The fall online catalog is about to be released, and we have created three new knit alongs (abbreviated as KALs) to support our new kits and yarns. The Learn to Knit KAL is for new knitters, people working on our Learn to Knit a Sweater kit or Learn to Knit a Hat and Scarf kit, or knitters attempting new techniques. We have posted video tutorials, a glossary of knitting terms, and there is a discussion board to ask about patterns or techniques. Also, there are experienced knitters who moderate that group and will help to answer your questions.
I know it’s early to start thinking about the holidays, but we’ve also created a Holiday Gift KAL. This will be a great place to figure out potential gift ideas and share your finished projects (as long as the recipient isn’t also in this KAL)! Also, if you start holiday knitting now, you …

Well, this is going to be embarrassing! You can listen to the details on my podcast – Episode 108.
Let’s start with the Daisy Muir bags.

Avi Wasserman spindle, Viking Santa spindle laying against Fiber Optics Pencil Roving.

Then there are the yarns. With so many independent dyers, it was a joy to find colors that spoke to my heart.
Influenced by the Hizsocks class I took from Stephen Houghton (Hizknits in Ravelry) I was on the lookout for yarns to use for socks for Bob.
Alchemy Yarn from the Simply Socks booth.

If all goes well, Bob will receive a second pair knit in the Windser Denim and Chocolate colorway from The Royale Hare.

I am planning to knit a pair of socks for myself in the Anderson Marsh colorway from …

What an interesting experience to spend four days with hundreds of people who thought nothing of walking and knitting socks, walking and drop spindling, or stopping each other to ask to closely examine each other’s socks.
Long line outside the Marketplace before it opens? No, worries! We will just sit down and knit or spin.

Then we will wander up and down rows and rows of sock yarn, fiber and gadgets!!!

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We have a new tutorial video up! It’s on the Magic Loop technique, and you’ll learn how to knit in the round with a single circular needle. Knit Picks circular needles have really flexible cables, and they’re perfect for Magic Looping.
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I was sure that I had finished the first sleeve of my Classic Lines Cardigan during our staff meeting. But, when I headed outside for the “photo shoot” it became clear that I still had a couple more inches. No worries! Tonight is craft night!

I can’t credit the staff meeting with all of the progress I’ve made since last week. We had a very quiet weekend and I spent many hours reading and knitting. I’ve discovered a mystery series that I’m enjoying like rich bon-bons. It’s called the Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson.
The first book is Murder on Astor Place.

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What better way to get the Portland, Oregon Knitters for Knockers – Knit Picks team started than with a knitting project!! I designed this Free Pattern as something that can be “mass produced” and yet be personalized in each wearer’s unique way. You can make several versions for yourself, make “blinged” out versions for friends and family, or host a Bling Party with felted ribbons waiting to be decorated.
I started walking in the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure (Portland, OR) when a breast cancer survivor in our office invited me to join her in 1995. Back then only women walked which had a powerful effect on me. I was awed by the symbolism of the two strong sides of “support” people forming the banks of a river of women walking and gathering power from each other. It made the distinction between the …