Follow along and discover your next inspiration as we cast on for projects we love, explore new techniques, and dish about the latest and greatest from Knit Picks.
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This week’s free Clean and Crafty pattern features entrancing texture that will instantly make reach for your needles – check out Allison Griffith‘s Rippling Diamonds!
Heeelloooo, spring! Time to wrap up those wooly winter projects and delve in to your stash of cool cotton yarns. What’s that? Don’t have a project?! Well, our new Split Back Tank free pattern might be just what you’re looking for. Allison Griffith has done it again with this stunning, drapey tank in Lindy Chain.
Read more »I love interesting construction on small projects like dishcloths – it’s a fun way to practice something new, without a big commitment. And Allison Griffith‘s new free dishcloth pattern fits that bill – check out the Pinwheel Dishcloth.
The countdown to Spring is on and we’ve put together 6 layer-worthy looks featuring our new 2015 Spring Accessories collection. We asked Holly, the Multimedia Manager for Knit Picks, and Dawn, the Project Coordinator for our sister company Connecting Threads, to put together outfits featuring three projects from the Spring Accessories collection by showing off their own personal style.
I love how different and unique each of these looks turned out – and we hope you get inspired to start your own Spring Accessories style. And in the meantime, let’s get things started with the Dahlia Shawl!
DAHLIA SHAWL by Allison Griffith
PRINTS CHARMING: Spring is just around the corner, which means color will soon be popping up everywhere! Take this cue from nature and add bright colors into your wardrobe mix – try a fun printed dress and dress it up with coordinating accessories for a “spring has sprung” ensemble.
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When it comes to our most popular new free knitting patterns, texture is the name of the game! From simple garter stitch to a more complex labyrinth of knits and purls, from socks to throw blankets, playing with stitch definition on classic shapes is where many knitters found joy.
Easy Brava Blanket by Allison Griffith
This blanket certainly lives up to its name! Not only is it easy to make, it’s also easy to love. This classic blanket features miles of squishy garter stitch, plenty of great stripes, and a simple, streamlined design that will make it a perfect throw for any …
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Teasel Shrug https://www.knitpicks.com/teasel-shrug/g/52911220
Join us to talk about all sorts of crafty goodness. To start, Lee and Hannah sit down to discuss the idea of Process vs. Product knitting. While this spectrum of approaches is true for almost all crafting, they do a deep dive into their experiences wrestling with this concept from the perspective of their own knitting queues. Stay tuned to find out whether you tend toward Process or Product or, as they’ve each discovered in themselves, somewhere in between.
Next, Stacey and Hillary pop in to share some of our most popular patterns. Did you know that for the past 9 years or so Knit Picks has worked hard to bring you roughly two new pattern collections every six weeks?! …
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Surprise! Felici is back! This time, our favorite self-striping sock yarn boasts the dream colorways of some of our favorite designers and fans. Let’s take a minute to check in with these lucky colorway designers and get a peek BEHIND THE FELICI.
Who Designed the Felici?
What are knitters and crocheters to do during the hot summer days, when a heavy wool project is just way too much to handle? Easy breezy cotton dishcloths! These small projects are perfect for a quick satisfying knit without weighing you down, and whether you’re fan of lace, cables, colorwork or all the above, we have over 250 free patterns to choose from.
The Little Leaf Dishcloth features sweet little leaves across a reverse stockinette background. These are created with simple increases and decreases – these leaves are easier than they look! The whole dishcloth is finished with a contrasting I-cord border.
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At Knit Picks, this May is all about gorgeous new sock yarn colors, two fab collections (spoiler: one features SOCKS!), and a spectacular needle and hook sale! Read on to learn more about what’s new around here.
Read more »Cables are not a usual option for dishcloths, mainly because usually only one side looks good while the wrong side is just not attractive. But the newest member of our Scrub-A-Dub club looks great on both sides – check out the free Nordic Dishcloth pattern.
