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by Hillary E on September 8, 2018
We love luxurious Capretta! What is not to love? The superbly soft cashmere yarn is perfect for special projects, small accessories or if you really want to treat yourself, a sweater or cute cardi. Now it is perfect for socks because Capretta now comes in SUPERWASH! Capretta is Capra’s fingering weight sibling and is a blend of 80% Fine Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Nylon. The addition of nylon makes it ideal for super soft socks but it’s also well suited for fine-gauge knits like scarves, cowls, mitts and even lightweight yet warm cardigans. It is now available in 15 new, sophisticated colors. In honor of the new color palette, I put together some fall color inspiration below! Library Color Palette This gorgeous shot ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on September 7, 2018
Autumn is my absolute favorite season and it’s so close I can almost hear the leaves crinkling underfoot! Without fail this is the time of year that my needles start to work a little harder, preparing for the chilly months ahead. If you’re like me, then this is the perfect time for our monthly yarn sale to feature Alpaca Cloud! The warmth and airy softness of alpaca fibers makes them one of the best for light, cozy fall accessories. Holding the yarn double will also let you make heavier-duty accessories that can even tame the chill of winter. At only $5.38/50g hank, this month’s yarn sale will help you wrap yourself in warmth and the super-soft plushness of baby alpaca fibers! Here are a few of my ... |
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by Kate M on August 30, 2018
Unofficially touted as being the most soothing fiber to live in, cotton speaks to our longing for next-to-skin comfort. That being said, we couldn’t think of a better way to send off summer (and it’s triple digit temps) with a huge cotton yarn sale! If you’re not familiar with the plethora of cotton yarns that we offer, allow me to list them for you below: Dishie, CotLin, Comfy, Billow, Shine, Lindy Chain, Color Mist, Curio, Simply Cotton Organic Here are just some of the projects that we would make with our hypothetical cotton stash: Snuggle-worthy Blankets |
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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 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. |
