Podcast Episode 313: Knitting Resolutions Revisited

With the new year right around the corner we’re busy reflecting on the goals and resolutions we made in the waning days of 2018.

Erica and Lee chat about their resolutions for this year and what did (or did not, as the case might be) happen. Each then look forward to 2020 and make some plans for the New Year.

Next, Stacey and Hannah take a holistic look at 2019. Knit Picks has introduced more new yarns than ever before, and both Stacey and Hannah successfully completed their 2019 resolutions. The past year saw some exciting new developments for Knit Picks, and we can’t wait to see what 2020 will bring.

Reflect and look forward with the Knit Picks Podcast team. …

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Do The Twist!

We have added an exciting new member to the Dishie family – Dishie Twist!

Dishie Twist: colorful dishcloth yarn from Knit Picks

We used our original cheerful Dishie solid colors mixed with White to create our spin on baker’s twine. The result is the perfect yarn to give your kitchen a classic vibe, either knit or crocheted on it’s own, or mixed with the coordinating solid color.

It’s a fun yarn to play with, and we immediately had to knit our eternally popular Dish Towel Set pattern in it!

Dish Towel Set - colorful knit dish towels from Knit Picks

We love the retro vibe to this version, and this set would …

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Podcast Episode 312: Crafting Gratitude or Craftitude

Craft·i·tude /kraft ə t(y)o͞od/ noun

the quality of being thankful within crafting; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness in crafting. (Craft + Gratitude)

As crafters, there’s something to be grateful for every day we pick up our needles, try a new yarn or conquer a technique. From beautiful yarns to inspiring role models, there are so many things and people to thank for helping each one of us explore our favorite crafts.

First, Lee and Hannah share all of the things they’re thankful for. They are both self-taught knitters and have relied on a whole host of tools, books and online resources to teach everything needed to become crafting superstars. Stay tuned for some tried-and-true …

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Staff Projects: Hats for Days – Part Deux

We are expected to have our first snowfall of the season next week here in the Pacific Northwest. While this may not come as welcome news for some people in our neck of the woods, folks around the KP office are excited at the prospect of putting our most recent labors of love to work, keeping our heads toasty and warm during this potential snowpocalypse (we don’t get a lot of snow around here). In the spirit of bundling up, we’re sharing several of our latest FOs, all of the chapeau variety!

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Podcast Episode 311: Knit, Tips and Tricks

Whether you’re brand new to knitting or an old hand, talking about the foundations of knitting can lead to some profound “ah hah!” moments. Time and again we think we’ve learned all there is to know about our favorite craft, only to be surprised by some little tip or trick from a fellow crafter that totally changes our process.

Lee and Erica start the conversation by sharing their methods for reading both patterns and your knit fabric! Being able to look at your project and correctly “read” your stitches can help prevent errors as well as give you a greater understanding of general knit construction. We even have a little treat for our left-handed listeners.

Next, Stacey and Hannah talk about …

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