Podcast 277: Tranquility


They say that your home is a reflection of your self, and if this is true than surely every knitter’s home is a paradise of handicrafts. Every room in the house is another opportunity to befiber your decor, and our newest collection is a guide to do just that. Tranquility is full of all the pillows, throws, towels, and rugs you need to create an crafty oasis of cottony comfort, perfect for the bright and cheery home you want through the warmer months of the year. Join Stacey and I as we review Tranquility and discuss cottons and projects for every room.
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Knit Picks Home Collection – Tranquility

After a long search, and many many bids my husband and I finally bought our very first house! Coincidentally the Knit Picks Tranquility home collection came out the same month we bought our first home.  I was so excited because this collection has the perfect patterns to add a touch of style and comfort to our new home! These patterns would also make great house warming gifts if you know of anyone who recently bought a new home. Just be warned – you might want to keep them all for yourself! Here are a few patterns I’m thinking about making for my new abode.
Diamondbacked Pillow
Knit Picks Diamondbacked Pillow
The chic Diamondbacked Pillow has the perfect geometric colorwork pattern to give my living room or bedroom some much needed …

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Interchangeable Tips Sale: Excuses Perfectly Good Reasons

You might be asking yourself: why would I need to buy individual interchangeable tips? Even during a SALE where I can get any individual pair of intechangeable tips for 20% off if I buy before June 12th, I have my interchangeable set (you do, don’t you?), surely I have every needle I need. What else could I possibly want?

O Fictional Straw Person, I was once like you. Please. Learn from my mistakes.

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Welcome to the Mother’s Day Chill Zone!

Mother’s day can mean different things depending on you and your family’s traditions. For some it means gathering with family and celebrating together; others – a quiet day in. But for every Mother on Mother’s day, there’s one thing that I think should always come with the territory: some well-deserved time in the chill zone.
Being a parent so often requires you to put aside your own needs to prioritize those of your family, but Mother’s day is about appreciating all that hard work and sacrifice. Every mom deserves to have her dedication celebrated!
Here are some ideas and suggestions of how to spend some of that hard-won time relaxing this Mother’s Day:
Morning with the Family
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Podcast 276: Splendid Soles


Spring is well and truly underway for the Knit Picks crew, and with it comes a turning of the knitting year. In other words, it’s sock season again! One of our new collections is a celebration of this time, so join us for my review of Splendid Soles, our newest sock pattern book. After that resident sock fanatic Stacey is joined by Hannah to delve into (and argue about) just what is so appealing about sock knitting.

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Monthly Yarn Sale: Gloss!

Gloss yarn balls grouped together on wooden planks.
This month you can get our gorgeous Gloss yarn at 20% off! This yarn (available in DK, Fingering, and Lace weights) combines the dreaminess of 70% Merino wool with the sleekness of 30% Silk into one very plush fiber blend. This gives Gloss an ideal gentleness for your projects made to be worn next-to-skin.

Are we talking colors? This yarn is vibrant! Gloss really takes in the dye, which allows for a rich and robust palette; bringing a vivid flare of color to your colorwork projects!
Fitted pullovers, elegant cardigans, and remarkable wraps are all made a dazzling reality …

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