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by Stacey on May 17, 2012
Well, I certainly could use a chocolate truffle right about now. But since I don't seem to have one around, the next best thing in my mind would be a free pattern by Susanna IC. |
Category Archives: Independent Designer Partnership
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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 Holla Knits as well as how Allyson began knitting, transitioned into the world of knitwear design, and what inspired her to create Holla Knits! You can find the first Holla Knits collection here: Holla Knits Spring/Summer 2012 eBook 3 easy ways to listen… |
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by Stacey on May 3, 2012
A few months back, several of us made our own dishcloths from a pattern template that Kerin created. We wanted to celebrate the release of Dishie - plus we thought it would be really fun. And it was! We kept them really easy - just knits & purls - and they seemed to be popular with a lot of our customers. Kim went a bit more complex with hers but still wanted to put it out as a free pattern. And now it's ready! It's her Sheep Scrubby Dishcloth! |
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by Stacey on April 16, 2012
I recently finished a new cardigan (and I should get pictures one of these days, it's my favorite!) but now I want to make another one. Maybe it's been the cooler weather we've had out here this spring, but I've been grabbing one of my knitted cardigans every morning to throw on to go to work - and of course I need some new ones to add to my rotation, especially some lighter weight ones. So I'm debating between a couple I've had my eye on recently. Jennifer Thompson's Star Gazing Cardigan has been on my list forever - I love the lace detail and the overlapping fronts. It would be my first fingering weight cardigan. (eek!) |
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by Stacey on April 12, 2012
I try to live green all year round (not just for Earth Day!). Living in Portland OR makes it pretty easy - we have great public transportation & bike routes, recycling (and now composting) is a way of life, and most of our grocery stores & restaurants stock organic foods. And the city of Portland recently banned plastic bags at major grocers and big-box stores. So it's not unusual to see folks carrying their own bags. Our very own Kim designed this week's Freebie Friday - the very cute Mary's Summer Bag, perfect for bringing to the grocery store & farmers markets! |
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by Stacey on April 2, 2012
Did you see our newest program in the April catalog? We are very excited to introduce Custom Kits! Like the look of Snowden Becker's Cecily Twinset? Well, now you'll be able to create your very own Cecily kit and save 15% on the cost of Stroll Tonal to make it! Or we have 5 other gorgeous IDP patterns to choose from. |
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by Stacey on March 26, 2012
With the weather finally getting warmer (er, minus the crazy snowstorm that I found myself driving in last week), my mind has been turning to some lightweight projects. I decided it was time to make myself a nice little hat out of one our new Chroma colors |
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by Stacey on March 15, 2012
This week's Freebie Friday pattern is by a favorite designer around the Knit Picks office - Kalurah Hudson! These are her lovely Bracken Fingerless Mitts & Gloves! |
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by Stacey on March 12, 2012
Contest is over! We'll draw a winner on 3/12! I have been so happy the past few weeks - one of my favorite designers, Toni Carr, released her new book - Knits for Nerds! I've known about this book for awhile & have been so very excited. See, I'm a nerd so this hits me right at the sweet spot. |
