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by Knit Picks Staff on August 16, 2013
We all have a place that we hold dear in our hearts - our own 'Happy Place'. Now you can have two more to wrap yourself in - the Happy Place Afghans! These afghans make beautiful bedspreads and feature whimsical scenes from some popular happy destinations. The Forest afghan takes you to a dense, geometric pine forest with an owl for company, while the Ocean afghan invites you to share the rolling waves with an inquisitive whale. |
Category Archives: Kits
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by Knit Picks Staff on August 9, 2013
As much as it pains me to know that summer is on it's way out, I'm so happy to be getting back to sweater knitting for Fall. That's why I'm over the moon that we've re-released the beautiful Lofoten Pullover! This Norwegian-inspired unisex pullover is worked in Wool of the Andes Sport, making it super toasty and a much quicker knit that a traditional ski sweater. Right now we have kits available in Brown and Black versions, or you can use our Kit Builder feature and pick your own colorway! |
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by Stacey on July 23, 2013
Looking for a lightweight project to work on this summer? We are so excited to offer the fantastically talented Cassie Castillo's wonderful pattern as a kit! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 19, 2013
Nothing quite captures the human imagination like the brilliant night sky. There's something magical about those glittering lights against the inky veil of night. Bring that magic into your knitting with the Starry Stole! Beads transform this otherwise soft and simple stole into a field of twinkling stars. The simplicity of the pattern makes the Starry Stole a wonderful first beaded knitting project. The best part is that as a kit, the beads come included, so you can get going on the pattern right away or package the kit as a gift for a new-to-beads knitter. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 12, 2013
If you're looking for a lovely, Estonian-inspired project, try the Baltic Lace Shawl kit! This shawl is influenced by the incredible lace knitting of Estonia. Complete with the traditional 'Greta Garbo' border pattern and plenty of nupps, the Karukell Shawl is worked as one rectangular piece, with an edging knit on. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on June 28, 2013
The Diatom Shawl is back in two new kit colorways! This fabulous fingering weight shawl is patterned after the intricate structure of marine diatoms. With a few hundred times' magnification, this structure makes for a beautifully structured circular shawl. |
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by Heidi on June 3, 2013
I work for a yarn company, but I can't stand most wool. While it would be a stretch to dub me a Barbie (my preferred outfit is sweatpants and I don't even own a brush), I am known around the office for my fastidious skin. Even the thought of wool makes it itch. Thankfully, we carry a wool yarn that is kind enough even for my royal skin, and it was recently kitted into a stunning cowl. My co worker Jenny penned a clever little haiku in honor of the grand event: Double crochet cowl, you are even soft enough for Princess Heidi And here is the kit (not on me .. I gave up modeling a long time ago): |
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by Jenny K on May 30, 2013
Blankets are one of my favorite go-to projects for baby showers and little ones - there is just something really special about putting one's time and efforts into a larger project like a blanket or throw. And even though it is a bigger commitment than say, a sweater or a hat, I like knowing that a blanket is sure to get a lot of use and will be there, even as the little one gets older. I tend to lean towards simple stitches for these larger projects, but the super adorable Among the Bamboo Blanket is definitely tempting me to reconsider my simple ways the next time I need a baby blanket project. My favorite part? This pattern is available as two different kits: a colorwork version and a knit/purl textured version! Among the Bamboo Blanket (colorwork version) |
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by Stacey on May 21, 2013
Have you checked out our newest kits yet? The 2 versions of the Splendiferous Stripes Shawl kit were rather fun for us - the pattern is by our former coworker Angela Modzelewski (who we all miss very much!). But even as she's gone on to her new projects, she keeps in touch since she has such fun patterns in the IDP program! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 17, 2013
Nothing says Spring quite like flowers, and lace is a spring-knitting mainstay. So, what happens when the two are combined? Magic! Geoff Hunnicutt has marvelously merged the art of lace and the beauty of nature in his Tuscan Sunflower Shawl. |
