Category Archives: tools

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New Dyed-to-Match Buttons

Attention sweater and garment knitters - we have some news that you are going to LOVE! We literally searched the world over to bring you these gorgeous custom buttons, hand-dyed to match our Wool of the Andes, Palette, and Swish yarns. Each button is formed from the corozu nut - also known as tagua - a durable, sustainable product that is scratch resistant and has an elegant natural grain.

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Sweater Care – Save Our Knits!

Let's talk sweater care. You've spent what feels like an eternity knitting away at this single garment and now that it's off the needles it's time to start taking care of it in a way that will ensure that it's still around decades later (as every good masterpiece should). We've got a range of simple tools that will keep your knits in tip-top condition, ready to pop on for everything from yard work to snuggling in front of a cozy fire with a good book.

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Knit Picks Big Sale is Happening….Now!

By now many of you have filled your carts with enough balls, hanks, and notions to inspire amazing creations for months to come, but for you late risers and curious shoppers here is a brief overview of what we have in store for the week ahead.

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ENDS SOON: Knitting Needle & Tool Sale

Today is the last day to take advantage of two amazing sales - select needles are 10% off and 800+ tools are up to 40% off! Personally, I can always use accessories and extra tools for my craft room, so the tool sale is just the thing for me. However, if you're looking to add a needle set to your collection or just need a few new needles, an extra 10% savings is always good! It's the last day to save on hundreds and hundreds of crafty tools and accessories! Find everything from handy stitch markers to storage solutions and other goodies, all up to 40% off. Not sure where to start? Hannah recently wrote about her favorite new tools (all of which are part of the sale) HERE and Jenny complied her list of top ten sale tool must-haves right HERE. Tool Sale: up to 40% off

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My Favorite Tools, and a Sale!

It's time to talk tools! Whether you need to update your arsenal or simply add something new to the mix, our ongoing Summer Tool Sale is a great opportunity to place those long-awaited orders for everything you need to get crafting. I'm going to share some of my favorite tools that are part of the sale before, but make sure to check out our full range of sale tools online in the next week!

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New Tool Kits!

Did you know we have some pretty great kits on our site? Ranging from technique-based tools to simply adorable accessories, we have a kit for just about every crafty moment that might arise. Take a peek at some of our brand new kits to see if there's something that you just have to have!

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Knitting & Crochet Tool Sale: Up to 40% Off!

Last week marked the start of our biggest and best tool sale, ever! With savings up to 40% off on over 800 accessories, there is definitely something for every knitter and crocheter. It's also an amazing time to stock up your craft room with those essentials that just always seem to vanish into thin air (...I'm looking at you, tapestry needles and stitch markers)! But the deals don't stop at small essentials, there are also handy baskets and boxes for yarn storage as well as cases to keep your needles and hooks happy. Not sure where to start with so many goodies to choose from? We've put together a quick list of out top ten must have tools (all at big time savings)! 1. Kacha Kacha Knitting Counter The practical solution to the "what row was I on?" dilemma! This cute knitting counter has a name that is as fun to say as it is to use. And with each click, you'll hear a satisfying "kacha" to let you know that another row is complete. Toss one in your knitting bag with your work-in-progress, and you'll always be on track.

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Bags bags bags!

Something I’m always on the look out for is a great knitting bag – it needs to be big enough to hold my projects, durable and easy to clean when I inevitably spill something on it, and a long handle to sling over my shoulder when on the go. Plus, it goes without saying, it needs to be cute! So I’m so very excited about our newest totebags – check out these beauties! These gorgeous bags tick every one of my requirements!  I love the size – they are big enough to hold a large project such as a sweater, plus roomy enough for a book and my purse as well. And check out the lining!

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Four New-to-You Craft Kits!

It's always a great time to dabble in a new craft and this holiday season is no exception! I like to take breaks from knitting or crochet to use different muscles and skills. With this in mind, I've been putting together some kits to help you on your way to your new hobby, starting with the PomPom Perfection Kit (above).

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Stuff We Love: Aromatic Cedar Gift Set

Whether you have a wee problem with wool moths or you just want your knits to smell like wonderful sun-warmed woods, the Aromatic Cedar Gift Set is all you need to spruce up your woolens. I store my finished sweaters in a cedar chest at home and am instantly transported back to the first day of every winter when my mother would unpack her sweaters from storage and give me a big, scratchy hug that smelled like cedar sachets - so I make sure that all of my sweaters continue that tradition. I'm also in the middle of a long-term war against wool moths and packing my knits away swaddled in cedar helps to protect them against those fluttering sneaks.

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