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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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.
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 …
Zero tricks. Just treats. We’re gearing up for all things Halloween with a frighteningly good sale! For one week only, you’ll save up to 50% off over 400 black, orange, grey, and even purple yarns!
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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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?
It’s October, and that means we are in peak knitting & crocheting season. With the holidays right around the corner, what better way to get in the spirit than with quick + fun projects that are easy to care for and perfect for gifting? Queue the October monthly yarn sale: 20% off all Mighty Stitch yarns!
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.
Read more »Happy Friday! If you are looking to try your hand at colorwork but don’t know where to begin, mosaic knitting is a great first project. This weeks Scrub-a-Dub club pattern will help you get started, check out the free Mosaic Dishcloth pattern.
Read more »Set phasers to sparkle with our new limited edition Stroll Glimmer Sock Lab colors!
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!
Wondering what to do with all that sparkle? Think outside the socks and create a shawl or …
Each decade provides its own iconic color palette that when you see it years later, it gives you that fantastic nostalgia of a time that seemed so awesome. Like a few of us here in the office, I’m a child of the 80s (and a little bit 90s), and the color palette that throws me back into my childhood in California is definitely neon.