Free Downloadable June 2021 Calendar
by Morgan B on June 1, 2021
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Knit Picks Podcast Episode 342 – Sock It To Me! The Sock Construction Episode You’ve Been Waiting For
by Knit Picks Podcast on May 20, 2021
Socks are one of those milestone knitting projects that once successfully completed, help you feel prepared to take on more difficult projects. Knitters who haven’t taken the leap can be intimidated by words like “gusset” and “kitchener stitch” but on today’s podcast Lee and Stacey hope to help make socks less scary for sock newbies by diving deep into everything sock-knitting.
First up, Lee and Stacey check in about what’s on their needles. Lee picked up a project that she started in 2019 while Stacey shares a sad knitting story with a happy ending. (Yes frogging can be happy!) Then Lee and Stacey disagree on how to knit socks: toe-up or top-down?
Next, new Knit Picks team members, Michelle and Cathy talk to …
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Meet Cathy, our Marketing Manager
by Knit Picks Staff on May 18, 2021
Here on the blog, we love the chance to introduce the people behind our brands. We live our mission daily; to help crafters do what they do best: create, by supporting each other in our crafting adventures. Our Yarn Division has a new sock lover, aka our new Marketing Manager, Cathy Hut.
Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge in her professional craft as well as in her textile crafting. With 30+ years’ marketing experience gained in a variety of industries including tech, professional association and healthcare sectors, plus a stint as a newspaper editor in Texas, Cathy is already our go-to wordsmith and marketing guru. She earned an MBA in marketing from the University of Colorado, and undergrad degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Kansas. We are happy to have such an accomplished lady leading our team!
Cathy describes herself as “a lifelong knitter of middling skill, taught …
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May News: Rockin’ Socks & Knit Bits
by Kate M on May 13, 2021
Summer’s right around the corner and we’re ready to kick off our shoes! Our latest pattern collection features 11 wildly unique sock patterns, each dancing to beat of its own drum.
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Knit Picks Podcast Episode 341 – Get Published With Tian!
by Knit Picks Podcast on May 10, 2021
In this episode of the Knit Picks Podcast Lee and Stacey check in on their latest projects and Sara interviews Tian Connaughton about her latest course, Get Published.
First Lee and Stacey discuss returning to old projects and finding new inspiration from past work. It’s never too late to pick up a half-finished afghan and begin moving forward once more.
Sara Dudek interviews Tian Connaughton, an expert knit and crochet designer, technical editor, author, and course creator. Since leaving the corporate world behind, she’s built a business around creativity, craft, and helping women build their own businesses that are profitable and sustainable.
By asserting a goal-oriented attitude, Tian discusses the best ways to keep motivated after rejection and how to avoid taking disappointments personally. …
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Free Downloadable May 2021 Calendar
by Morgan B on May 1, 2021
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High Desert: An American Wool Story
by Kate M on April 10, 2021
As we set out to create High Desert, Crafts Group’s first all-American-made yarn, esteemed Rancher, Jeanne Carver of the historic Imperial Stock Ranch and now, her newly launched Shaniko Wool Company, was also looking for an American brand to join forces with and use Shaniko’s certified Textile Exchange’s Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)* wool bounty.
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Knit Picks Podcast Episode 340 – The Joys of Building A Sweater
by Knit Picks Podcast on April 8, 2021
An all too familiar knitting crossroad – do I knit a sweater or not. While sweaters can seem intimidating if you’ve never done one before, chances are once you’ve made one, you’ll likely make another.
On today’s episode of the Knit Picks Podcast, Lee and Stacey do a deep dive into sweater construction. Whether you’re new to sweaters or have been making them for years, you’ll likely enjoy this “nerdy” sweater conversation.
First they catch up by discussing what’s on their needles. Both Lee and Stacey are making patterns from our latest Knit Picks Collections. Lee even shares her latest yarn substitution and talks about color selection.
From pullover and cardigans, to seamed vs seamless, Stacey and Lee review the various styles and constructions of …
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High Desert Yarns: The Journey
by Knit Picks Staff on April 8, 2021
How does wool harvested in the American West turn into the soft, high-quality yarn that just arrived on your doorstep? Read on to learn about the journey of High Desert, the newest member of the Knit Picks’ fiber family.
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Introducing: High Desert Yarns
by Knit Picks Staff on April 6, 2021
We’re beyond excited to introduce High Desert, our first 100% American-made from farm-to-skein yarn line.
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