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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. |
Category Archives: Yarn
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by Hannah on August 21, 2018
I loved knitting with the springy, wooly goodness of Simply Wool for the first time! I'm so used to Wool of the Andes Superwash as my go-to worsted weight yarn but I'm truely a convert to our new line. I always reach for natural, undyed wools before other colors and I love all the browns and greys in these happy hanks. Simply Wool has all the squish of my favorite wools without the scratchiness! Each stitch felt so good that I actually regret how quickly this project worked up! In case you weren't sure, I want to re-emphasize that I knit a worsted wool sweater in Portland during one of our hottest summers and loved every minute. Seriously. Get thee to some Simply Wool, you won't regret it. |
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by Kate M on August 9, 2018
It’s no secret that our photos of luscious yarn + flower pairings are immensely popular. They provide a nice respite from your typical yarn shots, and help to get the creative juices flowing. With that in mind, we thought we’d brighten your day with a copious amount of pretty things to look at. Enjoy! Billow yarns / Ice Lily, Mulberry, Lichen |
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by Elaine D'Arcangelo on July 11, 2018
Our ever so soft and precious Preciosa is one of our hottest deals of the summer! This incredibly luxurious single-ply Merino yarn is available in a range of tonal jewel-like colors ready to create the softest, coziest sweaters, cowls, hats or blankets you’ve ever felt. If you love these jewel-like colors HURRY because after this sale they will be gone forever! Don’t fret though this isn’t the end of our Precious Preciosa. We are currently developing NEW colors! YAY! The Squish Factor If you haven’t felt this beautiful Merino yarn, then you’re missing out! This is one of the most squishy yarns we have, making it our favorite go to yarn for winter accessories. This yarn is made to endure the coldest winter weather, so don’t worry about ... |
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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 Daniel K. on June 30, 2018
Surefoot Sock Everyone loves sock yarn, so a brand new sock base is something to celebrate. This gloriously goatish new yarn is 40% mohair |
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by Daniel K. on June 28, 2018
Beyond the meticulous color curations of our full yarn lines, it's a badly kept "secret" that Knit Picks offers a whole host of yarns in their raw state for dyeing and more: our Bare yarns. To highlight our recent expansion of these hopeful hanks I first sit down with Stacey to discuss our favorites, both new and old. After that, Hannah and I share some of our daring dyeing adventures and give some guidelines and tips on where you might get started on some of your own. |
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by Stacey on June 21, 2018
That's right - our favorite self-striping yarn is back with brand new colors (and one returning favorite)! Felici is always a fun yarn for us to design - we love thinking of different variations of these colorful stripes. For some of the ones this round, we decided to play with striping patterns and stripe lengths. |
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by Hillary E on June 18, 2018
One of the reasons I love knitting over crochet is the amazing texture that knit stitches have. When using a super chunky yarn, the texture is amplified! That is why I love our Super Tuff Puff yarn. At an astonishing one and a half stitches per inch, project knit up in no time at all. The 100% wool in a single ply with a slight twist, this yarn is perfect for making amazingly chunky home decor and accessories. My favorite chunky yarn “hack” is knitting smaller patterns in chunky ... |
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by Kate M on June 13, 2018
Summer starts next week, but things are already heating up around the Knit Picks office. We’re SO excited to show off our 2 new Lace collections, as well as 12 brand spankin’ new Bare Yarns! Did we mention that we’re also kicking off our biggest summer yarn sale ever, too? It’s almost too much awesomeness for one post. Almost. |
