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by Knit Picks on April 24, 2024
You’ve got your sock pattern, yarn, and needles that provide the correct gauge, but what else do you need to knit a pair of socks? These are our essential tools for knitting socks that you’ll want to have on hand when getting started. The essentials are surprisingly basic, and odds are good you’ve already got options on hand! But once you fall in love with sock knitting, there are even more tools that you’ll want to collect. We consider them nice to have, because you can complete a pair of socks without them, but they truly level-up the knitting sock experience! Essentials A RulerMany sock patterns give measurements to achieve instead of exact row counts, so a ruler is an important tool to have! A ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on November 22, 2019
Whether you’re brand new to knitting or an old hand, talking about the foundations of knitting can lead to some profound “ah hah!” moments. Time and again we think we’ve learned all there is to know about our favorite craft, only to be surprised by some little tip or trick from a fellow crafter that totally changes our process. Lee and Erica start the conversation by sharing their methods for reading both patterns and your knit fabric! Being able to look at your project and correctly “read” your stitches can help prevent errors as well as give you a greater understanding of general knit construction. We even have a little treat for our left-handed listeners. Next, Stacey and Hannah talk about ... |
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by Erica R on January 9, 2019
It’s finally here – the woolen garment high season. While our catalog is making its way to your mailbox, we thought we’d take a moment to share what’s new for us this winter. With three new pattern collections, new and returning yarns, and some fabulous new organizational tools, there’s no shortage of inspiration to be had. So cozy up, and read on! |
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by Daniel K. on August 23, 2018
In the constant cornucopia of our modern day druthers, its easy to overlook the fascinating world effortlessly encapsulated in every option available to us. The amazing array of exclusive yarn, tools and more offered by Knit Picks is no different, requiring a churn of activity, enthusiasm, and choice. |
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by Daniel K. on December 14, 2017
I don’t know about you, but I love a good stocking. They were a pretty big deal in my family when I was young and I've tried to carry on the tradition of presenting them ridiculously overflowing. Sometimes putting together a truly good stocking is almost more work than all of your other gift shopping combined, so we thought you might want some inspiration. |
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by Hannah on October 25, 2017
Calling all crafters! Whether you're neck-deep in gift knitting like I am, or indulging for some "selfish knitting", there's always a new tool to add to your craft arsenal. I've put together a list of my favorite tools, some are old favorite and others are unsung heroes. Stock up on these before the holiday madness for the best knit or crochet projects! |
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by Hannah on August 22, 2017
Pair your next project with the perfect tool! We love these tools so much that we've taken the time to develop different styles to suit a variety of crafters. Today we're going to dive into some of our favorite tools, comparing and contrasting features to get the perfect fit. |
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by Alexis WC on May 24, 2017
You can have pets and have nice things if you follow our handy guide cat (or dog) hair removal. |
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by Daniel K. on May 23, 2017
It’s time again for two of the sweetest words in the knitting world: NEEDLE SALE! Through June 12th, you can snag almost any needle sold by Knit Picks - 10% off. |
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by Alexis WC on April 13, 2017
This week we are offering a limited number of our Project Kits and Value Packs for 30-40% off and once the week is over so go these lovingly curated kits. |
