip-stitch pattern which is enhanced by the effortless color transitions of Chroma Worsted. Only one color is used per round, making this a very relaxing knit. There is enough yardage with Chroma Worsted for two cowls; one for you and one for a friend.
 

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Free Tucked Rib Dishcloth Pattern

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

Yesterday in the US was Thanksgiving and if you were like many folks, I bet you had a lot of dishes to wash. If you are in need of a quick project to replenish your supply of dishcloths, we have the perfect project for you. Check out the free Tucked Rib Dishcloth pattern.

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12 Weeks of Gifting: Felted Bowls

Knit Picks Felted Bowls
We’re over halfway through our 12 Weeks of Gifting series, and from here on out the patterns will be requiring less and less time to complete (in theory).  As a person who is constantly striving to contain every aspect of her life in an organized fashion, I find that I can never have enough baskets, bowls, boxes, etc. This quaint trio of coordinating bowls makes the perfect storage solution for the many bibs & bobs we crafters tend to collect!
The Felted Bowls are knit in our beloved Wool of the Andes yarns (which offers 100 different colors to choose from), many variations of these felted bowls can be made. There are three sizes, all of which …

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