12 Weeks of Gifting: Log Cabin Throw

Knit Picks Log Cabin Throw
It’s the second week in we our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting! Every Tuesday we release a brand new free pattern, counting down the days to mid December.
This week’s freebie pattern is the Log Cabin Throw! Capture the classic look of log cabin quilts with this fun and easy throw. Worked from the center out in garter stitch, each block is created by picking up stitches of the previously completed one. The Log Cabin Throw is easy to customize to any size; just work more or fewer blocks until you have the size you desire.
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Free Cabled Sunburst Washcloth

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.. – Unknown
Happy Friday! We are holding on to our last rays of sunshine here in the Pacific Northwest as fall sets in so why not a pretty washcloth reminding us of days gone by? The newest member of the Scrub-A-Dub club is the gorgeous free Cabled Sunburst Washcloth pattern.
Free Cabled Sunburst Washcloth pattern from Knitpicks.com
Filled with zig-zagging cables (and faux cables) on a background of purl stitches, Kendra Nitta’s pattern is the perfect project to brighten up your kitchen or bathroom. Worked in the round, it starts on the outside with a picot cast on and worked inwards in a beautiful zigzag cable pattern. It’s a great project for knitters looking to expand their …

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Podcast 285: Bold, Beautiful & Bulky Yarns

Flaunt Pattern Collection | Knit Picks

Not just for beginners, bulky yarns hold a treasured place in our stashes. They’re the first hanks we reach for as the seasons shift to cool nights and cozy mornings. Quick chunky cowls are the perfect fall accessory for yourself or the ideal last minute gift. The holidays are right around the corner and it’s never too early to get started!

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12 Weeks of Gifting – Blocks and Ribs Throw

Knit Picks Blocks & Ribs Throw
It’s that time of year when makers go into overdrive: holiday gifting season! As the world of technological gadgets and gizmos seems to be growing at an astronomical rate, the desire (and the necessity) to hit the pause button and settle into an afternoon of crafting is all the more enticing. What better way to express one’s creativity and generosity than with a handmade gift for the ones we love?

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Free Downloadable October 2018 Calendar

Happy October! I would say without a doubt that October is a favorite month among the staff at Knit Picks. The weather has a nice crispness to it before the dreary winter rain of the Pacific Northwest starts up again. Not to mention Halloween! But mainly it’s because it’s time to start on cooler weather projects like sweaters and scarfs. To inspire you all month long, we have some lovely colors of our beloved Palette and fall foliage on our monthly calendar.

Free Downloadable October 2018 Calendar from Knit Picks

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Stroll Glimmer Sock Labs are here!

Set phasers to sparkle with our new limited edition Stroll Glimmer Sock Lab colors!
Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer Sock labs
For this next Sock Lab experiment, we added a touch of sparkle to the mix! We were going for a astral aesthetic, and we think we hit the mark.  The galactic handpainted colors play really come to life on the sparkly base of Stroll Yarn, giving you results that are truly out of this world!
Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer Sock Lab swatches
 
Wondering what to do with all that sparkle? Think outside the socks and create a shawl or …

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