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by Jennifer on April 24, 2017
Sometimes, you just need to have a little fun! |
Category Archives: silliness
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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. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on November 12, 2012
First and foremost: A huge thanks to everyone that participated in our stunning, first-ever Yarn Election at Knit Picks. Your clever and passionate appeals were a true delight to read; may you never stop voicing your opinions on the pressing fiber issues of our time! However, there can only be one victor. Winning the election handily by a large margin, I present to you: |
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by Knit Picks Staff on February 10, 2012
It's no secret that I have a ridiculous stash. I've been fighting the dreaded SABLE (Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy) for some time now, and the only weapon I have is youth! But, barring medical advances that would have me able to knit productively till about 120 years old, I need to do something about my stash. What really spurred me on was the stash swap party we had last week. I had to go through my stash and get rid of stuff, and I was also determined to bring home less than I brought. But, I have to say that dumping out a comforter-bags' worth of stash all over my dining table was a bit of an eye-opener! |
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by Knit Picks Staff on February 7, 2012
What's a de-stash party, you ask? It's a yearly event that we do here at the office. Three years ago a few of us employees here at Knit Picks were complaining about the huge stash of yarn/fabric that we have at home. Since it was the first of the year and clean-up resolutions were on our minds, we came up with a "de-stash" party idea. Both knitters and quilters participated, and we brought in the yarn/fabric we were willing to part with. After weighing the stash we each bought, all the goodies were dumped into a big pile. The person who brought the most was the first to dig in! |
