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by Kate M on October 23, 2018
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck It’s week 4 of our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting series! This week’s freebie pattern is the Winter Pillow, a classic two color design that makes for a great introduction to stranded colorwork. Customize with your favorite festive shades (blue & silver, green & white, red & gold?), or make different versions for each season. Knit in Mighty Stitch Worsted (on sale for 20% off right now!) which makes this a gift that is easy on the gift knitting budget. Check ... |
Category Archives: holiday
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by Stacey on October 18, 2018
The situation: the holidays are fast approaching and it's time to get those needles and hooks busy on holiday decorating projects - whether for yourself or for gifts. But you don't want to make the exact same thing over & over again! Our solution: 1 pattern, two projects with our Twice As Nice collection! |
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by Hannah on October 4, 2018
Not just for beginners, bulky yarns hold a treasured place in our stashes. They're the first hanks we reach for as the seasons shift to cool nights and cozy mornings. Quick chunky cowls are the perfect fall accessory for yourself or the ideal last minute gift. The holidays are right around the corner and it's never too early to get started! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 12, 2018
Hello to our extremely lovely and fabulous Knit Picks blog readers out there! I’m extra excited about today’s post, because I get to show you some of the staff projects that each of us are working on right now in our free time. We want to inspire you to create, and there’s no better conduit to that enthusiasm than sharing our own. I hope this opportunity to hear about our what’s on our needles helps you get excited about a project you’ve wanted to start on. The knitting community is our biggest source of inspiration, so we’d love to return that inspiration back to you! Hillary “I have been wanting to make the Mini Kitty Pouf as soon as I saw it! It is ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 13, 2018
Mother’s day can mean different things depending on you and your family’s traditions. For some it means gathering with family and celebrating together; others – a quiet day in. But for every Mother on Mother’s day, there’s one thing that I think should always come with the territory: some well-deserved time in the chill zone. Being a parent so often requires you to put aside your own needs to prioritize those of your family, but Mother’s day is about appreciating all that hard work and sacrifice. Every mom deserves to have her dedication celebrated! Here are some ideas and suggestions of how to spend some of that hard-won time relaxing this Mother’s Day: Morning with the Family |
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by Knit Picks Staff on February 1, 2018
It’s the Red and Pink Yarn Sale, arriving just in time for you to be our Valentine. We have over 200 rosy, blushing yarns at up to 30% off! With these gorgeous yarns at such low prices, this is the perfect opportunity to show someone special (or yourself!) just how much you care. To that end, I’ve curated a few of my favorite knitting and crochet patterns to share with you that highlight these cheerful colors. Keep an eye out for pieces that come together quickly. They’re a great choice for crafting a gift before the 14th! |
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by Hannah on December 27, 2017
Goodbye, 2017 holiday season! Now that the flurry of last-minute knits is over we thought we'd share some of the gifts we knit up here at the office for all the lovely people on our lists. |
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by Kate M on December 18, 2017
Have some last minute crafty people been added to your Christmas list? Or maybe with all the holiday hustle & bustle it’s simply a matter of treating yourself. Don’t fret - there’s still time yet to place your orders for the holiday. We’re offering free 2-day shipping for orders over $75*! Place your order before December 20th at 11:59pm PST and use the promo code FREE2DAY17 to receive free 2 day shipping to get your holiday goodies in time. |
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by Daniel K. on December 14, 2017
I don’t know about you, but I love a good stocking. They were a pretty big deal in my family when I was young and I've tried to carry on the tradition of presenting them ridiculously overflowing. Sometimes putting together a truly good stocking is almost more work than all of your other gift shopping combined, so we thought you might want some inspiration. |
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by Alexis WC on December 8, 2017
The staff at Knit Picks loves the holidays because we get to share all our crafty expertise with friends and family from baking treats to knitting with steeks. We also know that ambition can get the best of us, therefore, this year we designed for our gift giving-loving customers a menagerie of Ready to Wrap Gifts! |
