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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! |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Holly K on July 17, 2015
Have you tried Comfy, our cotton blend yarn? It's truly my favorite, when I'm not using wool. Now, for a limited time, you can get a free ball of Comfy! Just do a bit of shopping ($25 or more) and add a ball of Comfy to your cart. At checkout, add promo code COMFY, and your ball will be free! Find out all the details HERE, and don't forget, this includes Comfy Worsted Heather Special Reserve, one of our favorite yarns. See some projects in it HERE! *Promo ends 07/22/15 at 11:59pm EST. Normal shipping charges apply. Purchase required, must meet or exceed $25. Purchase required, does not apply to downloadable merchandise, gift cards and backorders. No adjustments to prior purchases or to purchases made after this promotion expires. Offer good while supplies last – limit one per customer; must be logged into free Knit Picks account for promo to be valid. No cash value. Cannot be combined with other promo codes or offers. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 15, 2015
Have you ever crafted for charity? In this episode of the podcast, we feature charities that can use your handmade items! "Click for Babies" provides hospitals with purple hats to help protect infants. "Knitted Knockers" provides bra inserts to women who have undergone mastectomies. Podcast listeners highlight ways they contribute to non-profit organizations, and Knit Picks' own Stacey talks about "Helping Hands: Made with Love, Given with Heart", our recent book about charity crafting. Tune in to the podcast, and be inspired! |
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by Jenny K on July 13, 2015
This month, we couldn't help but be inspired by the summer sunshine! For our the July Guide - we chose yarns, projects and accessories that reflected our sunny disposition and focused on warm golds and bright, cheerful yellows. What have you been loving this month? 1. Buddina Vest>> 2. Sunstruck Options Interchangeable Needle Set>> 3. Swish Worsted in Honey>> 4. Yarn Swift>> 5. Southampton Tote in Solar Ikat>> 6. Addis Abeba Shawl>> 7. Diadem DK in Gold>> 8. Retractable Tape Measure>> 9. Jumbo Interchangeable Needle Tips>> |
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by Jenny K on July 9, 2015
Our summer yarn sale has all kinds of amazing deals just waiting to be found - but the most irresistible by far is Wool of the Andes Worsted! Over half of the 100 colors are on sale up - up to 30% off, which means you can nab some colors at only $1.88/50g ball. Very, very tempting indeed! And a good yarn sale just wouldn't be complete without a few patterns to pair with the new additions to your yarn stash. Wool of the Andes is such an amazing, versatile yarn and it's perfect for everything from hats and toys to garments and home decor. Here are a few of my top picks for this wooly wonder! 1. Hats Taking just a couple balls of yarn, Wool of the Andes is my go-to option for hand knit hats. Here are a few of my favorite go-to hat patterns - everything from simply ribbed hats to colorwork and cables, a little something for every kind of knitting mood that you might find yourself in. Ribbed Watch Cap |
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by Hannah on July 8, 2015
Summer is my favorite time to work on dye projects and today is the last day to save 30% on our range of dyes for natural fibers! |
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by Holly K on July 7, 2015
Certainly one of our favorite fibers in recent months has been the Comfy Worsted Heather Special Reserve yarns. A blend of 75% Pima Cotton and 25% acrylic, Comfy is both easy on your hands and wallet. It's the heathered colors that have us swooning, and now that they're part of the Summer Yarn Sale, it's even harder to resist stocking up on some more. Unfortunately, when they're gone, they're gone! Here's two projects we've made in Comfy Heathers recently, as well as one suggestion - all for small people! |
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by Holly K on July 4, 2015
We hope you'll have a great long holiday weekend if you're in the US. Even if you're not, we have some suggestions for some great patterns, snacks, drinks, and music that will make your American Dreams come true! Set up your Fourth of July Chill Zone, and find your Summer happy place, even in the heat! |
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by Holly K on June 30, 2015
Emily, Hannah, and Alison have been working hard on some new sweaters for themselves, and their handmade garments have turned out so, so well! Made in fingering weight, worsted, and bulky yarns, these garments are perfect for every occasion - from a day at the lake in the hottest weather, to cool nights camping in the forest. Check out some recent projects made by Knit Picks staff, and if you're inspired to make a new garment, now is the time to buy the yarn! With 40% off over 600 yarns in our Summer Yarn Sale, you're sure to find a fiber that will make knitting your next sweater an absolute joy. Now, let's begin! |
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by Jenny K on June 29, 2015
To accompany our new and expanded selection of Alpaca Cloud lace yarns, we've update of our all-time favorite lace designs - the Spring and Summer Seasons Shawl! This colorful shawl is knit with 2 strands of yarn held double throughout, in different combinations, to produce graduated color changes. Spring and Summer Seasons Shawl Pattern And with over 60 colors of Alpaca Cloud to choose from, you can get as bright and bold or soft and subtle as you want. And to kick start your creativity, we've put together 6 color palettes that would be stunning for this dreamy shawl. Nothing says summer quite like the gradient of a tropical sunset - get transported to island time whenever you please with this glowing color combo. |
