The Knit Picks Staff Knitting Blog

by Knit Picks on November 16, 2021

Have you been enjoying the Big Sale? More than 1000 yarns are up to 60% off, tools at up to 50% off, plus we have Gifts with Purchase, Weekly Deals, and even surprise Daily Deals!

Featured yarn (in the photo above): Kindred (60% off!). Airy soft with naturally complex colors, Kindred is the perfect blend of Pima cotton and baby alpaca. This is our go-to blend for next-to skin soft projects and for knitters who are looking for a wool-free yarn. We love this yarn for drapey accessories and layering pieces featuring lightweight coziness.

This Week’s Deal

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Meet Andi, Our New Marketing Manager

by Andi Satterlund on November 9, 2021

Hello! I’m Andi Satterlund, and I’m delighted to be joining the Knit Picks team. I’ll be working hard to put together the newsletters you know and love, and I will also be diving in on expanding content here on this blog and beyond!

I’ve been knitting since 2003, and for a decade I was an independent knitting pattern designer and knitting blogger. If you thought my name looked familiar, that might be because you’ve seen my patterns before or maybe even knit one yourself. I’m primarily a sweater knitter and use my skills to fill my …

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Free Downloadable November 2021 Calendar

by Regan N on November 1, 2021

Happy November! To celebrate, we have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these November 2021 wallpaper images (free download for you!) — featuring assorted orange and brown yarns.

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 2021 Wallpaper for Desktop:

Free November 2021 Wallpaper for Tablet:

Free November 2021 Wallpaper for Mobile:

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Meet Alena Ruman, our new IDP Program Administrator

by Michelle Fitzgerald on October 25, 2021

Hello everyone! My name is Alena Ruman and I am so excited to introduce myself as the IDP Program Administrator!

In case you do not know, the Independent Designer Partnership is a platform where Knit Picks and We Crochet host patterns from independent designers that showcase the gorgeous yarns under our brands. Designers retain all rights to their patterns as well as receive all revenue from pattern sales. I have been a designer in the IDP program for many years and I’m excited to now work on the other end to make it even better for our designers and customers.

I grew up as a crafty kid in northeast Ohio and knitting was one of the many things I dabbled in. …

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Autumn News: Fall comes to the High Desert

by Kate M on October 13, 2021

Happy Fall’idays, fiber friends!

We’ve reached peak gift-knitting season and things don’t appear to be slowing down for us anytime soon. Oversized cowls, colorwork mitts, and cuddly toys are on our loved ones’ wish lists this year, so we better put the kettle on and get to it. But first, here’s the latest in knit-related news!

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Free Downloadable October 2021 Calendar

by Regan N on October 1, 2021

Happy October! To celebrate, we have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these fun October 2021 wallpaper images (free download for you!) — featuring assorted orange, violet, and black yarns.

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 2021 Wallpaper for Desktop:

Free October 2021 Wallpaper for Tablet:

Free October 2021 Wallpaper for Mobile:

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Holiday Season Inspiration starts now

by Michelle Fitzgerald on September 28, 2021

Surprise! It’s the end of September. Well, technically that’s not the surprise. No, the surprise is this—our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting series has begun!

Each week from now until the middle of December, we’ll be offering a brand new designer pattern to you as a FREE download! Be sure to grab it quickly and get started on new gifts.

If you are feeling the cozy weather, be sure to check out this week’s special pattern we’re “gifting” to you.

The Rainchain Blanket by Kalurah Hudson, available as a free download.

Kalurah is a prolific designer, whose wimsy and sense of humor, in her pattern names and beyond, will make you smile. She spearheads …

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Next-to-Skin Considerations

by Michelle Fitzgerald on September 20, 2021

For those considering a new project for someone with wool allergies, knitters considering plant-based yarns or those looking for wool-yarn alternatives, there are so many great options. Here’s our round-up of recommendations.

NON-WOOL FIBER OPTIONS

If your project is a warm weather garment or an accessory for someone with sensitive skin, knitters will love our selection of alpaca, mohair, silk, and blend yarns.

KindredAlpaca CloudSimply AlpacaAndean TreasureAloftLuminance

PLANT-BASED YARNS

Our delightful selection of plant-based yarns are made from smooth cotton and cool linen. We also have a few yarns made from renewable materials, Shine made from …

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Free Downloadable September 2021 Calendar

by Regan N on September 1, 2021

Happy September! To celebrate, we have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these September 2021 wallpaper images (free download for you!) — featuring assorted orange and red yarns.

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 September 2021 Wallpaper for Desktop:

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Oh Baby!

by Michelle Fitzgerald on August 26, 2021

Inspiration for beautiful baby projects knit in some of our favorite baby yarns.

Cotlin is a cool and lightweight Tanguis cotton and summer linen blend perfect for summer knit for children and adults. Tanguis (tan-gwiss) cotton has a very soft hand, excellent absorption and, because it is a naturally white fiber, a high affinity for dyes. The knit fabric will get softer with each wash too.

Romper pattern by Debbie Bliss

(Knit in Cotlin Flamingo)

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