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Week 6 in our 12 Weeks of Gifting series is here! This weeks’ pattern, the Continuation Blanket, is an easy-to-knit project that allows you to experiment with color pairings in a fun way.
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Germantown, 100% US Grown Worsted-weight Wool
Every day, the Knit Picks team comes together to dig deep into our craft and celebrate our favorite materials. From yarn to needles, we choose everything with care and work to bring our very favorite things right to your door. Today, we’re taking a new look at yarn from some different angles.
Join Lee and Hannah as they talk about their experience making their own yarn. Whether you’re interested in spinning skeins from fleece or making your yarn from recycled materials like t-shirts, they touch on a variety of techniques and share some of their hard earned tips and tricks for getting fantastic results.
Next up, you’ll also hear some new voices! Courtney and Kate join Hannah from Kelbourne Woolen’s to …
Read more »Have you tried one of our newest yarns, Static? This fun and colorful yarn is a limited-edition self-patterning sock yarn. What does that mean exactly? Uniquely shifting colors—no ends to weave in. Today we’re sharing what stitchers are making using Static (and what they think of this yarn).
If you haven’t checked out this yarn, here are all the stats:
Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% NylonWeight: FingeringKnitting Gauge: 7-8 sts=1” on #1-3 needlesCrochet Gauge: 21-32 sc=4” on #B-E hooksYards: 437Grams: 100Put Up: HankCare: Machine Wash Cold /Tumble Dry Low
Week 5 of our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting series is here! This week’s featured pattern is the generously sized and wonderfully colorful sock yarn shawl, Koloreak.
Read more »It’s been a minute since we shared staff projects, but today is the day! We’re knitters too! Let’s survey the Knit Picks staff and see what they’ve been knitting lately.
Regan’s Coffee Sweater
“I just finished this cardigan made from Twill. It’s half dyed with coffee and half left bare.” – Regan, Photographer
Read more about Regan’s adventures in yarn dyeing!
Gerda’s Projects: Shawl and Baby Blanket
Gerda, our Amazon Manager, has TWO recent projects: a self-designed slip stitch shawl in Chroma Twist worsted weight…
Week 4 in our 12 Weeks of Gifting series is here! This week we’re featuring a pattern that is the epitome of cozy wear-anywhere accessories—The Oakwood.
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Abbey Road Sweater https://www.knitpicks.com/abbey-road-sweater/g/52726220
As the weather gets cozier our stashes seem to get more colorful. This week we’re dipping into the wide world of multi colored knitting. From epic Fair Isle to simply soothing marled effects, we’re sharing all our knitting know-how in this episode!
First up, Stacey and Lee discuss some popular techniques for getting maximum color in every square inch. Stay tuned to learn the similarities and differences between techniques like Fair Isle, Mosaic, Intarsia, and marls.
Next, Sara joins Hannah from our sister company WeCrochet to tackle some common considerations when choosing colors. They cover some color theory basics that work for every project and also share our favorite ways of choosing specific Knit Picks and WeCrochet brand colors from our websites when you …
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New Twill Yarns
Fall is here in full force, and this year in particular, seeking out creature comforts is top of mind for a lot of folks. Whether you’re seeking a little luxury for your project queue or are gearing up for a winter baby boom, our latest round of collections (both patterns and yarn) offer myriad opportunities to craft a little comfort into your life.
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Welcome back, KP friends! It’s week 3 in our 12 Weeks of Gifting series. This week we’re gifting to you perennial favorite—the Holiday Stockings pattern!
Whether you’ve added members to your family or just want a little holiday décor refresh, this pair of traditional Fair Isle stockings are ready to dress up your mantle. Knit in bulky weight Wool of the Andes Superwash, these generously oversized stockings knit up in a dash while still providing ample room for holiday goodies & gifts.Holiday Stockings are knit in the round from the cuff down, with a shallow heel and star toe. Basic two-color Fair Isle provides decoration. 1 hank each of all three colors will make 2 stockings …
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