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The Knit Picks Gift Guide: For the Best Friend

by Jenny K on December 8, 2015

Our annual gift guide has arrived and we’ve put together our favorite things for everyone on your list! First up, the gift guide for best friends.

We chose a classic, understated shawl to take your BFF from brunch to dinner plus hand-dipped candles, an art print of her birthstone and a best friends necklace set. Oh, and a sweet eye mask for some valuable relaxation and a charming set of mugs for afternoon coffee catch-up sessions.

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Tags: gift knitting, holiday

Yarn of the Month: Reverie is 25% Off

by Holly K on December 7, 2015

This month our discounted yarn is Reverie! That means, all December long, Reverie is 25% off*. If you’ve been tempted to try this gorgeous alpaca/acrylic worsted weight blend, or you’ve loved it for a long time, this might be the month to place an order (or tell someone special that it’s on your Christmas list)!

*Sale ends 12/31/15 at 11:59pm PST. Limited to stock on hand. Does not apply to past purchases or backorders.

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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.

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Tags: 52 weeks of dishcloths, free patterns

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!

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Tags: charity

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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Tags: free patterns, gift knitting, holiday, socks

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!

Desktop wallpaper calendar for mobile 2015

Desktop wallpaper calendar for tablet 2015

Desktop wallpaper calendar for desktop 2015

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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.

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Tags: free patterns, gift knitting, Knit Picks Designers, KP Staff Projects, Yarn

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!

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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 …

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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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Tags: free patterns, gift knitting, holiday, Patterns

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