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by Holly K on December 21, 2015
Have you seen the Gift Guide portion of our website? If you're shopping for a fiber enthusiasts, we have so many, many great products, kits, books, and so much more that they'll absolutely love. Here are some of my favorites. See if anyone you know might like them! For the Newbie: |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Holly K on December 17, 2015
I've noticed on some of the message boards that a few of you have completed your handmade gifts for this holiday season. Me too! I made 3 things. I mean, I made a lot more, but in 3 different categories. Check it out! |
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by Holly K on December 15, 2015
We're deep into knitting season, and whether you're in torrential rain (like we are in the Pacific Northwest) or having a mild winter on the East Coast, or even in the height of Summer (hello, Australians!) here are 9 cozy things we're loving this month. 1. Fawned Scarf Pattern 2. Big Cozy Yarn 3. Large Pompom Makers 4. Phil Basins 5. Stockbridge Pullover 6. Cable Me Cozy Pillow Cover 7. Cabled Pullover 8. Amour 15mm Crochet Hook 9. Brava Worsted Yarn. What are you loving most this month? |
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by Holly K on December 10, 2015
I love toggle closures. Sure, they're a bit heavier than buttons, but they're such an easy, un-fussy, and secure closure for handmade items. Recently, I sewed my daughters some coats and used toggles from Knit Picks, and they get as many, if not more, compliments (and inquiries) than the coats themselves! For Lulu's coat I used our Feather Toggle. Light and flat and really stylish, it's added a little something special to the outside of her coat. Since the coat is lined with Liberty flowers, too, I like that the toggles reflect what's going on in the interior of the coat. |
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by Holly K on December 7, 2015
This month our discounted yarn is Reverie! That means, all December long, Reverie is 25% off*. If you've been tempted to try this gorgeous alpaca/acrylic worsted weight blend, or you've loved it for a long time, this might be the month to place an order (or tell someone special that it's on your Christmas list)! *Sale ends 12/31/15 at 11:59pm PST. Limited to stock on hand. Does not apply to past purchases or backorders. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re stuffing yourself, or a small creature you’ve knitted or crocheted, we wish you all the best this Thanksgiving. We’ll be indulging in food, friends, and crafting fun. Here’s some links from around the web of things we think you might like in your Thanksgiving Day Chill Zone! Crochet: The adorable turkey, above with the free pattern HERE (Ravelry link)! A football, to felt and enjoy! A pretty chair cover, for each of your guests! Knit: A Turkey Day Dishcloth for your own kitchen, or the one of your host! A tiny football, as you watch the game! A gorgeous table runner to dress things up for the holiday season! Eat: Hannah’s favorite Mac and Cheese recipe (she loves the Brussel Sprouts, too!) Alison’s favorite Challah Bread recipe Emily’s favorite Pecan Pie recipe! The Green Bean Casserole we all love ... |
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by Jenny K on November 19, 2015
November signals many things - cooler weather, the return of rainy days here in the Pacific Northwest, upcoming holiday parties, time spent with family and friends. In in the spirit of the pre-holiday season, we bring you our top picks for a fun and festive November! 1. Palette yarn in Shoal>> 2. Pyra Mitts pattern>> 3. Knit Picks Pin Back Buttons>> 4. Knitting Needle Gauge>> 5. Wool of the Andes Worsted yarn in Fairy Tale>> 6. Go Your Own Way Socks free pattern>> 7. Caspian Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set>> 8. Wool of the Andes Bulky yarn in Beach Glass>> 9. Knit Happy Lifestyle Water Bottle>> |
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by Holly K on November 17, 2015
The great thing about featuring staff projects is seeing the diversity of things that the Knit Picks' employees make with our yarns. I love seeing things in the office that are so unique and different. I also love seeing the different ways we all use KP yarns for garments, and the ways the different blends lend themselves to different kinds of sweaters. Here are some recent staff projects. See what you think! Alison made this epic cactus from 3 skeins of Tuff Puff in Macaw, with 1 skein of Tuff Puff in Pucker for the pompom. She had no pattern, so she knit a rectangle and gathered it at the top. The pompom was made using the Jumbo Clover Pompom Maker. Made for her daughter Audrey, this cactus is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! If you're looking for a good cactus pattern, I would recommend Cute & Easy Cacti (Ravelry link). It's free, and you can customize it as you'd like! |
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by Holly K on November 12, 2015
Have you seen our newest tutorials? If you're new to knitting or crochet, we've got five great new classes to teach you the basics, featuring projects you'll love to make. One of our favorite projects is our Knit Beginner Blanket. Using our free pattern (available HERE), Jenny takes you through all the steps to making this amazing blanket in her favorite yarn, Preciosa. We thought you might like to learn a bit more about Jenny, so I asked her some pertinent questions, below! |
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by Hannah on November 10, 2015
I live and breath podcasts these days. At any given moment you can find me listening to one while I work (as I type this!), in the car, as I cook, clean, sew, weave, knit, crochet... basically my entire day is filled with surprising episodes from amazing podcasters. 'Tis the season for some heavy-duty crafting so I thought I would put together a short list of my favorite podcasts to listen to! So sit back, grab your WIP and a mug of favorite tea, and explore these absolutely delightful shows. |
