by Kate M on September 29, 2020
Surprise! It’s the end of September. Well, technically that’s not the surprise, although I will say that time has almost no meaning at this point (2020, amiright?) so, YES. The fact that fall is officially here is a bit of brain bender. No, the surprise is this—our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting series has begun! We’ve added a little twist to our lineup this year. Ya know, just to keep things interesting. Each week from now until the middle of December, we’ll be offering one of our greatest hit patterns to you as a FREE download! But it will only be available for one week, so be sure to download it right away! To kick things off ... |
Category Archives: Patterns
by Lee Meredith on September 22, 2020
It's new collection time! Pathways is a book (and eBook) of garments and accessories with squishable, texture-tastic stitch patterns. Perfect for cozy autumn knitting, with tea and a movie, these designs are mostly made up of simple knits and purls so they can be speedily stitched. |
by Kate M on September 16, 2020
Fall is in the air…cozy pullovers, gift knitting, and endless cups of warm spiced cider are on the horizon. If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer and need a little nudge, our latest batch of fiber creations and exclusive patterns are just the ticket to get you in the fall mood. |
by Lee Meredith on September 8, 2020
Have you seen our newest book yet? Block Party (available as a print book or eBook) is a collection of modular blankets, meaning they are all constructed of modules, or blocks, or pieces, which are either knit together as you go, or seamed together at the end, or some of each. There are a wide range of blanket styles, from modern to traditional, colorful to neutral, something for everyone! |
by Lee Meredith on May 11, 2020
Have you seen our newest dishcloths book, Kitchen Kaleidoscope? Dishcloths are a perfect way to learn new techniques on a small scale, use up cotton leftovers, and make fun and useful gifts! |
by Kate M on January 3, 2020
Hello, 2020! We’re up to ears in a gorgeous rainbow of new wools, classic Celtic cable patterns, and enticingly squishy Brioche knits. Are you ready for this? |
by Knit Picks Podcast on December 20, 2019
With the new year right around the corner we’re busy reflecting on the goals and resolutions we made in the waning days of 2018. Erica and Lee chat about their resolutions for this year and what did (or did not, as the case might be) happen. Each then look forward to 2020 and make some plans for the New Year. Next, Stacey and Hannah take a holistic look at 2019. Knit Picks has introduced more new yarns than ever before, and both Stacey and Hannah successfully completed their 2019 resolutions. The past year saw some exciting new developments for Knit Picks, and we can’t wait to see what 2020 will bring. Reflect and look forward with the Knit Picks Podcast team. ... |
by Kate M on December 10, 2019
The holidays are so close, I can practically taste them! Each day another door on my daughter's advent calendar is opened in gleeful anticipation while I spend my day trying to conceive another nightly bout of elf on the shelf shenanigans. |
by Knit Picks Podcast on September 27, 2019
Palette Color Card We have a special guest for this episode! Lisa Seifert joins Stacey to chat about our newest colorwork collection, Spectrum. Lisa brings some new insight to the design process and shares some behind the scenes info about her patterns in this stunning collection. Our Q + A segments continue! We love answering your knitting questions (keep them coming!) and tackle all your colorwork conundrums in this episode. Stay tuned for tips for proper tension, color choice, and yarn selection! Whether you’re a colorwork enthusiast or just getting started, stay tuned for a deep dive on one of our favorite techniques. As always, happy listening and happy crafting! Listen on Apple Podcasts |
by Kate M on September 4, 2019
Even though fall is just around the corner, we’re more than a little excited to debut an abundance of new colors of some of our favorite cotton yarns for all of you cool cotton lovers. We’re also ecstatic to introduce our first-ever faux-fur yarn, Fable Fur! It’s an ultra-plush premium acrylic yarn that is destined to add an extra-touch of softness to your cold-weather knits. The cozy possibilities are practically endless! Given that the temps are about to start dropping in the Northern Hemisphere, we naturally couldn’t help but to create two new collections that are fit to serve you well throughout the colder months—one a modern take on traditional gansey sweaters and the other a comprehensive pattern collection and reference guide to the intricate art of colorwork knitting. Sound good? Then read on! New Yarn: Fable Fur |