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by Jennifer on May 2, 2016
Featuring Guest Blogger Theodore Fish April 28 was National Take Your Child To Work Day, and we participated here at Knit Picks by inviting my ten year old son Theo to our office for the day. He was very excited to spend the day with us, and we've asked him to write about his experience in today's blog post. Take Your Kid To Work Day ~by Theodore~ This is about my adventure visiting my Mom’s work and office! I got to see all the offices and different jobs that people do there. I got to help out with some of the jobs and did a good job at it. My mom said I was very fast! |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Hannah on April 27, 2016
I'm back with some new podcast recommendations! Last November I did a post with some of my favorite feeds to listen to while I knit/weave/crochet/cook/clean/drive/do all the things. It's definitely time to dive in to my enormous list of 'casts for an update. I have two crafty-themed suggestions and two story-based podcasts just for you when you click through to the rest of the post! |
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by Jennifer on April 25, 2016
aka: Learning to knit something besides scarves. As the newest member of the Knit Picks team, I have a lot to learn! I am fairly new to knitting... although I've known how to knit for years, until I came to work at Knit Picks I hadn't made anything more complicated than a garter-stitch scarf. In less than a week of employment I was drooling over yarn and planning out what to create next. It was obvious I was going to need to learn to knit on a more sophisticated level. Fortunately I am surrounded by talented knitters who have been so very patiently helping me! Let me share a bit of my beginning knitter's journey, aka: learning to knit something besides scarves. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on April 21, 2016
To celebrate Earth Day, we're offering a few reusable freebies with your next order! There are two options: get a free reusable Knit Picks mug with orders $50+ OR get a free Knit Picks Tote Bag with orders $75+*. You'll be helping the Earth one sip and one grocery shopping trip at a time, all while showing off your love of all things crafty! Use promo code EARTHDAY50 Want to learn how to get your free mug or free tote bag? You can read all of the details on this page HERE and you'll also find all of the styles available for the promo on that same page. |
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by Holly K on April 19, 2016
Summer is a great time for smaller knits - things you can put in a project bag and take with you on a plane ride or a road trip. I like to grab a pattern and yarn that I've been looking forward to making and, once completed, put these items into a "gifts for anyone" bag. That way, when I need a birthday gift or have one more person for gifting at the holidays, I have some things ready. Diadem is the perfect yarn for smaller items that will make you, or the recipient of your gifts, gasp with delight. A delightful blend of alpaca and silk, Diadem is soft beyond belief, and as shiny and luxurious as the gemstones that the colorways suggest. I would love to make the Palazzo Lace Scarf, above, and the Ciel Sorbet Poncho, below. I think anyone I know would be thrilled to receive them. |
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by Jennifer on April 18, 2016
Spring is most definitely in the air! It's time to put away our sweaters and chunky scarves and bring out our lighter wardrobes. For all of us fiber lovers, that means it's time for a fun new spring yarn project! Or two... or three... Let's start with this fabulous Mesa Wrap, designed by Chelsea Berkompas. It's a light and airy summer wrap with sections of mesh lace and a distinct striping pattern shaped by simple short rows. Knit in Lindy Chain, this wrap has a wonderful drape and sheen. |
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by Heidi on April 15, 2016
suspect the reason I love making blankets so much is that they are basically grown up dishcloths. You get the ease of a dishcloth pattern (think: no shaping!) but the pizazz the size of a blanket affords. This lovely lace pattern is the free Jazz Age dishcloth from our 52 Weeks of Dishcloths: A Kitchen Spectacular. I named it Queen Jane in honor of my little niece who was born just this week. Her adorable siblings held a coronation to install her as High Queen of the Home. Once the bitty Queen is big enough, she'll claim this blanket as her rightful own! |
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by Holly K on April 14, 2016
We've added some adorable kits to our site lately! If you're looking for a great gift for a knitter, an array of products to help you with your craft, or a treat...just because, we've curated a few kits that will fit the bill! |
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by Jennifer on April 13, 2016
We’ve made a few changes in the office recently and I’m pleased to introduce you to one of our newest Knit Picks team members, Jennifer! Jennifer is brand new to our team, and has become a Jill-of-all-trades around the office. From processing all the new books we get in, to e-mailing with the designers in our IDP program, she's quickly become an indispensable addition to our little group. We asked her some quick questions about her crafty background and her experience working here, so far! |
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by Jenny K on April 11, 2016
April showers bring May flowers, along with a treasure trove of crafty goodness in minty greens and cool teal blues! From small pouches adorned with llamas to pretty, yet totally practical storage for your craft room, here's a smattering of things we're loving this month for April. Happy crafting! 1. Comfy Sport Yarn in Sea Foam>> 2. Sideways Throw Crochet Pattern>> 3. Gem Basket in Mint>> 4. Llamarama Pencil Case>> 5. Dishie Yarn in Mint>> 6. Lagoon Blue Canister, small>> 7. Colorblock Zippered Pouch in Teal & Silver>> 8. Amused Infinity Scarf>> 9. Brava Sport Yarn in Cornflower>> |
