Category Archives: Inspiration

Knitting Inspiration: Elizabeth Zimmermann and Barbara G. Walker

Since today is International Women's Day, I wanted to talk about three women who have most influenced me as a knitter.  The first is my grandmother, Phyllis Fissel, who taught me to knit and who patiently cast-on and bound off for me for years before I got the hang of it. My Phyllis and Marian dishcloth is inspired by the ones she always knitted.

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Brair Rose: A Home Collection by Knit Picks - KnitPicks.com
Briar Rose: A Home Collection

With spring right around the corner, our new Briar Rose collection brings a cozy pastel palette to chase away the last of those winter blues!  Today we'll show you some more behind-the-scenes photos of these dreamy knits, just in case you needed that last little nudge to cast on one (or two!) of these sweet little projects.

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Free Downloadable March Calendar

Happy March! This month we are preparing ourselves for springtime knits with our luxury lace yarns. Whether you are in the mood for a pretty scarf to wear on a night out in one of our silky Luminance yarns or a full shawl to keep the chill off in our Alpaca Cloud lace , we've got exactly what you need. Be inspired all month long with our calendar as you dream of the springtime weather!

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Vitta Cowl knitting pattern from Knit Picks
Color Story: Hawthorne

One of my very favorite things about fiber arts is playing with color. My project is the canvas, and the yarn is the paint. The array of color combinations are truly infinite, and provide an endless source of creative joy as you create your unique color story. We took two of our favorite patterns and reknit them in more colorful options featuring our Hawthorne and Chroma yarns.

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New Dyed-to-Match Buttons

Attention sweater and garment knitters - we have some news that you are going to LOVE! We literally searched the world over to bring you these gorgeous custom buttons, hand-dyed to match our Wool of the Andes, Palette, and Swish yarns. Each button is formed from the corozu nut - also known as tagua - a durable, sustainable product that is scratch resistant and has an elegant natural grain.

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Free Dishcloth Pattern – Pisces

Hey there Pisces (and those who love them) - we have the perfect dishcloth for you! Check out the second in our year long Zodiac Dishcloth Series - the Pisces Dishcloth by Beth Major.

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Cygnus Shawl Knitting Pattern from KnitPicks.com
Favorite Crafty Pairs

Who is dating whom in the celebrity world ... who really cares? What we crafters want to know is: what yarn will make that delicious shawl pattern look the best? What's the cutest project bag to pair with my on-the-go projects? In the world of crafting, it's not just socks that are better in pairs. Like peanut butter and jelly, some things are just meant to be together. Here are a few of our favorite crafty pairs, as spotted out on the town: The Absent Friends Shawl knit pattern Wool of the Andes worsted weight yarn in Mink Heather

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New at Knit Picks - Dishie Multi! knitpicks.com
New at Knit Picks

Are you ready for some exciting news? We have some really fun new products to share with you... including the return of a favorite yarn line, two new pattern collections, and a whole handful of super fun accessories! Here's what's new at Knit Picks: Dishie Multi is BACK!

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Red & Pink yarn sale www.knitpicks.com
Red & Pink Yarn Sale

Are you ready for some sweet deals? Our Red & Pink Yarn sale features yarns in lovely shades of pink and red, at prices up to 40% off. With over 200 yarns on sale, there's something sure to suit your fancy, whether you're looking for blush, magenta, brick, or burgundy.

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