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by Holly K on July 18, 2016
Have you tried knitting a nupp? If you're new to lace, these lovely bobbles can seem intimidating. Don't worry - Geoff Hunnicut is here to guide you through the process! In our Lace Tip of the Week, Geoff shows you all the key steps to knitting a nupp, on both sides of your lace fabric. |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Stacey on July 15, 2016
Have you tried our gorgeous new yarn, the 100% silk laceweight Luminance? If you're like me, you had to buy a skein because it's SHINY and PRETTY (especially the silvery-blue Reflection, on the bottom far left). But once you get it, what to do with it? Well, we have beautiful new free pattern created just for Luminance - the Papillion Choker and Wristlets by Joyce Fassbender! |
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by Holly K on July 11, 2016
This week lace designer Geoff Hunnicut describes what a "lifeline" is in lace knitting, and how to use them. He also shares his favorite tool, the stitch marker, and how he uses them when knitting lace. |
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by Heidi on July 8, 2016
Back in the day, before Photoshop was my artistic tool of choice, I loved to paint. Oil, acrylic, watercolor and charcoal delightfully muddied up my bedroom. These days, my home is cluttered with a different method of creative expression: yarn dyeing! I started with a just a few colors in Greener Shades Dye, several skeins of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bare yarn and this trusty guide: Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece. I’m not gonna lie; I was intimidated by the whole process. I felt the ‘blank canvas’ paralysis of days gone by returning. However, after I took the plunge (or rather, my first skein took the plunge), the fear vanished and the fun began! |
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by Holly K on July 7, 2016
For me, summer is about trying new things. I like new stitch patterns and new yarns, but most of all I like new crafts in general. In the past, I've devoted summers to needle felting or dyeing. This summer, I'm learning to weave! I have a small rigid heddle loom and I can't wait to make scarves and placemats and pillowcases for everyone I know. In my dreams, my Christmas list will be complete by the time the pumpkins are ripe. If you're interested in learning to weave, we have a new tutorial available where Hannah weaves a gorgeous pillowcase out of Hawthorne Fingering Yarn! Learn how to warp, weave, and finish your project in this great video: |
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by Holly K on June 27, 2016
If you're reveling in the newness of summer, this podcast is a celebration of that feeling. Whether you travel to new places, or try new crafts during the warmer months, summer is always a good time to try new things. In this episode of the Knit Picks podcast, we talk to Clara Parkes, author of Knitladia, about her adventures in yarn-based travel. We also speak with designers Joyce Fassbender and Stephannie Tallent about their history of knitting and designing, as well as their recent contributions to our collection, Joyful Lace. So if you're out and about this summer, bring our podcast along! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on June 21, 2016
Did you craft in public this past weekend? We held a lovely get together in Colonel Summers Park in Portland, OR. There was free yarn and books, prize baskets, lots of chatting and crafting, and unfortunately, a good amount of rain. Nevermind! We headed under the park's picnic shelter and carried on. No, those aren't our wet socks on the line, but samples from Toasty Toes, all in a row! |
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by Jenny K on June 20, 2016
We've officially kicked off our long-awaited Summer Yarn Sale! And this year, it's bigger than ever with over 1,000 yarns on sale at up to 40% off. With so many yarns and colors to choose from, you're sure to find a stellar deal for your next project or maybe just to stock up your stash with. We've got everything from superfine lace to big and bulky yarns, and even roving on sale! And to help guide you through the hundreds and hundreds of options, we've rounded up our not-to-be-missed deals across every weight of yarn. |
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by Holly K on June 17, 2016
Lace is really hard for me. I've tried it a few times and had no good results. I'm resolving to try again, however, and in doing so, I'm going to start with the basics. As much as I would love to try the patterns in Joyful Lace, and go forth with our new 100% silk yarn, Luminance, I will start small. So I'm going to cast on with our cotton yarn Dishie, and try to knit a Lacy Spa Cloth. With a super repeatable pattern that I can memorize really quickly, I think this will be a fast project where I can repeat my yarn overs and get used to how things look on the needles, before I progress to larger patterns. The texture reminds me of those string market bags you see at the Farmer's Market all summer long. Maybe I'll try my hand at one of those, next! If you want to learn to knit a Lacy Spa Cloth, here are some handy links: Lacy Spa Cloth Free Pattern Dishie Yarn |
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by Jenny K on June 15, 2016
It's time to show off just a few of the things we're loving here at Knit Picks HQ lately! And for this month, we couldn't help but indulge our love of purple for the June guide. We've collected our favorite things in a range of regal dark purples to romantic light lavenders. We hope you enjoy some of our favorite picks as much as we do, and happy crafting! 1. Chroma Yarn in Avalon>> 2. Majestic Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set>> 3. Casa Loma Shawlette Pattern>> 4. Lavishea Lotion Bars>> 5. Phil Basin in Purple>> 6. Wool of the Andes Worsted in Amethyst Heather>> 7. Everyday Tote Bag in Purple>> 8. Dishie in Lilac Mist>> 9. Simple Shells Cowl - free pattern download>> Save Save Save |
