Knits for Everybody – Emily’s Striped Mittens!
by on September 20, 2016
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be celebrating the release of our new collection “Knits for Everybody” by seeing how members of the Knit Picks staff have used these basic patterns to create something truly unique. This week, we’re highlighting Knit Picks Graphic Designer Emily, who made adult mittens in a unique striped colorway! Here are the details, from Emily:
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I’ll happily admit it: I’m a stripe addict. I own at least nine striped shirts, a pair of striped shoes, tank tops, shorts, dresses, you name it. I’m currently knitting a striped sweater AND cowl with stripes. I can’t get enough! To me, stripes are the perfect design, with their endless possibilities and classic good looks.
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Learn to Knit a Worsted Weight Sweater!
by on September 19, 2016

We are pretty excited about our new collection, Knits for Everybody. Whether you pick up a copy of the printed book (now 40% off) or buy it as an ebook so you can get started right away, you’ll have the patterns you need to get your Christmas gift list off to a great start. Interested in making a winter sweater for you or someone on your list? No problem! We’ve got a video classl that is sure to help you out.

In our tutorial, Katy Banks, designer of the worsted weight sweater pattern (available in sizes newborn to men’s XXLand women’s 5X) takes you through all the key steps to knitting your very own sweater. From increases and decreases, to putting the sleeve stitches on hold and starting a neckline, this class will guide you every step of the way. So grab your yarn and needles, and cast for your very own worsted weight sweater, today!

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New Go! Fight! Win! Kits
by on September 15, 2016

Embrace the glories of sport season with these fun basic knits! Stacey has written Go! Fight! Win!, which includes instructions for a lap blanket, hat with a pompom and a big cozy scarf. With wide stripes that are easily customizeable with your favorite team’s colors, you can root and cheer in style with Mighty Stitch Worsted! Read on for some of our favorite colorways…

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My Dude Learns to Knit
by on September 14, 2016

Question every crafter secretly longs to ask their significant other. All our future evenings and weekends for the rest of eternity hinged upon his answer.

“Can I teach you to knit?” I rather hopelessly asked.

“Hmmmm .. no.”

Heartbreak.

Then, joy of all joys, a month later he enthusiastically exclaimed, “Can you please teach me to knit? I really want to learn!” (Lesson learned: give him time to mull). We took our needles and Dishie yarn to a local tea shop, and over a steaming mug of Brain Power tea, we dove into the wonderful world of cast-ons, knits and purls, as tickled strangers smiled at the cute couple crafting dishcloths together.

The husband learns to knit

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My Favorite Crochet Book of All Time
by on September 13, 2016

Book Sale is on! Do you love new knitting and crochet books? I love them. I find so much inspiration in books, whether they be collections of sweaters and accessories, books on new (or old) techniques, or books about…nonsense. I love making nonsense! By that, I mean mostly impractical items to keep or give away but that are pretty much guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of people who see them. When I found in Twinkie Chan’s newest book, “Crochet Abode a la Mode”, I started making just that. It might be my favorite craft book ever, and so far, I’ve made four projects from it. Check them out!

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Free Pattern Friday: Bit of Whimsy Bath Set
by on September 9, 2016

Have you been enjoying our Keeping Home free pattern series? It’s hard to believe, we only have 3 left after this month – where did 2016 go?  We do have an absolutely adorable bath set for you for September – check out Emily Ringelman‘s Bit Of Whimsy Bath Set!
Free Bath Knitting Pattern Bit of Whimsy from knitpicks.com
Look how cute these are! I love the colors of Shine Sport in this set – Pistachio, White and Cosmopolitan – it’s sure to cheer any bathroom decor. Not only are all three pieces of this sweet set useful, they are a great way to practice new knitting skills!
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A closer look at Knits for Everybody!
by on September 7, 2016

Our new Knits for Everybody pattern collection is our answer to any knitter’s age-old quest for basic patterns that fit virtually everyone on their knitting list. No more scouring the internet or your library of books, this pattern collection has everything you need to knit simple hats, mittens, socks, slipper and pullover sweaters in both fingering and worsted weight yarns from newborn to men’s XXL sizes. Pretty stellar, huh? Read on for more pictures and descriptions of each pattern!

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