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by Knit Picks Staff on June 13, 2016
Whether you're on a "staycation" this summer, or off to see a new place in a far away land, your summer knitting will be enhanced by the sweet items in well-curated kits. Whether it's tools, yarn, or a way to occupy the kids, our Clearance Kits are sure to please, and at 30% off, they're certainly hard to pass up! |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Jennifer on June 10, 2016
Saturday, June 18 2016 Better living through stitching together. Did you know that this Saturday is World Wide Knit In Public Day? This event started in 2005 as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other's company. From founder Danielle Landes: "Knitting is such a solitary act that it's easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbors could spend all their lives never knowing that the other knits. This is a specific day to get out of your house and go to a local event (with your knitting in tow) just for people like you. Who knows you might even bump into your neighbor!" |
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by Emily G on June 9, 2016
You may have noticed that our catalog got little makeover a few months ago. As soon as we started planning the new look, we realized that having a complementary book of all of our current yarns would be a great idea, since they're no longer included in the catalog. So as our graphic designer, I was in charge of putting it together. With hundreds of items, it was a lot of information to wrangle into a beautiful, cohesive package. I wanted to be sure that it was easy to use and that all of the photos were color-corrected so they'd be as accurate as possible for those consulting the yarn guide for color reference. I know how important that is for any knitter or crocheter, especially for projects with multiple colors, like Fair Isle. In fact, Knit Picks staff has used the yarn guide ourselves in several collection planning meetings for that very reason. |
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by Jennifer on June 7, 2016
Fabulous knit and crochet projects for summer fun! I think it's safe to say that summer has arrived! Now that our sweaters have been packed away and we're enjoying the sunshine, it's time to pull out your summer knitting projects. Here are a few fabulous projects I'm hoping to cast on soon. Summer Knitting Projects: Oyster Bay Tank I just love this Oyster Bay tank top! It's knit in our fabulous lightweight linen Lindy Chain, which gives it an amazing drape and sheen. The simple diamond pattern along the sides make the perfect accent to this summer top. Designed by Kathryn Folkerth. |
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by Holly K on June 6, 2016
Do you love craft books? I sure do. My bookshelf at home is brimming with books related to the crafts I already love, as well as the crafts I so badly want to try. Well, we've just kicked off a huge book clearance where over 300 titles are up to 50% off! With only a limited stock of many of the books on hand, many of these titles will not return, once they're gone. So if your inspiration so often comes from books, head over to our clearance book section, and see what might grab your interest, today! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 27, 2016
Looking forward to the weekend? Our "chill zone" blog posts offer suggestions of cocktails to sip, snacks to make, music to listen to, and of course, crafty projects to cast on for! Since it's Memorial Day weekend here in the US, these are some great things, we think you might enjoy over the long holiday weekend. Great Patterns to Knit: Independence Poncho (pictured above) Freedom Cowl Watermelon Hat Stars and Stripes Socks Or summery dishcloths: Firefly and Campfire Great Patterns to Crochet: Flip Flops for Baby Girls Sun Hat for Girls French Market Tote for a summer at the farmer's market! a Summery Clover Pullover - hot weather, here we come! Recipes We Love: Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches Grilled Bacon Jalepeno Poppers Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad Flag Fruit Dessert Cocktails We Recommend: Pink Grapefruit Mojito Lime and Jalepeno Margarita Great tunes to listen to: The Knit Picks Memorial Day Chill Zone Spotify Playlist |
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by Holly K on May 23, 2016
With some recent staff changes here at Knit Picks, we have a number of employees who are new to knitting. It's fun to check in with them to see how they're progressing. I love to hear about their trials, and how they're completing projects and gaining confidence along the way. You might remember Alexis from the podcast she did a while back on being a newbie. She's been working on a scarf from our Learn to Knit Club Kit, and look how well she's doing! Here are the dispatches from the Knit Picks Beginner Knitters, in their own words. |
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by Jenny K on May 17, 2016
The flowers are in full bloom here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and we couldn't help but be inspired by the soft floral shades that are popping up everywhere. From pastel yarns to pretty and practical accessories, here are just a few of the things we're loving this month. Happy Crafting! |
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by Holly K on May 16, 2016
Spring is almost over - can you believe it? Only about a month to go until summer, and I don't know if I'm ready quite yet. The weather in the Northwest has been everything from 50 to 90 degrees already, giving us a sample of what looks to be the hot summer ahead. So to keep spring around for just a bit longer (at least in my mind, and on my needles) I made some sweater for my daughters. Want to see? |
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by Hannah on May 12, 2016
Celebrate this gorgeous weather with some equally stunning new colors in Stroll Tonal and Stroll Hand Painted! It's time to dust off your favorite sock patterns, refresh your shawl collection and reorder your queue with the six new Hand Painted hanks and ten Tonal colors. |
