Follow along and discover your next inspiration as we cast on for projects we love, explore new techniques, and dish about the latest and greatest from Knit Picks.
Meet the team »
Attention sweater and garment knitters – we have some news that you are going to LOVE! We literally searched the world over to bring you these gorgeous custom buttons, hand-dyed to match our Wool of the Andes, Palette, and Swish yarns. Each button is formed from the corozu nut – also known as tagua – a durable, sustainable product that is scratch resistant and has an elegant natural grain.
Read more »
One of the sad facts of life is that you can’t always be knitting or crocheting. How do you let people know your love for your craft if there’s no project in your hands? We think we’ve solved that problem with our clever new enamel pins!
Read more »Hey there Pisces (and those who love them) – we have the perfect dishcloth for you! Check out the second in our year long Zodiac Dishcloth Series – the Pisces Dishcloth by Beth Major.
In my humble opinion, handmade socks are the perfect project – they can be as simple or as complicated as you want them to be, they’re small and portable so they can be worked on anywhere, a typical pair of socks takes less than 100 grams of yarn and, best of all, the end product is something everyone can use. Now is the best time to get in on the fun – our fabulous Felici sock yarn is now on sale!
We all have that one special skein of yarn that’s waiting for the perfect pattern, and now our new collection, Little Luxuries, gives you twenty-three patterns! Each pattern uses 100 grams or less of yarn to create exquisite accessories, like shawls, cowls, hats, and even a clutch purse.
Read more »Who is dating whom in the celebrity world … who really cares? What we crafters want to know is: what yarn will make that delicious shawl pattern look the best? What’s the cutest project bag to pair with my on-the-go projects?
In the world of crafting, it’s not just socks that are better in pairs. Like peanut butter and jelly, some things are just meant to be together. Here are a few of our favorite crafty pairs, as spotted out on the town:
The Absent Friends Shawl knit pattern
Wool of the Andes worsted weight yarn in Mink Heather
Are you ready for some exciting news? We have some really fun new products to share with you… including the return of a favorite yarn line, two new pattern collections, and a whole handful of super fun accessories! Here’s what’s new at Knit Picks:
We’re all about colorwork in this week’s free Clean and Crafty pattern! Check out Emily Ringelmans’s sweet Perfectly Preppy Washcloth.
For experienced knitters, we get so used to knitting terms that we don’t even think about them anymore, but for the beginner it can seem bewildering. A little understanding can go a long way, and I’ve always found a singular pleasure in “useless” knowledge, so let’s explore a little about yarn weights.
Oh, how we love Paragon! From cardigans to shawls and hats, Paragon will become your go-to yarn for all your luxurious projects. Want to give it a whirl? We’re offering this fabulous yarn at 25% off for the whole month of February. Hurry, the month will be over before you know it so make sure you snag a ball (or two!) for your next project while you can! To celebrate our love of Paragon take a peek at some of our favorite patterns in this lovely yarn below.
Read more »