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by Knit Picks Staff on July 3, 2018
Galileo, Galileo: my most favorite soft and silky yarn named after an Italian polymath! This yarn captures the brilliant shimmer of the night sky spun into luxurious fibers you can knit into some truly fresh and fantastic patterns. The best news? This month it’s on sale for 20% off! I love the luxurious way this yarn drapes and flows, and it’s unique sheen is fantastic for displaying stitch, cable, and lace in crisp detail. Here are a few patterns that really know how to rock it in Galileo: Trellis Vines Stole/Poncho This beautiful lace stole is as versatile as it is beautiful! Knit in the lovely violet tones ... |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Daniel K. on June 30, 2018
Surefoot Sock Everyone loves sock yarn, so a brand new sock base is something to celebrate. This gloriously goatish new yarn is 40% mohair |
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by Daniel K. on June 28, 2018
Beyond the meticulous color curations of our full yarn lines, it's a badly kept "secret" that Knit Picks offers a whole host of yarns in their raw state for dyeing and more: our Bare yarns. To highlight our recent expansion of these hopeful hanks I first sit down with Stacey to discuss our favorites, both new and old. After that, Hannah and I share some of our daring dyeing adventures and give some guidelines and tips on where you might get started on some of your own. |
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by Kate M on June 26, 2018
Oh Capra, my Capra. Your loveliness far exceeds your Merino/Cashmere fiber content. You provide both a plethora of gem toned colors as well as creamy neutrals. While I’ll miss you when you go, I hold hope in my heart that I may see you again one day. *wink* |
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by Daniel K. on June 20, 2018
I don’t know about you, but the Knit Picks show-stopping advanced lace collections are the ones I personally always look forward to the most*, and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in this year’s Lavish Lace. |
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by Hillary E on June 18, 2018
One of the reasons I love knitting over crochet is the amazing texture that knit stitches have. When using a super chunky yarn, the texture is amplified! That is why I love our Super Tuff Puff yarn. At an astonishing one and a half stitches per inch, project knit up in no time at all. The 100% wool in a single ply with a slight twist, this yarn is perfect for making amazingly chunky home decor and accessories. My favorite chunky yarn “hack” is knitting smaller patterns in chunky yarn for a super sized project! ... |
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by Daniel K. on June 15, 2018
That special time comes but once a year, an occasion for the celebration of our skills and some crafty camraderie, a chance to let our fiber flag fly: Knit in Public Day! In keeping with recent Knit Picks tradition, we hosted a knitting potluck at a nearby park, with everything from previews to prizes. A few members of our team are here to tell us in their own words just how their Knit in Public Day went. Enjoy! Listen now… . . .or save for later! Questions for Knit Picks? Curious about life at KP? Having a problem with your knitting? From process to products, tips to techniques, send us your inquiries at podcast@knitpicks.com for a chance to have your question answered in future podcast episodes! — Mentioned in the episode: Sparkles the Knitting Unicorn, available as project ... |
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by Kate M on June 13, 2018
Summer starts next week, but things are already heating up around the Knit Picks office. We’re SO excited to show off our 2 new Lace collections, as well as 12 brand spankin’ new Bare Yarns! Did we mention that we’re also kicking off our biggest summer yarn sale ever, too? It’s almost too much awesomeness for one post. Almost. |
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by Kate M on June 12, 2018
Knit in Public Day 2018: Recap This past Saturday we loaded up our cars with yarn, books, and a giant unicorn and headed out to Overlook Park in north Portland to host our annual Knit Pick-nic. |
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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. |
