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by Daniel K. on August 13, 2018
If you want to hear me gush about how excited I am about the new Dapper collection (KNITTED FLATCAP *), then you should definitely check out the podcast episode. Rather than blather on further about how much I like the patterns, I thought we could all benefit from a touch more objectivity and dive a little into the more technical aspects of the collection. Between all of the Henleys and cardigans and pullovers, there are 8 sweaters in Dapper. So let’s take a good look at the differences between your many sweatery choices. |
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by Kate M on July 25, 2018
New Stroll Minis Stroll Tonal Mini Packs are here, and they are kind of our favorite thing right now. You could say these baby hanks are serving as a sort of *unofficial* litmus test for future micro-skein production here at Knit Picks. Featuring the same Stroll Tonal colors as our regular 100g hank versions, each pack contains a total of 100g of color curated joy, with 5 individual 20g hanks of varying shades. Perfect for small colorwork projects, gifting, or just sampling the many flavors of Stroll, we know you’re gonna love these babies. Dapper Collection Add a dash of panache to your everyday wardrobe with the timeless pieces of our Dapper collection. Comprised of cardigans, ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 12, 2018
Hello to our extremely lovely and fabulous Knit Picks blog readers out there! I’m extra excited about today’s post, because I get to show you some of the staff projects that each of us are working on right now in our free time. We want to inspire you to create, and there’s no better conduit to that enthusiasm than sharing our own. I hope this opportunity to hear about our what’s on our needles helps you get excited about a project you’ve wanted to start on. The knitting community is our biggest source of inspiration, so we’d love to return that inspiration back to you! Hillary “I have been wanting to make the Mini Kitty Pouf as soon as I saw it! It is ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on July 3, 2018
Galileo, Galileo: my most favorite soft and silky yarn named after an Italian polymath! This yarn captures the brilliant shimmer of the night sky spun into luxurious fibers you can knit into some truly fresh and fantastic patterns. The best news? This month it’s on sale for 20% off! I love the luxurious way this yarn drapes and flows, and it’s unique sheen is fantastic for displaying stitch, cable, and lace in crisp detail. Here are a few patterns that really know how to rock it in Galileo: Trellis Vines Stole/Poncho This beautiful lace stole is as versatile as it is beautiful! Knit in the lovely violet tones of ‘Urchin’ this ... |
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by Elaine D'Arcangelo on May 26, 2018
After a long search, and many many bids my husband and I finally bought our very first house! Coincidentally the Knit Picks Tranquility home collection came out the same month we bought our first home. I was so excited because this collection has the perfect patterns to add a touch of style and comfort to our new home! These patterns would also make great house warming gifts if you know of anyone who recently bought a new home. Just be warned – you might want to keep them all for yourself! Here are a few patterns I’m thinking about making for my new abode. Diamondbacked Pillow The chic Diamondbacked Pillow has the perfect geometric colorwork pattern to give my living room or bedroom some much needed ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 13, 2018
Mother’s day can mean different things depending on you and your family’s traditions. For some it means gathering with family and celebrating together; others – a quiet day in. But for every Mother on Mother’s day, there’s one thing that I think should always come with the territory: some well-deserved time in the chill zone. Being a parent so often requires you to put aside your own needs to prioritize those of your family, but Mother’s day is about appreciating all that hard work and sacrifice. Every mom deserves to have her dedication celebrated! Here are some ideas and suggestions of how to spend some of that hard-won time relaxing this Mother’s Day: Morning with the Family |
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by Knit Picks Staff on March 29, 2018
Our staff is passionate about knitting, but there is always some project waiting in our queues that we’d love to have the time or skills to make. You’re invited to post a comment below and share your own dream projects with us, too. We’d love to see what you aspire to accomplish! Here are some of the knitting dream projects that we’d like to pursue. Kate, Administrative Assistant Gradience Shawl in Stroll Gradient My goal is to knit my first shawl before the beginning of summer. What I love about the Gradience Shawl is the opportunity to use a brilliant pop of color to accentuate the geometric lines of the piece. The basic lace technique required to make this ... |
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by Kate M on March 26, 2018
“If you wear things you adore, you just look better” – Margherita Missoni Revel in the details of Renew, our latest collection of simple + sweet spring sweaters and tops! Everywhere I look, daffodils are displaying themselves proudly against the backdrop of dark and stormy skies. Cherry blossoms adorn the path along the riverbank in downtown PDX, and the air smells sweetly of freshly opened buds. It’s Spring, and it is glorious! While I live for the coziness of a good ole chunky oversized sweater, there’s nothing quite like feeling the returning warmth of the sun directly on my skin. The garments of Renew are similar to what I envision when I try to conceptualize my dream Spring wardrobe. Below are some of my very favorite pieces ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on March 23, 2018
Today I’m really excited to introduce our two newest yarn lines: MoMo Merino and Alux! MoMo Merino has the distinction of being the biggest yarn in the history of Knit Picks! MoMo is pre-knit into a tube and then filled with lofty Merino roving. This creates a super soft Superwash Merino yarn that is perfect for arm knitting! With each stitch measuring an inch or more, and with 5 cute colors, MoMo can help you craft gorgeous, unique accessories in mere minutes. We also offer a free MoMo Merino Cowl pattern, written by our very own Stacey to inspire you ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on February 13, 2018
Everyone get ready to have some phenomenal ideas, because the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year is Ultra Violet! I love when knitting inspiration finds me. Anything that can give me a fresh or interesting way to approach my projects is always welcome. When Pantone released their 2018 color of the year I realized that I can’t remember the last thing I knitted in violet. It’s such a beautiful color and their choice really made me wonder why I hadn’t used it! I saw this as a fantastic opportunity to explore for myself new patterns and yarns in this captivating color, and decided to share my findings with you. Some of my favorite yarns ... |
