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by Knit Picks Staff on October 17, 2012
It's that time of year again: time to put away the sandals and dig through my collection of warm, comforting handknit socks. The only problem is that my sock drawer is empty - all of my socks are in the darning pile! I've often heard folks say, "Darning? That's when I say "darn!" as I toss them out!" I, however, prefer the old wartime motto: 'Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.' |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Knit Picks Podcast on October 11, 2012
Not ready to let go of your summer knitting just yet? Keep your lace projects inspired with this week’s podcast as Kelley chats with designer Anna Dalvi, author of the books Shaping Shawls and Ancient Egyptian Lace & Color. Hear all about Anna’s love of shawls and her design process for her book Shaping Shawls, which focuses on construction techniques for shawls. In her newest book, Ancient Egyptian Lace & Color, Anna uses her lace knitting expertise to explore the stories, symbolism, and mythologies of Egypt as reinterpreted through her lace designs. Anna also shares a few of her favorite mythological stories with Kelley and how they have inspired her designs. Ancient Egyptian Lace & Color. And don’t forget to check out Anna’s first book, Shaping Shawls! 3 easy ways to listen… |
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by Kelley on October 9, 2012
The five knitters who came together to create Wearwithall wanted to offer a knitwear collection with enough variety to make their book the one you come back to again and again.With only 13 patterns, the designers have been completely successful. The breadth of the patterns gives you plenty to knit. But, each pattern can also lead to several more projects simply by making a few small changes. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on October 8, 2012
This knitpicks x dresslands online shopping sites sequin dress is a sequin shorts dress, going together well with a dark top. This dress showcases a woman’s arms and legs, as it is a round neckline with sleeveless construction and a shorts – style dress. The mesh is heavily embellished and there is sequin detailing all over the dress. The material is 100 percent viscose, giving it a strong but comfortable feel. The size is fit and relaxed and the zip fly function has twin-bar fastening. The material must be hand washed because of its sensitivity. It’s a great look for a casual going out night. Some features of this dress include: Round neckline Sleeveless construction Heavily embellished mesh Sequin detailing |
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by Knit Picks Staff on October 3, 2012
Welcome to the Knit Picks Stash! This is our staff blog where we share personal knitting adventures, show off new tutorials and videos, and give updates on new products for Knit Picks. Kelley Owner,KnitPicks Kerin Designer Alison Director of KnitPicks Stacey Relationship Manager Kim Merchandising Manager Amy WebDeveloper Heidi GraphicDesigner Hannah GraphicDesigner Jenny K. Education Coordinator Jenny C. MarketingSpecialist |
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by Stacey on September 24, 2012
This weekend was one of the Knit Picks staff's favorite festivals - Oregon Flock and Fiber! I think pretty much all of us have gone every year to drool over pretty yarn and fiber and this year was no exception. And after a gloomy dark Friday, Saturday was full of gorgeous sunshine (but still cool enough for some knitwear!) so it was a perfect day to drive out the Canby Fairgrounds. This year, since I've gone to a lot of yarn festivals this year, I actually was more interested in seeing the cute animals! Several of us met up before the duck herding demonstration to watch the herding dogs show off their skills. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on September 20, 2012
Bohus sweaters are known for their subtle gradients of color and the fuzzy halo that gives them an almost ethereal glow. The tradition of Bohus sweater knitting is a recent and colorful one, inspired by many other European knitting styles and the fashions of the mid 20th century. The most recognizeable Bohus item is the yoked sweater. Though the typical elements of a Bohus-style sweater can be applied to lots of items like gloves and hats, a colorful stranded yoke really shows off the techniques used. Careful planning of increases, multiple colors in each row, knit and purl stitches and slipped stitches create a texture unique to Bohus knitting. This texture can make even the simplest motif, like stripes or dots, look exotic and unexpected. When I began thinking about Tuva, I wanted color to become the real focus, and let the stitches help to show them off. I didn't want this to be subtle - and immediately jumped for a vivid rainbow. With so many elements to balance, designing a Bohus-style yoked sweater presents some interesting challenges. |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on August 30, 2012
Always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to use technology to organize her fiber life, Kelley shares her enthusiasm for a handful of knitting apps! Kelley reviews three apps for android users that help you stay on track throughout your knitting project and keep you connected to your Ravelry account – no matter where you might find yourself knitting! Kelley first reviews Ravulous, a handy app that links to your Ravelry account so you can manage your stash, search through patterns, and update your projects. Next, Kelley talks about the Ravelry Photo Uploader app that lets you snap a photo of your WIP and upload it to your Ravelry project page directly from your phone! That way you can be sure to keep your projects organized and up to date, no matter if you are at your local knit night or on the road. Both of the Ravelry ... |
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by Hannah on August 29, 2012
Say "hullo!" to Marisol the Knitted Mouse from Rachel Borello Carroll's free pattern on Ravelry. Oh he's so cute, I can't even stand it! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on August 10, 2012
I always love choosing new colors for our yarns, but it's no secret that Palette is my 'baby'. So, when we decided that it was time to make the big move to 150 colors, I set out to not just 'fill in', but add a whole set that not only complements the existing colors but is evocative in itself. And so I am super excited to present our new Palette colors for 2012! The set was inpired by so many things: new growth, delicacy, and the hints of colors that lie at the edges of grey. |
