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by Jenny K on August 14, 2015
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to indulge in a Rosewood needle set, or maybe you just want to add a few sizes to your collection – now is the time to stock up on knitting needles! We have a needle sale* going on where you save 10% on everything from fixed circular needles, to straight needles and even all sets are included. Want to explore the entire range of lovely knitting needles and save 10%? You can find all of our knitting needles HERE. What are your favorite go-to knitting needles? *Limited to stock on hand. Sale ends Sept. 07, 2015. |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Jenny K on August 11, 2015
As summer fades and the fall approaches, our needles begin to ache for toasty sweaters, cozy wools and rustic tweeds. And our new Twist & Tweed 2015 Fall Collection indulges our need for all things cozy! Want to get a head start on your autumn apparel? We've put together 6 outfits featuring a cardigan, a pullover and a tunic-length cape from our new fall collection. Let's get started with the Herne Cardigan - a cozy heathered cardigan. Herne Cardigan FALL BACK TO BASICS: There is a simple reason that basic staples in our wardrobe double as classics: they look good, year after year. Case in point - a cabled cardigan paired with a plaid shirt and jeans. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on August 7, 2015
Do you have a large stash? Do you have no extra yarn? Do you consider yourself a collector, or do you only buy things when you have a project in mind? Our next podcast will be about stash: why we love it, why we hate it, why it's necessary, or not. If you've got a room full of yarn, or not a scrap to your name, we're interested in hearing your story. Write with your interesting stories about stash to podcast@knitpicks.com. If we choose you to be a part of our next podcast, you'll receive a "charm pack" of our favorite yarns (some would even call it a mini stash!). |
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by Holly K on August 5, 2015
Have you seen The Sweater Book? It's a unique set of patterns with interchangeable parts, so you can knit a sweater customized just the way you want! The book is authored by Hilary Smith Callis, a great designer, and interesting person! If you'd like to find out a bit more about her, and the book, click through to read 5 fun answers to questions we wanted to know! |
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by Jenny K on August 1, 2015
Although Summer is in full swing, we are already daydreaming of cozy wools and casting on sweaters. But in the meantime, we'll be soaking up the sunshine and finishing up our summer lace knitting. To get the free August 2015 wallpaper calendar background of your choosing (for smart phones, tablets and desktop computers), simply click the applicable device icon below. Enjoy! |
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by Stacey on July 30, 2015
With temperatures this week hovering around 100 degrees, I have no desire to touch actual wool! So instead this weekend I'll be knitting up our new free dishcloth pattern by Chelsea Berkompas - it features an adorable Happy Sheep. |
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by Hannah on July 28, 2015
We're well in to the summer months now, but that doesn't mean our stashes need to stay dormant until winter! I've put together a roundup of books with the perfect projects for warm weather (to work on and wear). It's the last few days of book sale so you can get your very own copies of all of these books at 40% off! |
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by Holly K on July 27, 2015
Did you get a chance to glance at Quiet Days, a collection of 5 adorable designs by Andi Satterlund? It's a very special collection from a well-known designer we love. But in case you're not familiar with Andi and her lovely design work, we wanted to ask 5 fun questions, to learn a bit more about her! |
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by Holly K on July 22, 2015
Have you ever seen a newborn wearing a purple cap, or gone to a maternity ward to see teeny purple caps being worn on all the tiny heads of babies? These caps are there thanks to “CLICK for Babies”, an organization that facilitates the distribution of caps made by crafters of all varieties, in hopes to raise awareness for the “Period of PURPLE Crying” or “Shaken Baby Syndrome” prevention. Christine Baker, Program Coordinator for Period of PURPLE Crying at Seattle Children’s Hospital, answers a few questions about the caps, and how you can start making them, too! |
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by Holly K on July 20, 2015
Do you knit lace? Personally, it terrifies me. I've tried it a few times, but between the intricate charts and constant yarn-overs, I get very confused, make mistakes, and often end of ripping my whole project back to the beginning, where I sit baffled at how anyone actually does this. I like lace in small doses: a panel here and there to complement the rest of a (simple) knitted project. I'm working my way up to Estonian shawls in very small increments, and when I look at books about lace, I dare myself to go forward, "lifelines" in hand. Here are five books from the Knit Picks shelves I love to page through. You might enjoy them, too! At 40% off in our current book sale, why not pick one up and cast-on (or dream, like me, of casting on). Our book sale is on, for only a bit longer! "Lace Yarn Studio" is a fun book with a collection of patterns from varied designers. From smaller projects to larger sweaters, you can work your way up to complicated projects and learn a bit more about lace yarn, in the process! |
