The Knit Picks Staff Knitting Blog

by Knit Picks Staff on December 28, 2022

Handknit socks are the ultimate portable project, and we’ve gathered up some of our best sock knitting patterns to help you find your next pair to cast on! The classic fingering weight sock is well represented here, with patterns featuring cables, color blocking, fair isle, stranded colorwork, argyle, and lace, and we’ve also got heavier yarn weights used to create handknit house socks!

Jive Socks

by Katie Noseworthy, knit in HawthorneThese socks were made for swinging! Inspired by the rambunctious sounds of jazz, the Jive socks have been specially designed with the wildest of variegated yarns in mind—breaking up colors but …

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Best Knit Hat Patterns

by Knit Picks Staff on December 27, 2022

Handknit hats are the perfect project for anyone from beginner knitters to experienced. Everyone loves a hat knitting pattern! They’re quick, fun knits, on top of being wonderfully portable projects to take to knitting groups. Whether you love cables, fair isle, or lace – beanies, caps, toques, or slouches – we have hat patterns for all tastes and styles.

Andean Chullo Hat

by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence, knit in PaletteAndean knitting is known for its brightly-colored stranded designs. Geometric patterns as well as depictions of common things, like farm animals, are the main motifs seen in this region. Knitting and textile creation are as ubiquitous in Andean …

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Best Knit Sweater Patterns

by Knit Picks Staff on December 26, 2022

Discover the best sweater knitting patterns! These knit patterns were our most popular long sleeve pullovers, cozy jumpers, cardigans, short sleeve sweaters, and tees. A wonderful mix of old favorites and new handknit garment designs featuring everything from bulky yarns to fingering weight yarns – we guarantee you’ll find your next knitting project here!

Dara

by Ksenia Naidyon, knit in Wool of the Andes TweedWe’re stretching our sweater definition here, because this poncho knitting pattern was the most popular garment! The inspiration for this piece was drawn from the ancient Celtic Dara …

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Free Downloadable December 2022 Calendar

by Regan N on December 1, 2022

Happy December! To celebrate, we have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these December 2022 wallpaper images (free download for you!) — featuring an assortment of reds, oranges, and browns including Swish Worsted, Wool of the Andes, and Swish Bulky. It also features our Kinriver pattern.

How to get the Wallpaper:

To get the free downloadable calendar background of your choice (smart phones, tablets, or desktop computers), simply click on the image of your choice to go to the full-size photo and then save it!

Free December 2022 Wallpaper for Desktop:

Free December 2022 Wallpaper for Tablet:

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Gift Guide for Knitters

by Knit Picks on November 25, 2022

Need help finding the perfect Christmas gift for a knitter, or are you a knitter that needs to send some hints on what you’d love to receive as a present? We’ve put together a Knitter’s Gift Guide, loaded up with knitting kits, tool sets, and products designed to put a smile on any crafter’s face.

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Free Downloadable November 2022 Calendar

by Regan N on November 1, 2022

Happy November! To celebrate, we have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these November 2022 wallpaper images (free download for you!) — featuring an assortment of browns and greens including Stroll Tweed, Twill, Wool of the Andes, and Brava.

How to get the Wallpaper:

To get the free downloadable calendar background of your choice (smart phones, tablets, or desktop computers), simply click on the image of your choice to go to the full-size photo and then save it!

Free November 2022 Wallpaper for Desktop:

Free November 2022 Wallpaper for Tablet:

Free Blank Wallpaper …

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Episode 357 – Knitting for Halloween

by Knit Picks Podcast on October 19, 2022

Christmas isn’t the only holiday for handknits! Producer Andi joins hosts Lee and Stacey to talk about her annual Halloween sweaters and horror-movie inspired projects. The trio also discuss other Halloween knits, like costume pieces and toys.

Andi’s Ichabod sweater, featuring Wool of the Andes Worsted, turned into a jack-o-lantern costume.

Later, Lee and Stacey share the creative process behind our latest pattern collection Scrappy Knits: Projects for Partial Skeins. They also talk about this year’s 12 Weeks of Gifting, featuring free patterns!

Mentioned in this Episode

Eldfell Pullover pattern

Eldfell Office KAL Instagram story highlight

Reilly Pullover pattern

Lee’s patchwork apron

Connecting Threads

Andi’s Spooky Halloween sweater pattern collection

Andi’s Arachne (spiderweb sweater) pattern

Andi’s Ichabod (pumpkin sweater) pattern

Lee’s Mary Tyler Moore costume

Lee’s Waldo group costume

Stag Head Pullover by Norah Gaughan (Ravelry …

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Episode 356 – Adding Sizes to our Anniversary Patterns

by Knit Picks Podcast on October 5, 2022

For our 20th Anniversary, we revisited some of our 20 most popular patterns, and Abbye Meiklejohn helped rewrite and add sizes to a selection of our older garment patterns. She joins hosts Lee and Stacey to tell them about her process for rewriting existing patterns and expanding their size range while maintaining the original look and feel. Abbye also shares how she likes to approach grading patterns for a larger size and the difference between extending pattern sizes and the individual knitter customizing their sweater.

Gallatin Coat by the Knit Picks Design Team

Our hosts also reveal some fears around steeking and pattern photoshoot sample disasters, and Abbye shares a few stories of her own, including singeing a pattern sample while steaming!

Mentioned in this Episode

Game Day Cardigan …

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Free Downloadable October 2022 Calendar

by Regan N on October 1, 2022

Happy October! To celebrate, we have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these October 2022 wallpaper images (free download for you!) — featuring an assortment of oranges, purples, and black and greys including Palette, Twill, Gloss, Wool of the Andes, Swish, Comfy and Shine.

How to get the Wallpaper:

To get the free downloadable calendar background of your choice (smart phones, tablets, or desktop computers), simply click on the image of your choice to go to the full-size photo and then save it!

Free October 2022 Wallpaper for Desktop:

Free October 2022 Wallpaper for Tablet:

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Episode 355 – It’s Our 20th Anniversary

by Knit Picks Podcast on September 21, 2022

It’s the 20th Anniversary of Knit Picks! To celebrate our anniversary, we thought it’d be fun to go around the office and get early Knit Picks yarn memories from the team. You’ll hear a range of voices telling the story of their first Knit Picks yarn, favorite Knit Picks yarn, memorable old projects, and more.

Alena’s One Ring Scarf

Andi’s Alice in Wonderland Sweater

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