Podcast Episode 165: Transitions
by Knit Picks Podcast on August 4, 2011
Kelley makes a big announcement about transitions that have been happening here at Knit Picks!
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Sock Summit Classes
by Stacey on August 3, 2011
Believe it or not, the only time I have ever taken a knitting class was at Sock Summit 2009. And I only took 2 classes (you can see my write up here, my very first Knit Picks blog post!) So this time around, I decided to fill my schedule – I took a total of 4 classes, one each day, plus I attended Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s lecture as well. I was very busy all weekend but it was a lot of fun (of course!)
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Three Weekend Baby Blanket
by Kelley on August 1, 2011
This is the baby blanket I started on our road trip to Seattle. As
usual, I was a “bit” optimistic thinking I would finish the whole thing
over the weekend. One, I forgot how easily I fall asleep riding in a
car. Two, I was completely unprepared for a stunningly beautiful day on
Saturday. Bob, his son Adam and I walked and walked and walked the city.
Then, we went out to dinner with Adam and a couple of his friends.
Yummy, yummy Vietnamese food!
Winners of the Sock Summit Excitement & Sock Knitting Master Class Giveaway!
by Knit Picks Staff on August 1, 2011
We’ve selected our winners for the Sock Summit Excitement & Sock Knitting Master Class Giveaway. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Using a random number generator, we selected:
#151 – Laurie Lamoureux and#27 – Karen Reinhart
Our winners have each been emailed and once we hear back, we will send their prizes out right away. If you didn’t win but would still like to have Sock Knitting Master Class, you can purchase it on sale for just $16.17 right now. To learn more, click here: Sock Knitting Master Class.
Thanks again to everyone who commented, we hope you had a great weekend!
My day at Sock Summit!
by Kelley on August 1, 2011
Yes, I know, that is really thick yarn! It is a photo of two irresistable braids of 80% Merino/20% from Wonderland Dye Works that were my first purchase of the day.
After sorting through my stash a couple of weeks ago, I realized that
I still had fingering weight sock yarns from the first Sock Summit! The
good news is that I was still completely in love with those yarns. That
got me to thinking about the first Sock Summit and what I say to people
when they ask me about it.
I always explain it as being like visiting a large art museum. Each
independent dyer has her, or his, color sensibility. Seeing booth after
booth made that clear in a way I couldn’t resist. Sort of like Monet and
Picasso and Degas.
Sock Summit Excitement & Sock Knitting Master Class Giveaway!
by Jenny K on August 1, 2011
This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! To find out who won, click here: WINNERS
After months of waiting and nervously registering for classes, the
second Sock Summit is finally here! Everyone at the office has been
reminiscing about the last Sock Summit, all the fun that was had, and of
course – all the sock yarn that was aquired. Funny enough, I catch
myself saying “Last year at Sock Summit…” but it was actually two
whole years ago! And we are lucky enough to have Sock Summit here in
Portland again this summer.
Socksplosion!
by Knit Picks Staff on July 29, 2011
If you couldn’t make it here to Portland to attend Sock Summit, or
are wondering what to do with all of the fabulous yarn you scored if you
did attend, we’ve just realeased a new eBook: Socksplosion!
This eBook features the patterns from four of our bestselling sock kits. The 25 patterns from Show Off Socks, Speedy Sport Socks, Spring in your Step and Flashdance have a little something for everyone.
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My MA yarn crawl
by Stacey on July 26, 2011
If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen that I spent last week in one of my very favorite places in the world – Massachusetts!
I lived in MA for a couple of years and Boston (go Sox!) feels like my 2nd home. So when an idea of a trip to visit yarn stores came up, I jumped right on it. See my old friends and drink massive amounts of Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee while going to a bunch of yarn shops? Sign me up!
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Picking Up Stitches Video Lesson (now in High Definition!)
by Jenny K on July 21, 2011
Have you ever gotton to a part in your pattern where you see the phrase, “pick up and knit?” Sometimes patterns simply write just pick up x amount of stitches. If this is a new technique to you, it can be somewhat confusing deciphering just what exactly to pick up and what to knit.
In our latest video lesson, we focus on just that – how to pick up stitches! Kerin covers everything you need to know about picking up stitches to make your project a success. Learn how to pick up stitches along the sides of your knitting (row-wise) as well as along the cast on or bind off edges. Kerin starts with a stockinette stitch swatch for both the sides and top/bottom edges. Next up, Kerin shows you to do the same thing but with a garter stitch swatch. Combining these two techniques in both stockinette and garter stitch fabric allows you to create a nice, finished look to any project. You can also use these techniques to create added strength and even to create fun shapes.
Podcast Episode 164: Gearing Up for Sock Summit
by Knit Picks Podcast on July 21, 2011
Kelley gets ready for the upcoming Sock Summit with weaving! By planning
out projects for her rigid heddle loom, Kelley is able to go through
her sock stash and use up yarn from the first Sock Summit. Who knew
weaving could work as a stash management tool? Kelley also shares two
books that would be perfect for those interested in weaving – Hands On
Rigid Heddle Weaving by Betty Linn Davenport and Weaving Made Easy by
Liz Gipson. Next up, Kelley chats about projects on her needles and her
weekend of weaving! Kelley also reviews the book, Mittens & Hats for
Yarn Lovers by Carri Hammett.
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