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The last couple of weeks in the Pacific Northwest have been mainly grey and cloudy, so it’s good timing our new free dishcloth pattern is the cheerful and cute Sunny Days!
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The weather is turning chilly, the evenings are darker, and the needles around Knit Picks sure have been busy! Check out some of the staff projects we’ve been working on. They’re accessories that knit up quickly and might be perfect for your upcoming gift list!
Welcome to the sixth week in our Twelve Weeks of Gifting series of free patterns! This week we’re featuring the beloved Woodland Winter Mittens pattern. Knit your way through the seasons with nature scenes that span both mittens in each pair. Falling leaves, grazing elk, Northern lights, snowflakes, snow birds, and a sprouting seed to signify the beginning of spring will keep your needles busy!
This pattern has a whopping 44 pages and includes three colorways – Original, Bright and our newest: Stormy (shown above), all for free, for one week only! Hurry over to the Woodland Winter Mittens to see the other colorways and download your very own copy before we’re on to our next installment, next Wednesday.
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November is here and with it comes a brand new monthly yarn sale – for the entire month, save 25% off our lusciously soft and bulky cotton yarn, Billow.
I adore the texture of crochet, it has a unique thick and thin quality that lends itself well to simple stitches. I also personally love to crochet with Billow, think big blankets that are oh-s0-soft and comfy. So if you’re looking to make a larger project with this dreamy cotton yarn, now is the time to indulge and save at the same time.
Read more »From the leaves falling from the trees to the warm glow of a fireplace, there are autumnal shades all around us this time of the year. We love these comforting colors of fall, which is why we chose these stunning shades of Andean Treasure for our November calendar.
To get the free November 2015 calendar background of your choosing (for smart phones, tablets and desktop computers), simply click the applicable device icon below. Enjoy!
Are you excited for Halloween? Whether you’re going door to door with the kids, staying in to answer the door, or turning out the light to craft, here’s some fun links to help you have an absolutely spooktacular Halloween!
You might like to
Craft:
Miniature Halloween Crochet Collection
Knit some Shelob’s Lair Socks
Knit a Bat Hat and Mask (in just a few hours!)
Make a Knitted Animal Hat for the entire cold weather season!
Eat/Drink:
Mummy Juice Boxes for the kids
Poison Caramel Appletinis for the adults!
Listen to:
Our Halloween Spotify Playlist!
Read more »We’re getting close to the end of the 52 Weeks of Free Dishcloth patterns! This week’s dishcloth is by the marvelous Kendra Nitta – the Big Zig Dishcloth!
Have you ever been published in a knitting publication? Have you published patterns on Ravelry, or elsewhere, to an interesting result? We’d love to hear about it for our next podcast. Submit your stories to podcast@knitpicks.com, and if we use your entry, you’ll receive a “charm pack” of our favorite Knit Picks yarn.
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For the fifth week of our Twelve Weeks of Gifting, where we bring you free patterns available for one week only, we’re offering up the Impressionist Afghan pattern! Knit up in a gradient of Stroll Tweed colors held double, this blanket has wonderful drape, and is the perfect size for staying cozy on the couch. The pattern features simple garter stitch for the body and a lovely leaf motif for the border, a perfect project to keep you company while you work through your favorite movies this fall! The Impressionist Afghan is free through next Tuesday, so grab a copy and check back next Wednesday for the sixth pattern in our series!
Read more »Are you new to knitting, or do you have a friend who’s been wanting to learn for a while now? Our new Learn to Knit Kits come in three levels, perfect for beginners of all levels. Each kit contain needles, yarn, a yarn needle, an instruction booklet, and a pin to wear when you’ve completed your project, all in a handsome box great for storage or giving. We also have tutorials for each of these kits, so any new knitter will be instructed by a Knit Picks staff member, each step of the way. The scarf pattern in our Level 2 kit was written by Stacey, who also teaches the class!
