The Knit Picks Staff Knitting Blog

by Hannah on July 11, 2017

Softer than a kitten, fluffier than a cloud, Wonderfluff is a technological marvel! Silky baby alpaca and fleecy merino fibers are blown into and caught in a lightweight tube of nylon mesh. The result is a yarn that’s beautifully bulky yet lightweight and warm, with surprising resiliency. Wonderfluff works with a wide range of needle sizes and with 142 yards per 50g, the generous yardage allows for large, luxurious projects that won’t break the bank. Normally $6.99 a ball, it’s now just $5.59 through the end of July!

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Tags: Monthly Yarn Sale, Inspiration, Yarn

New must-have books!

by Jennifer on July 10, 2017

We just love book sale time here at Knit Picks! 40% off all books is pretty impressive on it’s own, but considering you can get even the newest titles at 40% off, our book sale goes from “pretty awesome” to “I MUST BUY ALL THE BOOKS” in a heartbeat. Here are just a few of my favorite new books, all of which are available at 40% off through July 24.

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Tags: Inspiration, Books, Sales

Free Sunflower Dishcloth Pattern

by Stacey on July 7, 2017

Welcome to Week 27 of our Clean & Crafty Free Pattern series! It’s July, the air is warm, the sun is shining, and my garden is growing! Included in my patch is a lovely row of sunflowers, which I love. So this week’s free pattern is perfect – check out the adorable Sunflower Dishcloth!

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Tags: Clean & Crafty, 52 weeks of dishcloths, free patterns

Podcast 258: Beginning Lace

by Daniel K. on July 6, 2017

Shawls for All, our new mix-and-match shawl collection, has been something of a pet project for a few people around Knit Picks, and we really think that Joyce Fassbender, the brains behind the collection, has really given us something special.

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Tags: Inspiration, Exclusive KP Collections, lace, Podcast

Happy 4th of July!

by Heidi on July 3, 2017

Happy Independence Day to our US friends! We hope your day is filled with friends, family, sunshine and (of course) yarn!

(and a very happy Tuesday to the rest of the world)

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Tags: Inspiration

Free Downloadable July Calendar

by Stacey on July 1, 2017

Happy July! It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through 2017. With the sun shining and the air heating up, it’s time to reach for those light & airy projects so this month, our free downloadable July calendar features our gorgeous 100% silk yarn Luminance – perfect for use in our gorgeous new lace collections Luxurious Lace and Shawls For All!

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Tags: Calendar backgrounds, Inspiration, lace

Free Woven Dishcloth Pattern

by Stacey on June 30, 2017

Welcome to Week 26 of our Clean & Crafty Free Pattern series – we’re halfway through! To celebrate, we have one of the most unique ones I’ve ever seen – and I’ve seen a lot of dishcloth patterns. Check out the super fun free Woven Dishcloth pattern!

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Tags: Clean & Crafty, 52 weeks of dishcloths, free patterns, Independent Designer Partnership

Dive into Dying Yarn!

by Hannah on June 29, 2017

Dying your own yarn can be so much fun! DIY your very own color palette for your next project or experiment with zany hand painted colorways for the perfect pair of socks that are just so you! We have yarn perfect for dying, kits and a large range of books tailored for dyers of all skill levels.

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Tags: Dyeing

Hue Shift Afghan Kits – Now Back In Stock!

by Stacey on June 28, 2017

Oh happy day – our beloved Hue Shift Afghan Kits are back in stock!

Hue Shift has been our most popular pattern for almost 5 years now. And it’s easy to see why! The pattern is simple to memorize (love those mitered squares) and the blend of colors is to die for. Not to mention the price for the materials. When you buy the pattern bundled with our favorite colorways, the total cost for the pattern and yarn is only $25.98!

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Tags: color, favorite patterns, Kits

Crafting on the Go

by Heidi on June 27, 2017

One of my favorite things about beginning my knitting adventure a year ago was how it transformed traveling. No longer were airport waits, interminable subway rides or rainier-than-expected vacations a thing to be feared. With a project in hand, the longest delays are bearable – even fun! Here are a few photos of our staffs’ crafting on the go adventures.

A quintessential crafter’s suitcase: more yarn than clothes.

Knitting on my honeymoon with the Swiss Alps in the background = bliss
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