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by Knit Picks Staff on November 28, 2011
Wallpaper and background images We have had requests from some of our customers for a wallpaper/background image of our latest yarn visuals. Below you will find links to images that are suitable to use as computer desktop backgrounds, screen savers, or wallpaper. Simply click on your favorite picture to get to the larger version of the image. Then, right click on the image and choose "Set as Background". Enjoy! |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Alison on November 17, 2011
I have a significant, documented obsession with Jared Flood's Turn a Square hat pattern. Whenever I'm in the mood for instant gratification and a not-too-hard-but-not-too-simple project, it's my go-to for a basic watchman's cap with a nicely shaped crown. For these hats, I had a lonely skein of self-striping yarn in my stash (I think it's Merino, it didn't have a label). I knit up a quick hat using the Wool of the Andes worsted in Mink Heather as the contrast color, making a small dent in my stash and leaving me with more than 50% of my mystery self-striping yarn. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on November 17, 2011
I've just completed about half a year of knitting for charity, family, and pretty much anyone who isn't me. When I told my husband that what I really wanted for my birthday this year was to knit something for myself, he emphatically agreed! (and of course added that he wants something too.) I want a new sweater. Not that I don't have a bunch already, but there's just something awesome about new things, you know? I went into my craft room and saw my completely insane stash and immediately drew a blank. With so many choices, what should I knit? So I implore you, dear reader, to help me decide! So far this year I've knit myself a Setesdal-inspired sweater, a colorwork yoked sweater, a lace panel cardigan, and a stranded pullover with Turkish-inspired patterning. So, what next? |
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by Jenny K on November 16, 2011
Buttons can be one of the last finishing details that you put on a sweater or cardigan, and it is just as important to choose the right buttons for your project as it is to find the right yarn. And if you have recently checked out our selection of buttons, you know just how many options, styles, materials, and shapes of buttons there are to choose from. So in the spirit of all the holiday knitting I'm sure everyone is busy with, we put together a handy tutorial on how to go about choosing a button style that works best for your project and yarn so you can put the finishing touches on all of those WIPs with confidence. |
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by Hannah on November 15, 2011
Back in my very first post here I mentioned that I wanted to make a mini Linus. When Linus' fur is completely grown out he very much resembles a giant pile of roving with the addition of two very long ears and two very pink eyes. So, my first try at making my very own pocket sized Linus had me reaching for that silky, glossy Bare Gloss Roving. The silk and merino in this particular roving mimics Linus' beautiful shimmery fur so well! |
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by Kelley on November 10, 2011
Remember how I have been wanting to return to the mantra simplicity of sock knitting? A pattern with enough interest to engage my mind but simple enough to knit whenever I had even a little bit of time. Cindy's Socks - they have now been officially named -- are exactly what I needed. They are so perfectly matched to my knitting needs that I finished Cindy's pair in record time. |
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by Stacey on November 10, 2011
Growing up, we always had an advent calendar every December 1st - my parents would buy one of those cardboard versions where you open a little door every day & get a piece of chocolate until Christmas day. Well Emily Ivey has put together a cute idea for a knitted version - Smitten! |
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by Jenny K on November 7, 2011
My very first weaving project is done! Just yesterday afternoon, I took a bit of time to put the finishing touches on my weaving project by braiding the ends and tying them off. Although my edges aren't quite even and there are a few flubs here and there, I have to say I am quite pleased with my first attempt at weaving with a rigid heddle loom. And the colors are simply stunning, I love the way there are bright pops of teal and lime green, but overall, the colors seem so well balanced. |
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by Jenny K on October 31, 2011
If you have been following along with our podcasts, you might have heard Kelley chatting with me about rigid heddle looms. After working with Kelley on creating video tutorials for weaving with a rigid heddle loom, I was instantly fascinated by the color possibilities! I have never worked with a rigid heddle before, but I am in the beginning stages of planning out my first project. |
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by Stacey on October 31, 2011
(with apologies to Monty Python) We all hope you are having a great Halloween! Many of us here at the office love to dress up on Halloween and some of us couldn't resist going with a theme - Lumberjacks! When Joanna Rankin's pattern for Beardo came across my desk, we all thought it was one of the most fun patterns we'd seen & made plans right then & there to make them for Halloween. |
