12 Weeks of Gifting – Free Checkerboard Throw Pattern

Oh it’s that time of year again, where many crafters start making our list of handmade gifts to make for the people we love. (Unless you are much more organized than us and started months ago!) To get you started, we are starting our annual 12 Weeks of Gifting, where we release a brand new free pattern every Tuesday, counting down the days to mid December, when many of the winter holidays begin. We’ll be featuring all sorts of projects – from home to cowls and scarves to shawls – there is sure to be something for everyone on your list!  We have set up a handy 12 Weeks of Gifting page, so be sure check back every Tuesday to find a new free pattern.

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Free Dishcloth Pattern – Libra

For those lucky balanced folks born under the sign of the scales (and the start of fall weather!), our ninth pattern in our free year long Zodiac Dishcloth series is for you. Check out the great Libra Dishcloth by Beth Major.
Free Libra Crochet Pattern from knitpicks.com
Libra Sign Characteristics: Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection. Easily sees both sides of an argument. Highly skilled at problem-solving and decision making. Knows how to be unbiased while offering spirited debates on beliefs, knowledge, politics, etc. Appreciates sharing amongst family, friends co-workers etc. Finds it difficult to be alone; works best in partnerships. – from What’s Your Star Sign?
Using crochet colorwork or tapestry crochet, each cloth in this series features a specific Zodiac design pattern in a fully charted format. This soft …

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Meet Susie!

colorful hand-embroidery

Hello! I’m Susie and I’m new around here. I’ll be working as a Project Coordinator for both Knit Picks and its sister brand, Connecting Threads. I have a BFA in Fiber from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and am very excited to work alongside my new crafty colleagues! While I do know how to knit and crochet, I consider myself more of a sewer and embroiderer than anything else. I have also dabbled in weaving, needle and wet felting, natural dyeing, and screen-printing.

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