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by Knit Picks Staff on September 14, 2012
...through Scandinavia! My newest collection, Northern Lights, is out - just in time for fall knitting. The six patterns in this collection were inspired by the amazing knitting traditions of Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and the Faroe Islands. The beautiful 8-pointed rose common in Norwegian designs becomes the highlight of the Aesa Pullover... |
Category Archives: eBooks
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by Stacey on May 7, 2012
Contest is over! We'll announce winners later today! All of us here at the Knit Picks office have been a fan of Allyson Dykhuizen and her blog Sweatshop of Love for quite a while now. So when she told us of her new project, we were excited to be a part of it. Holla Knits is a fun new site, dedicated to bringing bold & challenging designs that are sure to tempt you into knitting (and wearing!) right away. The first collection for Spring/Summer was recently released and includes designs from Allyson, Katie Canavan, Emma Welford, and Lily Ubbelohde - all fantastic up & coming designers. |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on May 3, 2012
This week we bring you another bonus mini-episode of the Knit Picks podcast! Stacey gets a chance to catch up with designer Allyson Dykuizen, who began designing under the name “Sweatshop of Love.” After spending some time teaching and designing, Allyson decided to broaden her design skills by creating Holla Knits – a collaborative collection between designers that focuses on a young, fresh, and modern aesthetic. Hear more about the designers and ideas behind |
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by Knit Picks Staff on April 13, 2012
I’ve got an exciting announcement! We’ve partnered with a small, US-based publisher to bring you our eBook collections in full-color, high-quality printed editions! You can find them in our New Books section. Right now, the American Prairie and Uptown Chic collections are available in this format. The quality of these books makes them perfect for pattern collectors, gifts, or just to have a physical, ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on March 30, 2012
..patterns! It's not rare to love the Oregon coastline. It's an amazing place. Rarely, though, does a collection of knitting patterns inspired by that coastline get released. But, I'm pleased to announce that that's exactly what I just did! Introducing the Rocky Shores eBook. |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on March 29, 2012
This week, Jenny gets a chance to catch up with Knit Picks designer Kerin to talk about the newest eBook, Rocky Shores! Each pattern of this stunning collection reinterprets the ideals of Aran patterns with modern updates, all while influenced by the coastlines of the Northwest. The eBook includes patterns for three women’s garments, a men’s vest, a wrap and a purse. Hear all about Kerin’s design process, inspiration, and challenges that ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on December 21, 2011
This week, Alison gets a chance to chat with Alasdair Post Quinn, author of the new book, Extreme Double Knitting! Know for his innovative spin on double knitting, Alasdair’s patterns show off color and double knitting in unique and creative ways. Hear all about how Alasdair first got into knitting, what drew him to double knitting, and the chain of events brought about the idea for a book on double knitting. After working on his book for the last few years, Alasdair is ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on August 24, 2011
This week is all about eBooks! First, Kelley gets a chance to talk with Erica Jackofsky, an IDP designer and author of the eBooks Sweet Treats and Musical Minds. Next up, Alison chats with Lee Meredith, who designed the Swerve Mitts available through IDP and created the eBook, Game Knitting. Kelley then catches up with Liat Gat who created a unique format where eBooks combine ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 29, 2011
If you couldn't make it here to Portland to attend Sock Summit, or are wondering what to do with all of the fabulous yarn you scored if you did attend, we've just realeased a new eBook: Socksplosion! This eBook features the patterns from four of our bestselling sock kits. The 25 patterns from Show Off Socks, Speedy Sport Socks, Spring in your Step and Flashdance have a little something for everyone. |
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by Stacey on June 27, 2011
Have you noticed our eBook selection recently? We're so excited how popular it's been and we've been adding titles every week. I'm finding it really convient to have all my files with me when I'm traveling - so I don't have to lug around books or pieces of paper that, in my case anyway, will inevitably get lost Many are from our IDP designers - so many great titles! I already own Erica Jackofsky's Sweet Treat Collection - I blogged about my cute little yoga socks & Blue Ice Beret that I made from there. It's one of my favorite knitting collections ever. |
