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by Knit Picks Staff on September 13, 2018
Knitters of all skill levels will be excited to hear about our new collection, Flaunt! These bulky accessories are as quick to knit as they are fashionable and glamorous. 15 patterns fill these pages showing the ins and outs of how to make some gorgeous scarves, cowls, and wraps. Stay toasty and look fresh all through the fall and winter with these cute bulky knits! Wraps The Weft Wrap is my favorite of the 3 wraps featured in Flaunt. I love the feeling of a wide shawl draped over my shoulders, and this piece really delivers! Worked entirely in knit and purl stitches, the Weft Wrap features a rich blanket ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on September 7, 2018
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 my ... |
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by Hillary E on August 29, 2018
I can already feel the Fall cold in the evenings and I know Summer is on it’s way out! Fall style to me is about adding cozy layers and easy to wear shapes. That is why I was so excited when we launched our new pattern collection, Dapper. Menswear styles transition to Fall women styles perfectly. I put together a few ways to style some projects from Dapper to get you excited for cooler weather! The Matinee Cardigan is the perfect Fall layering piece. The raglan sleeves make it so comfy and the simple refinement of the X and O colorwork balances cozy seed-stitch in rugged tweed for a versatile garment that keeps the ... |
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by Hannah on August 21, 2018
I loved knitting with the springy, wooly goodness of Simply Wool for the first time! I'm so used to Wool of the Andes Superwash as my go-to worsted weight yarn but I'm truely a convert to our new line. I always reach for natural, undyed wools before other colors and I love all the browns and greys in these happy hanks. Simply Wool has all the squish of my favorite wools without the scratchiness! Each stitch felt so good that I actually regret how quickly this project worked up! In case you weren't sure, I want to re-emphasize that I knit a worsted wool sweater in Portland during one of our hottest summers and loved every minute. Seriously. Get thee to some Simply Wool, you won't regret it. |
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by Kate M on August 20, 2018
You might say we have kitties on the brain here at Knit Picks. All. The. Time. That being said, it’s no surprise there has been an influx of Mini Kitty Poufs floating around the office as of late. Both our Merchandising Manager Alexis and myself recently made this project with Mighty Stitch Super Bulky yarns. It’s a super quick & EASY project that can be completed in an hour or so, depending on how fast your needles move. I did not have any polyester fill to stuff my pouf with, but I realized that scrap yarn (which I had way too much of) makes an excellent substitute and gives the kitty some extra heft, much like ... |
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by Hillary E on June 6, 2018
Crochet is such a fun craft! Although I am not a confident knitter, crochet will always have my heart. I love how easy it is to play with color, how fast it is to finish projects, and the fun projects you can easily create with crochet. I thought that I would pay tribute to my love of crochet in today’s post by highlighting some awesome modern books and patterns. Modern Crochet I love that this craft is evolving constantly and I am enamored by the modern patterns being released by crocheters. Two books I am loving are Modern Crochet and Modern Tapestry Crochet. Modern Tapestry Crochet explores the easy basics of tapestry crochet and has 20 gorgeous patterns with geometric patterned motifs. The geometric designs elevates this tried-and-true craft to a modern ... |
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by Daniel K. on June 5, 2018
For the first time EVER we are offering Palette, our colorwork wonder, as the monthly yarn sale! This means for the whole month of June you can get of the 150 colors at 20% off. |
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by Kate M on May 29, 2018
Summer is almost here, huzzah! |
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by Elaine D'Arcangelo on May 26, 2018
After a long search, and many many bids my husband and I finally bought our very first house! Coincidentally the Knit Picks Tranquility home collection came out the same month we bought our first home. I was so excited because this collection has the perfect patterns to add a touch of style and comfort to our new home! These patterns would also make great house warming gifts if you know of anyone who recently bought a new home. Just be warned – you might want to keep them all for yourself! Here are a few patterns I’m thinking about making for my new abode. Diamondbacked Pillow The chic Diamondbacked Pillow has the perfect geometric colorwork pattern to give my living room or bedroom some much needed ... |
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by Hillary E on May 1, 2018
Just because the weather is warming up doesn’t mean you need to pack away your knits! They are perfect for layering added warmth or adding a pop of color to your outfit. Today let’s talk about how to incorporate some stunning accessories into your spring & summer wardrobe. |
