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by Kate M on April 28, 2018
Got a spare 2 minutes? Want to help us improve our products and services? We want to hear from you! Take a super quick survey and you’ll be entered to win a Knit Picks gift card worth $100! Click here to begin taking the survey >> http://bit.ly/KpSurveyApril18. It’s quick & painless, we promise! |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Kate M on April 23, 2018
“Dear old world…You are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.” -Lucy Maud Montgomery It seems a little trite to “celebrate” Earth one day out of the year. While I’d like to think of it more as an everyday conscientious kinda thing, we might as well join in the festivities, albeit a day late, and take a little time to shed light on ways you can make your fiber related pursuits as earth-friendly as possible. |
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by Daniel K. on April 12, 2018
Show assistants Rozalyn K, Felecia O’Connell, and Angela Modzelewski The most recent Knit Picks travel adventure brought us to wool-hungry Hartford, Connecticut for Stitches United. Like the proverbial fish-smelling guest, Winter lingered over the New England city as the Knit Picks team flogged our fiber wares to the Yankee yarn-lovers. Show veteran Stacey, our purchaser Alexis, and Knit Picks’ brand new IDP Coordinator Allison Drake join us to share their experience on the road. 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 ... |
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by Stacey on April 9, 2018
One of the hardest things about working on our exclusive collections is keeping them a secret for so long. I've been so excited about our new Everyday Wraps collection for months and now it's finally available for everyone! This gorgeous collection of 14 shawl patterns features yarn I have an abundance of - sock yarn! While I do love knitting socks, sometimes I want a project to show off the colors in a larger piece (and not one hidden by my shoes!). With swaths of garter stitch with small doses of texture and simple lace patterns, this collection is a dream come true for me - and I think you will love it as well! |
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by Hillary E on April 5, 2018
Hi guys! My name is Hillary and I am the new Catalog Director at Knit Picks. I am so excited to dive deeper in the the world of knitting and look forward to interacting with more of you. My knitting journey started about 5 years ago. My mother-in-law taught me how to crochet and then how to knit. I envy people who have the patience to knit large and tedious projects. I love chunky knits because they knit up so fast and am a sucker for the pretty texture. When I am not designing or knitting I love painting, sewing, and woodworking. My husband and I are in the process of building a house so I always have my hands busy with some sort of building project ... |
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by Allison on April 4, 2018
Hi! I’m Allison, one of the newest additions to the Knit Picks team! I joined the Knit Picks team with the knitting experience equal to half of a busted washcloth that I never completed and lost at some point (don’t worry – I bring other skills to the team). I’ve always wanted to master knitting, but I wasn’t really sure where to start and the memory of my busted washcloth was a reminder of what I considered a failure to learn. Then one day I suddenly found myself accepting a job with the Knit Picks family, and this amazing team of supportive knitters made me realize that the silly excuses were just silly and I now ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on March 29, 2018
Our staff is passionate about knitting, but there is always some project waiting in our queues that we’d love to have the time or skills to make. You’re invited to post a comment below and share your own dream projects with us, too. We’d love to see what you aspire to accomplish! Here are some of the knitting dream projects that we’d like to pursue. Kate, Administrative Assistant Gradience Shawl in Stroll Gradient My goal is to knit my first shawl before the beginning of summer. What I love about the Gradience Shawl is the opportunity to use a brilliant pop of color to accentuate the geometric lines of the piece. The basic lace technique required to make this ... |
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by Kate M on March 26, 2018
“If you wear things you adore, you just look better” – Margherita Missoni Revel in the details of Renew, our latest collection of simple + sweet spring sweaters and tops! Everywhere I look, daffodils are displaying themselves proudly against the backdrop of dark and stormy skies. Cherry blossoms adorn the path along the riverbank in downtown PDX, and the air smells sweetly of freshly opened buds. It’s Spring, and it is glorious! While I live for the coziness of a good ole chunky oversized sweater, there’s nothing quite like feeling the returning warmth of the sun directly on my skin. The garments of Renew are similar to what I envision when I try to conceptualize my dream Spring wardrobe. Below are some of my very favorite pieces ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on March 23, 2018
Today I’m really excited to introduce our two newest yarn lines: MoMo Merino and Alux! MoMo Merino has the distinction of being the biggest yarn in the history of Knit Picks! MoMo is pre-knit into a tube and then filled with lofty Merino roving. This creates a super soft Superwash Merino yarn that is perfect for arm knitting! With each stitch measuring an inch or more, and with 5 cute colors, MoMo can help you craft gorgeous, unique accessories in mere minutes. We also offer a free MoMo Merino Cowl pattern, written by our very own Stacey to inspire you ... |
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by Kate M on March 23, 2018
“Oh, tiptoe from the garden By the garden of the willow tree And tiptoe through the tulips with me” – Tiny Tim Spring has sprung, and the proof is in this week’s Friday Freebie – the Tulip Dishcloth! Knit in Shine Sport, garter stitch & seed stitch are used to frame the tulip, which is made up of simple twisted stitches, yarn overs, and decreases. Download your FREE pattern here. |
