Free Dishcloth Pattern – Seaweed
by Stacey on December 4, 2015
It’s hard to believe that 52 Weeks of Dishcloths is nearly over – only 4 more weeks of 2015! This week’s free dishcloth pattern is the lovely Seaweed Dishcloth.
The “Craft to Give Back” Wrap-up!
by Heidi on December 3, 2015
Over the last two months, one of the first things I did upon waking up every morning was to eagerly check the Instagram hashtag #craft2giveback. Akin to watching the gift pile under the Christmas tree grow, I tallied with great joy the burgeoning number of handmade projects submitted to our campaign to raise money for the United Nations Refugee Agency.
I was absolutely blown away by your generosity. 1,791 projects were submitted to local charities – that’s thousands and thousands of hours of love!
Twelve Weeks of Gifting: Fancy Feet
by Hannah on December 2, 2015
Hooray! We’ve made it to week TEN in our Twelve Weeks of Gifting series of free patterns! This week we’re featuring Fancy Feet, quick and oh-so-cute anklets designed to use one of our 50 gram balls of sock yarn. There are seven patterns (one for each day of the week!) with lovely lace and eyelet textures for added interest.
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December 2015 Wallpaper Calendar
by Jenny K on December 1, 2015
Chilly days, family gatherings, holiday crafting – it must be December! We’re celebrating this festive month with a free calendar wallpaper that shows off a winter wonderland of yarn.
To get the free December 2015 calendar background of your choosing (for smart phones, tablets and desktop computers), simply click the applicable device icon below. Enjoy!
Mighty Stitch is Back!
by Stacey on November 30, 2015
When we released Mighty Stitch earlier this year, it proved to be so popular that we sold out of many of colors of this fabulous acrylic/wool yarn! But now, all colors are back in stock, just in time for holiday gift knitting and crocheting.
Free Dishcloth Patterns: House of Clubs & Black Diamond
by Stacey on November 27, 2015
This week, we have a special treat for you – 2 free dishcloth patterns! Both are by Stana Sortor and finishes up her dishcloth suit of cards series, joining the Queen of Hearts and Ace of Spades! First up, check out the House of Clubs!
Turkey Day Chill Zone
by Knit Picks Staff on November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re stuffing yourself, or a small creature you’ve knitted or crocheted, we wish you all the best this Thanksgiving. We’ll be indulging in food, friends, and crafting fun. Here’s some links from around the web of things we think you might like in your Thanksgiving Day Chill Zone!
Crochet:
The adorable turkey, above with the free pattern HERE (Ravelry link)!
A football, to felt and enjoy!
A pretty chair cover, for each of your guests!
Knit:
A Turkey Day Dishcloth for your own kitchen, or the one of your host!
A tiny football, as you watch the game!
A gorgeous table runner to dress things up for the holiday season!
Eat:
Hannah’s favorite Mac and Cheese recipe (she loves the Brussel Sprouts, too!)
Alison’s favorite Challah Bread recipe
Emily’s favorite Pecan Pie recipe!
The Green Bean Casserole we all love …
Twelve Weeks of Gifting: Lampwork Hat + Mitts
by Hannah on November 25, 2015
Welcome to the ninth week in our Twelve Weeks of Gifting series of free patterns! This week we’re featuring the Lampwork Hat and Mittens pattern, the perfect coordinating accessories. The hats are worked with Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn but they would be equally wonderful (and giftable!) in Swish Worsted! The fingerless mitts are worked in the lighter weight Wool of the Andes Sport Yarn, and are great to wear on their own, or layered over a pair of full-fingered mittens.
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Free Pattern: A Very Danger Christmas
by Stacey on November 24, 2015
Have you started decorating your home for the holidays? We have a brand new collection to add to your decor – and it’s free! Check out the marvelous Rebecca Danger’s A Very Danger Christmas collection!
One Day Only: Free Shipping Offer
by Jenny K on November 23, 2015
It’s the final day of our grand cyber sale! And just to make the sale even sweeter, we’re offering up free shipping* deals to the US and to Canada in addition to those in the Non-Contiguous US.
But hurry, these shipping deals are good for one-day only!
Have you taken part in our favorite sale of the year yet? We hope you’ve found a few new treasures to your yarn stash!
