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by Kate M on October 27, 2018
Spoiler alert – someone at KP Headquarters is going as a lady cat for Halloween (raises hand). More specifically, a lady cat who purr-furrs to multitask while styling photo shoots. In the spirit of all things Halloween, the Knit Picks staff brings to you our list of freaky holiday favorites! |
Category Archives: silliness
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by Kate M on August 20, 2018
You might say we have kitties on the brain here at Knit Picks. All. The. Time. That being said, it’s no surprise there has been an influx of Mini Kitty Poufs floating around the office as of late. Both our Merchandising Manager Alexis and myself recently made this project with Mighty Stitch Super Bulky yarns. It’s a ... |
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by Emily G on May 31, 2017
We've had so much fun with our cat-themed collection, 9 Lives, that we thought we would offer a freebie wallpaper download to keep the cat love going! I created an illustration of two cats tangled up in yarn - the orange cat is not too happy about it, but the gray cat is having a great time. |
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by Jennifer on April 24, 2017
Sometimes, you just need to have a little fun! |
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by Daniel K. on April 4, 2017
Explore the origin of some of the most commonly used knitting terms, with occasional tangents into knitting history! |
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by Emily G on April 1, 2017
Hello! You may have noticed some changes around here. We're so excited to introduce Pasta Picks! While fiber arts are our first love, we've decided to embark on a new journey into our second love- pasta! |
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by Daniel K. on February 7, 2017
For experienced knitters, we get so used to knitting terms that we don’t even think about them anymore, but for the beginner it can seem bewildering. A little understanding can go a long way, and I’ve always found a singular pleasure in “useless" knowledge, so let’s explore a little about yarn weights. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on April 15, 2015
If you've gotten a Knit Picks order in the last couple of months, you might have noticed a card hiding out with your yarn - tempting you to reveal your deepest, darkest crafty secrets with the world! We've loved reading through your submissions on Instagram (#CraftingConfessions) and there have been many LOL-worthy moments...mainly because we can relate! And now, we decided it was time to turn the tables and reveal our own confessions with you! Here are some of our favorite crafting confessions from the staff at Knit Picks, ENJOY! |
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by Hannah on March 28, 2013
I love any opportunity I get to photograph my little buddy, Linus. Once upon a time he helped us with a video for our old Special Reserve yarn, Sugarbunny and he was the little cutie modeling a knit sweater on this very blog a few weeks ago. Yesterday, we got to take advantage of his very accommodating personality (and his ability to hold still lying on his back all by himself) to take some fun photos with Palette. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on November 20, 2012
A pressing public service announcement:Step 1.) Spend a lot of time on Pinterest—particularly, “researching” project patterns. Step 2.) Develop a heretofore unnatural obsession with monster infinity scarves; know solidly that having one would complete you/make you a Winter Fairy. Or Faerie. Step 3.) Get swept up in Knit Picks’ excellent “Free Hank of Biggo” promotion. Let excitement build. |
