Time for Freebie Friday!
by Stacey on October 10, 2011
It’s my favorite day of the week and time for another free pattern! This week is the Nottingham Cowl.
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Happy Creweling!
by Hannah on October 10, 2011
Sometimes my fingers get tired of knitting so many tiny stitches (I seem to specialize in tiny needles and tiny stitches these days) which means that I’m always looking for another small project to break up all that knitting time. I know, blasphemy, but there it is! My newest intrigue is crewel embroidery. With crewel, I get to use all that lovely wool I enjoy so much while trying out a whole other world of needles beyond the clicky, knitty variety.
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It’s October!
by Stacey on October 10, 2011
And you know what that means? Crisp cool weather, pretty falling leaves, hot apple cider….and Halloween! Our IDP designers have some great patterns to get you in the mood. For example:
That’s Natty Knit’s Pumpkin Head – super cute & super quick – I made one last year in just a couple of hours!
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Cute as a button!
by Knit Picks Staff on October 4, 2011
I don’t know if this has ever happened to you, but I was browsing through the kazillion of fun buttons at Joann’s a while back and found this button
“Cute as a button”. Which describes my granddaughter. (I think that’s
what any nana would say! right?) (here’s a picture of Kalyn -not big on
smiling- with big brother, Cole)
Fingerless Mitts – My new fashion statement
by Kelley on October 3, 2011
I am rarely not wearing a scarf. If the weather is chilly, it will be
a warm, handknit beauty. If the weather is warm, it will be chiffon,
silk or even cotton. Oftentimes something I’ve found at World Market or Anthropologie. I only have a couple of scarves from Anthropologie because they are a bit spendy. But, I find that I wear those scarves a lot.
Scarves have been my signature style for as long as I can remember. I
think it has something to do with my being so Irish – read “pale”. I’ve
never been fond of the large expanse of pasty white from my forehead
down to whatever top I am wearing. I also appreciate how easily a scarf
can pull an outfit together. And, expand my wardrobe when I’m traveling.
Winter in the city
by Knit Picks Staff on September 30, 2011
I think it’s time to admit that summer is actually over. But, while
I’ll miss the sunshine, I’m nearly giddy over the prospect that sweater
weather is coming! For those of you in the northeast and midwest, it
seems like it’s already time to dust off the gloves and hats. And,
perhaps, just the right time to introduce some Uptown Chic into your wardrobe. The six patterns in this new eBook are a fun way to kickstart your fall and winter wardrobe!
The Morrison Beret is a slouchy beret reimagined with heavy Aran texture. Worked in Gloss HW, it has the stitch definition to make the cables pop.
The Division Street Scarf is big, bold, and will keep you warm in the worst winter weather…
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Semplice Freebie Friday
by Stacey on September 29, 2011
So when going over patterns we wanted to have for Freebie Friday, I realized I’ve never wrote about my own free pattern. Since a computer glitch didn’t allow me to publish a new pattern this week, we thought this would be a good time to do it!
This is Semplice!
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OFF – Oregon Flock and Fiber
by Kelley on September 29, 2011
Would you believe I’ve never been to Oregon Flock and Fiber
before? It seems like something always got in the way. But, early
Saturday morning I joined Alison, her husband Dan, and Hannah to carpool
to OFF.
Podcast Episode 169: Everything Old Is New Again
by Knit Picks Podcast on September 29, 2011
It seems that this year, there has been a resurgence of popular and much-loved knitting books that are finally back in print! Kelley shares how learning to spin led her down the path of knitting and the books that passed on endless amounts of techniques and knowledge. Kelley then reviews four of her favorite books that are finally back in print and ready to be enjoyed by a new generation of knitters: Aran Knitting, The Book of Fair Isle Knitting, and Charts for Color Knitting, all of which are by Alice Starmore as well as Knitting Around the Word by Lela Nargi. Finally, Kelley catches up with all of the “distractions” that have been making her such a productive knitter.
Books Mentioned:
Knitting in the Old Way by Priscilla Gibson-RobertsKnitter’s Almanac, The Commemorative Edition by Elizabeth ZimmermanAran Knitting by Alice StarmoreBook of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice StarmoreCharts for Color Knitting by …
Designer Interviews for October Kits!
by Jenny K on September 28, 2011
With cooler weather fast approaching, it only seems appropriate that the new catalog is jam packed with all kinds of knitting goodness! And with so many kits to choose from, there is really something for everyone. You will find everything from blankets and throws to hats, bags, mittens, toys and holiday decorations.
One of my favorites is the Winter Wonderful Kit, I just love the idea of getting a kit of yarn to make my very own set of holiday decorations! I am a total sucker for the holidays and always get excited when I can fill my house with cozy and festive home decor. There are so many options for knitted toys, little gifts, and decorations – and even though it would be time consuming, the knitted string of lights would be completely worth it. Watch Kerin’s designer interview for the Winter Wonderful Kit to see all of the adorable things you could make!
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