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by Holly K on June 23, 2015
We're focusing on charity crafting this month, with the release of our new book Helping Hands: Made With Love, Given With Heart. You can buy the book (on sale for just $5.99!), or download the ebook for free! It contains six patterns in both knit and crochet, that are perfect for donating to a charity who could really use your help. In the book, we highlight some worthy campaigns, one of them being Knots of Love. We wanted to learn a bit more about them, so we asked Christine, from the organization, to answer some questions. Click through to read all about it! |
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by Jenny K on June 17, 2015
With the days getting warmer and longer, we're dreaming of cool ocean waters and weekend beach trips - and it's a sensibility that is spilling over into our crafting life, too! What made our must-have list for June? Dreamy shades of blues and greens, touches of lace and portable projects. Check out our June Guide to discover a new summer treat for yourself or for a fellow fiber enthusiast! 1. Neptune Aloft Yarn Sampler>> 2. Meandre Cowl Free Pattern>> 3. 10" Caspian Straight Needle Set>> 4. Efflorescence Throw Pattern>> 5. CotLin Yarn (shown in Surf)>> 6. Under 100 Knit Collection Book>> 7. Hawthorne Kettle Dye Yarn (shown in Poseidon)>> 8. Elva Cardigan Pattern>> 9. Caspian Cable Needles>> |
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by Holly K on June 15, 2015
Did you craft in public this past Saturday? As we mentioned last week on the blog and on social media, we hosted a Knit Pick-nic for Craft in Public Day. The weather in Portland's Sellwood Park could not have been more gorgeous - neither could the crafts! |
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by Holly K on June 8, 2015
I have a great affinity for the books we publish ourselves here at Knit Picks. I've attended the photo shoots for them, been witness to the proof reading of them in the office, and have received copies of the gorgeous finished books, themselves. It's definitely one of the things that I want to show customers the most - the gorgeous quality of these books, and the great patterns contained within them. So, I was excited when I heard we were having a promo where, if you spend $25, you can pick out a Knit Picks book, for free! Since there's only a couple more days left of the promo, I thought I'd highlight my favorite 3 books. There's so many good ones, it's really hard to choose! |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on June 6, 2015
Have you ever made something so cute, you can still hear the "oohs" and "ahhhs" from everyone who saw it? This episode is devoted to cute knit and crochet - things you wear, decorations, and handmade stuffed friends to keep or give away. We hear from Anna Hrachovec, popular designer of knitted toys, about her career in knitting, pattern writing, and fine art, and her new book, "Adventures in Mochimochi Land" (pictured above). We'll also hear from podcast listeners about the cutest thing they've ever knit, and the relationships these things have fostered in their own lives. Knit Picks Director Alison Backus also gives us her top 3 tips when crafting stuffies. See below, for more cuteness! 3 easy ways to listen... |
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by Holly K on June 2, 2015
Welcome to our last installment of Toy Extras, where we've taken free knit and crochet patterns from our site and added them to the adorable toys in our new books "Cute, Cuter, Cutest: Toys to Love in 3 Sizes". Today we're highlighting some cold weather accessories for the cutest crochet giraffe ever! |
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by Jenny K on May 29, 2015
Give your yarn stash some love with a free ball of Chroma*, our favorite shade-shifting yarn! Available in both fingering and worsted weight yarn, you can create stunning colorful projects with minimal effort - the yarn does the hard part for you! The colors move gently through a single ply, creating subtly blended and shaded sections. Wanna know how to get in on this colorful deal? First -do a bit of shopping ($25+), then add your favorite color of Chroma to the shopping cart and then enter CHROMA at checkout! It's that easy and the one ball of Chroma is yours, for free! |
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by Holly K on May 27, 2015
This week we're continuing our series called "Toy Extras", where we offer up free patterns on our site to complement the patterns in "Cute, Cuter, Cutest: Toys to Love in 3 Sizes". This week is a quick one: Why not knit or crochet some dishcloths, as the perfect blankets for the smaller sized stuffed friends? Here we've made some of our favorites from 52 Weeks of Dishcloths: A Knit Picks Kitchen Spectacular, but you could just find your favorite dishcloths (both knit and crochet) in our free patterns section, and tuck in your "lovey" for a cozy night's sleep. Liza, the smallest size knitted raccoon, is loving her comfortable bed. For more toy extras, check out A Sweater for Dolly and Snacks for Hungry Sloths |
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by Jenny K on May 19, 2015
In addition to warmer weather and sunshine-filled days, there are lots of things that we're loving for May! First up - bright prints. Second - pops of coral with teal. Third - statement making accessories. Check out our must-have list for May and discover something new that you're sure to love as well! 1. Huckle Wrap Pattern $4.99» 2. Palette Yarn (shown in Rose Hip) $3.49/50g» 3. Italia Shopper $15.00» 4. Caspian Interchangeable Needle Set $50.39 $55.99» 5. Arrowhead Hat Pattern $4.99» 6. Wool of the Andes Sport (shown in Marina) $2.15/50g $2.69/50g» 7. Namaste Double Wide Circular Case $40.00» 8. Soak Wash $12.80 $16.00» 9. Caspian Crochet Hook Set $34.99» |
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by Jenny K on May 8, 2015
In need of a last-minute Mother’s Day Gift? Out of time? Never fear! The Knit Picks Gift Card is the gift that always fits and is sure to make Mom happy! Plus, that means Mom gets to pick out exactly what she really, really wants – guilt free! All you have to do is choose the amount, Mom chooses the present, and everyone is happy! Click HERE to get started so Mom is sure to find exactly the gift she wants. |
