 |
by Knit Picks Staff on December 5, 2011
I am what some people call a "fashion enthusiast". More accurately, I am a fashion fiend. In my past life (before marriage, college and job), I used to model for some really cool local designers, and even a couple of high-fashion brands. I stopped modeling professionally when I was about 18 but those years in the industry have definitely left their mark. Every season since then, I have made a ritual of stocking up on fashion mags and gummy bears and devoting a full day to sifting through the pages of beautiful (and quite often crazy) fashion trends that will soon be gracing the shelves of local stores. Over the weekend, my husband and I were invited to attend a private shopping party at Nordstrom where, while being fed an unreasonable amount of champagne and hors d'oevures, we were allowed to browse some of the upcoming season's hottest fashion trends. While I am the world's biggest sucker for a new pair of jeans, this season's shopping party was all about accessories for me. As I was calmly (ha!) sorting through the shelves of beautiful items, I started to notice a trend. Knits! Most of the items that I fell in love with were things that most knitters/crocheters could make fairly easily! I thought that since so many of you are much more talented than I, I would share some of the things that I saw flying out the door last night in the arms of proud shoppers, like myself, in hopes that you can gain inspiration for any last minute gifts. |
Category Archives: Inspiration
 |
by Jenny K on December 1, 2011
When I found out that one of my close friends was pregnant, my mind instantly wondered off to all of the adorable baby knitting I would be able to enjoy in the next few months. Tiny booties. Cute hats. Little sweaters. And of course, the baby blanket. This would be the biggest project of all my baby knitting plans, so it was first on my list to start. |
 |
by Kelley on November 29, 2011
Wave anything in front of me that has a lot of pockets and I will buy it! I often don’t even know how I am going to use the item but I just know it has potential. If you blend pockets with bright, “Kelley” colors and I end up drooling in public. |
 |
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! |
 |
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. |
 |
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? |
|
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. |
 |
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! |
 |
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. |
 |
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! |
