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Knit Picks Podcast Episode 335 – Meet Tian Connaughton
by on January 14, 2021

Tian Connaughton wearing the 32 Market Street Tee

We’re back. Winter is here and our Knit Picks Team is very busy working to bring you exciting new things in 2021. If you missed it in last episode, we said goodbye to our Knit Picks Host Hannah Maier as she embarks on new adventures. Behind the scenes we’re working on our new podcast voice and style so stay tuned. 

Last year Knit Picks and our sister brand WeCrochet ventured into the world of live streams. Today we’re sharing with you an interview that WeCrochet did in the fall of 2020 with knit and crochet designer Tian Connaughton. Tian is a joy and we are very excited to share some of this interview with …

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Tags: Podcast, Inspiration, interview, Knit Picks Designers


Beyond Striped Socks: Fun Felici Knitting Patterns
by on December 10, 2020

A woman wears a striped knitted cowl around her neckTime Traveler Cowl Pattern by Faith Schmidt, made in Felici Worsted

We’re always excited when it’s time for more Felici! In this post, we will share some (mostly) non-sock projects made with Felici—in both fingering and worsted weights.

This fall, we released our self-striping yarn in customer favorite colorways from the archives. And in case you missed it, we also released Felici in Worsted Weight (by popular request)!

Felici Worsted in colors: (Top, from left) Aquarium, Lost Lakes, Beyond the Wall, Goth Kitty, Countess. (Bottom, from left) Rustic Cabin, Time Traveler, Chelsea, Rainbow, Punch Bug, Cloudy With a Chance of …

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Tags: Inspiration, Finished Objects, limited edition yarns


Podcast Episode 333: Patterns, Process, and Product (Oh My!)
by on November 27, 2020

Teasel Shrug https://www.knitpicks.com/teasel-shrug/g/52911220

Join us to talk about all sorts of crafty goodness. To start, Lee and Hannah sit down to discuss the idea of Process vs. Product knitting. While this spectrum of approaches is true for almost all crafting, they do a deep dive into their experiences wrestling with this concept from the perspective of their own knitting queues. Stay tuned to find out whether you tend toward Process or Product or, as they’ve each discovered in themselves, somewhere in between. 

Next, Stacey and Hillary pop in to share some of our most popular patterns. Did you know that for the past 9 years or so Knit Picks has worked hard to bring you roughly two new pattern collections every six weeks?! …

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Podcast Episode 332: Your Favorite Sock Yarns Explained
by on November 13, 2020

Felici Yarn

Today, we’re dedicating an entire episode to the subject of sock knitting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro and socks are your very favorite thing, or a new knitter contemplating casting on for your very first pair, this episode is for you! 

Lee and Hannah spend time talking about all of the sock yarns they’ve developed over the years. Colorful, hardwearing and in a range of lovely fibers, sock yarn is one of our very favorite things to develop behind the scenes. Listen along as they compare and contrast soft Stroll lines with Hawthorne’s rugged and complex colorways. You might even discover a new-to-you skein to try!

Stacey invites Rosalyn Keys (you may know her as Rozknitz on Instagram) on to the podcast …

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Tags: Podcast, behind the scenes, Fun, Inspiration, interview, sock yarn, socks, Yarn


Static Yarn Love: Self-Patterning Sock Yarn Projects
by on October 29, 2020

Have you tried one of our newest yarns, Static? This fun and colorful yarn is a limited-edition self-patterning sock yarn. What does that mean exactly? Uniquely shifting colors—no ends to weave in. Today we’re sharing what stitchers are making using Static (and what they think of this yarn).

Static sock yarn from Knit Picks: eight skeins of yarn are laid out next to a knitted swatch of each to show what the patterning in this self-patterning sock yarn looks like.

If you haven’t checked out this yarn, here are all the stats:

Fiber Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% NylonWeight: FingeringKnitting Gauge: 7-8 sts=1” on #1-3 needlesCrochet Gauge: 21-32 sc=4” on #B-E hooksYards: 437Grams: 100Put Up: HankCare: Machine Wash Cold /Tumble Dry Low

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Tags: sock yarn, Finished Objects, Inspiration, Yarn


Fall 2020 Staff Projects!
by on October 22, 2020

It’s been a minute since we shared staff projects, but today is the day! We’re knitters too! Let’s survey the Knit Picks staff and see what they’ve been knitting lately.

Regan’s Coffee Sweater

Regan models his coffee sweater, which is knitted in cream and brown yarn.

“I just finished this cardigan made from Twill. It’s half dyed with coffee and half left bare.” – Regan, Photographer

Read more about Regan’s adventures in yarn dyeing!

Gerda’s Projects: Shawl and Baby Blanket

A knitted shawl made in Chroma Twist worsted.

Gerda, our Amazon Manager, has TWO recent projects: a self-designed …

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Podcast Episode 330: The Quest For Color
by on October 16, 2020

Abbey Road Sweater https://www.knitpicks.com/abbey-road-sweater/g/52726220

As the weather gets cozier our stashes seem to get more colorful. This week we’re dipping into the wide world of multi colored knitting. From epic Fair Isle to simply soothing marled effects, we’re sharing all our knitting know-how in this episode!

First up, Stacey and Lee discuss some popular techniques for getting maximum color in every square inch. Stay tuned to learn the similarities and differences between techniques like Fair Isle, Mosaic, Intarsia, and marls.

Next, Sara joins Hannah from our sister company WeCrochet to tackle some common considerations when choosing colors. They cover some color theory basics that work for every project and also share our favorite ways of choosing specific Knit Picks and WeCrochet brand colors from …

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Tags: Podcast, colorwork, Yarn


Indie Knitting Patterns to Inspire Your Next Project
by on October 8, 2020

Who is looking for some inspiring new indie knitting patterns? I am! It’s my favorite time of year—the air is cooling off and maybe we’re all looking for new knitting patterns, either for ourselves or for gifts for loved ones. If you are looking for inspiration, check out some of these fabulous brand new indie designer patterns that I absolutely cannot wait to make!

Knitting Patterns by Tamy Gore

A woman holds up a knitted shawl in multicolored green, black, and gray chevrons. Kaliya Wrap by Tamy Gore: A new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.Kaliya Wrap, using 2 packs of Stroll Tonal Minis and Aloft. Warm, pretty and fun to knit!

First are these beautiful patterns by Tamy Gore! …

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Podcast Episode 325: All About Lace!
by on June 26, 2020

Sagebrush Shawl

Let’s take a look at lace knitting. Now, lace is a polarizing topic in our offices here at Knit Picks and we’re betting that it’s the same way in the broader knitting world. Either you love it, hate it or just haven’t taken the plunge and started your first project. If you’re lukewarm about lace or a newbie, this podcast episode is for you!

We’ve just released a new collection of heavier weight lace patterns that are a great way to get started. Stacey talks with Kalurah Hudson, one of our designer extraordinaires and a contributor to this collection about lace. Starting with fingering, worsted or even bulky weight lace projects means you can get comfortable with charts and …

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