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by Kate M on March 21, 2018
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ “ Robin Williams Yesterday was the first official day of spring (cue the reverie) and we are SO ready for all the April showers, May flowers, and spring knits to come! With the weight of winter behind us, we’re taking a cue from Mother Nature and shedding our figurative (and literal) layers and shifting towards brighter color palettes, lightweight tops, and comforting wear-anywhere wraps. |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Kate M on March 8, 2018
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” Pedro Calderon de la Barca It’s the Green Yarn Sale! Over 175 yarns are on sale, up to 40% off! Give your stash a refresh with botanical hues the likes of spruce, lichen, avocado, & more. |
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by Daniel K. on March 5, 2018
Bridget, modeling her own Portree Poncho Bridget Pupillo has been knitting for over thirty years and began publishing her designs three years ago. She particularly likes colorwork, cables, and in-the-round knitting, and she incorporates these techniques into her designs. When not knitting, she is a mom, a librarian, and a professor of Italian literature. — English or Continental? – Continental Cardigan or Pullover? – Cardigan Cables or Lace? – Cables DPNs or Magic Loop? – Magic loop Yarn: Solid or Variegated? – Solid or Heather Socks: Toe Up or Top Down? – I’ve never in my life made a pair of socks! Needles: Wood or Metal? – Metal Wool, Cotton, Acrylic, Alpaca, Cashmere, or Silk? – Yes please! What was your first design, and how do you ... |
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by Kate M on February 26, 2018
In just a few short years, my husband and I will be celebrating our (gasp) 40th birthdays, and we plan on marking the occasion by taking the vacation of our dreams to Japan. Since I am a hardcore multitasker by nature, I plan on adding a few work-related stops to our itinerary. |
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by Hannah on February 22, 2018
Introducing our first customizeable mitten book! Mighty Mittens features one basic pattern in two weights with eight different stitches for endless mix-and-matching possibilities. Available in sizes from baby to extra large men’s, this collection will be your go-to reference book for all things mitten. |
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by Stacey on February 20, 2018
Did you see the news? All remaining colors of Felici are on sale! They are going fast though! |
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by Kate M on February 14, 2018
Happy Val/Pal/Galentine’s Day everybody! We thought we’d share a few of our Knit Picks favorites with some of our favorite people (you!). |
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by Knit Picks Staff on February 13, 2018
Everyone get ready to have some phenomenal ideas, because the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year is Ultra Violet! I love when knitting inspiration finds me. Anything that can give me a fresh or interesting way to approach my projects is always welcome. When Pantone released their 2018 color of the year I realized that I can’t remember the last thing I knitted in violet. It’s such a beautiful color and their choice really made me wonder why I hadn’t used it! I saw this as a fantastic opportunity to explore for myself new patterns and yarns in this captivating color, and decided to share my findings with you. Some of my favorite yarns ... |
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by Kate M on February 7, 2018
Early February can be a mixed bag, depending on where you reside in the world. Still technically winter, the first signs of spring (yay!) are beginning to show themselves, and that has us bubbling over with inspiration. Come along with me as I highlight our latest pattern collections and say ‘hello’ to the return of some new and improved yarn lines. |
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by Daniel K. on February 7, 2018
I’ll say this up front: three of the most experienced knitters at Knit Picks have all been working with the new Provincial Tweed yarn and we all love it, and there’s plenty love about it. |
