Our Winter Break started earlier than we planned, but we’re back in the recording studio with the latest episode of the Knit Picks Podcast! Our hosts Stacey and Lee talk about their personal knitting projects they worked on over the break as well as all of the gorgeous pattern collections that came out since our last episode. 

Plus, Stacey and Lee talk about the new Upcycle we brought in for the Big Sale, Fall 2022 Felici, and new yarn colors. Then we give some hints on what’s coming in 2023!

00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast

00:25 November’s Big Sale started our Winter Break earlier than planned, but we’re back!

02:47 Lee and Stacey have been knitting up a storm and discuss their recent …

Quick and cozy, handknit cowl patterns are both fun to knit and to wear. There are just as many styles to make as there are techniques to choose from for when picking your knitting pattern – lace, cables, and textured stitch patterns can decorate double-loop cowls, single-loop cowls, infinity loops, circular scarves, neckerchiefs, or hoods. Check out our most popular cowl knitting patterns!

Deilen Hood

by Christina Wareham-Norfolk, knit in Wool of the Andes TweedThe bold cable design on this stylish yet practical hooded cowl picks up the shape of leaves and entwining branches. The cables are simple on …

Blanket knitting patterns can range from relaxingly simple to wonderfully complex, and you’ll find a mix of both in our list of our best blanket knitting patterns! Modular blankets (aka blankets knit in smaller pieces that are seamed together) keep a bigger project portable, and blankets knit from end to end require no extra organization, so it’s easy to see why both are popular. Stripes, textures, cables, and stranded colorwork blanket patterns all can be found here.

Hue Shift Afghan

by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence, knit in Brava Sport or Mighty Stitch WorstedMade with simple garter stitch mitered squares and finished off with a darker border, …

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 …