We are definitely lovers of fair isle knitting around here, and whether it’s the patterns from our new collection or elsewhere, we love marveling at the stranded knitting of crafters far and wide. Here’s a round up of some of our favorite Ravelry fair isle projects (in a variety of yarn weights!), as well as a sneak peak behind the scenes of the photo shoot for the 2015 Knit Picks Fair Isle Collection.
Read more »Bright pops of color and captivating patterns are hard to resist during the grey days of winter. And Fair Isle is the perfect remedy for us knitters, though it can be a bit intimidating at first!
We carefully crafted the 2015 Fair Isle Collection to walk knitters through the fair isle technique with pint-sized projects like the Lavender Sachets. Once you’ve built up the foundations of fair isle, you’ll be ready to tackle slightly larger projects like the Earflap Hat & Cowl Set. Finally – the culmination of technique and dedication ends one of several tempting sweaters and cardigans.
Want to see more? Take a peek through our 2015 Fair Isle Collection Look Book to discover your next color crush!
The middle of winter is often a stark landscape of whites and greys. We’d like to think of this as simply the perfect blank canvas for loads of color in all forms like fresh pops of color on garments and bright accessories. Nothing lends itself to the expression of color and mesmerizing patterns quite like Fair Isle.
Preview our new collection and get a hefty dose of style inspiration, because we’ve got 8 ways to wear our new Fair Isle collection for you!
BLUE SKIES OF WINTER by Gillian Grimm
WEEKEND WHIMSY: You’ve got a date with a good book, a large mug of chai and your knitting project (obviously). Pair this cool mint cardigan with accent with rich shades like goldenrod and plum for a relaxed, yet striking color combo.
Read more »Happy 2015!! Here’s to another year filled with plenty of yarn, boundless creativity and exciting new projects! This month’s calendar shows off the delightful array of new special reserve yarns, all of which can be found here.
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We had some amazing entries to our Knit Picks Handmade Holiday Contest, and we can now announce the winners! Yes, that’s right, there are 2 winners. We had such great entries that we couldn’t choose just one.
The first winner is…
Read more »Have you finished your handmade gifts yet, or are you still working away, hoping to weave in those ends in time for Santa’s visit? We’re holding a contest to see your loved ones receiving your gifts made with Knit Picks yarn.
Just take a photo of the recipient and their gift, upload it to Instagram, and tag it with #knitpicksholiday. If you aren’t on Instagram, email your photo to podcast@knitpicks.com (yes, we know it’s not part of a podcast). After the holidays have wrapped up, we’ll pick a winner who will receive a fabulous “charm pack” of Knit Picks yarns.
In the meantime, let’s have a look at the handmade gifts of some Staffers here at Knit Picks!
Read more »Whether you’re rushing around doing last-minute shopping, or happily sitting by the fire finishing up your last-minute gifts, we hope your week is a joyous one. We’ve had so much fun this year at Knit Picks, topped off by our year-end celebration of Ugly Sweaters. Here’s to hoping your holidays are filled with laughs, and fun, and lots of crafting. Click through to see this year’s holiday card
Read more »Have you given or received handmade gifts in the past? Do you intend to give them this holiday season? In this episode, we bring you stories of the good, the bad, and the ugly (literally, the ugly).
Read more »It was, quite literally, a dark and stormy night when crafters, friends, and Knit Picks employees met up at the West Elm in downtown Portland for Knit Picks’ 2014 Holiday Craft Party. Though a wind storm with gusts up to 74 mph was blowing through the area and quite a few lost power, West Elm glowed bright and warm. It was really an excellent night to stay in and make craft-tastic things with old and new friends.
Read more »We’re nearing the end of our installment of free dishcloths and I’m pleased to present the Golden Lattice Dishcloth, guaranteed to perk up your kitchen in the super bright Canary yellow CotLin! This is a quick project with tidy rows of triangle-shaped eyelets. Written instructions accompany a chart to make this pattern super accessible and the border consists of simple half double crochets for extra sturdiness. See the rest of the dishcloths in our 52 Weeks of Dishcloths here!
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