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by Knit Picks on May 14, 2019
One of our most versatile designers, Tian Connaughton is responsible for some of our favorite patterns — both knit and crochet. We’ve happily worked with her for 8 years, and look forward to many more collaborations. Tian is all things crafty. She is a designer and technical editor working for major brands such as Knit Picks, Interweave, I Like Knitting, and I Like Crochet. She also spends time working with independent designers. She is the author of two books, Unlock Your Inner Designer: How to start designing and Pattern Launch Plan: Sell more patterns consistently without being sleazy. Learn more about both titles here – http://bit.ly/booksfordesigners. What do all these roles have in common? They are all helping knitters and crocheters imagine ... |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Kate M on May 12, 2019
As a mom, or more importantly, as a human being in the modern world, I relish the opportunity to carve out a little time for myself to do whatever my heart and mind needs in the moment. Namely, slow down, stop obsessing over my never-ending to-do list, and just RELAX. We could all stand to take more gorgeous moments for ourselves to replenish and reflect, whether it be daydreaming about taking a luxurious cruise with the Fab 5 or just sipping some hot coffee on a quiet early morning while the rest of the house is still asleep. I’ll take whatever I can get. Bonus points if it includes plants, outdoor time, or Indian food. |
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by Lee Meredith on May 9, 2019
One of our favorite things about our new Pawtastic book is that our brand manager Hannah’s doggos modeled for it! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 8, 2019
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. |
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by Kate M on May 6, 2019
We’ve been busy stash-diving and queue-busting these past few months. Curious what we’ve been up to? Read on! |
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by Lee Meredith on May 3, 2019
Swish is pretty much the perfect yarn: it's soft, it's warm, it's machine washable, and it comes in a variety of weights and lots of colors ... what more could you want?! DK, worsted, and bulky weight Swish yarns are all 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (plus there's a fingering weight version in Bare if you want to dye your own!). |
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by Morgan B on May 1, 2019
It's May! The world is in full bloom, and Mother Nature is at her finest. For this month's calendar we thought we'd show off our recent, naturally dyed Sock Lab collaboration with BQueen. Each skein features vibrant colors using natural, sustainably sourced, non-toxic, and biodegradable ingredients |
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by Knit Picks Staff on April 29, 2019
We are so excited to share our first Indie Dyer collaboration with you! Our newest, limited-edition Sock Lab features our bestselling Hawthorne sock yarn hand-dyed with natural dyes in small, 20 skein batches by BQueen Collection. |
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by Erica R on April 24, 2019
Our latest Special Reserve Collection, CotLin Reflections, is everything I love in yarn. Inspired by the iconic hues of Indigo dyeing traditions, the collection was designed to highlight the stunning contrasts between snowy white fiber, indigo blue, and all those lovely shades in between. And boy, does it! Reflections is downright gorgeous, and the fact that it’s a summery cotton and linen blend just makes it absolutely perfect in my book. |
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by Hillary E on April 23, 2019
Featuring playful crochet in sweet colors, Room to Grow: A Baby Crochet Collection offers nine patterns for those silly, joyful, and oh-so lovable kiddos in your life. We've chosen the yarns in this book specifically with babies in mind - they're easy to care for and durable, which is something all parents will appreciate! So find inspiration for that next baby shower or birthday, or simply crochet something fabulous for the babies (and parents!) you love. |
