Fair Isle Tip of the Week with Andrea Lum

Perhaps you’ve picked out your favorite fair isle knitting pattern now (perhaps it’s from our new collection, Creative Color: 2016 Fair Isle Collection ) but you’re not in love with the exact colors the pattern uses. How can you go about substituting colors effectively, in fair isle knitting? Andrea Lum talks us through yarn progression and substitution, so you can knit the fair isle garment of your dreams.

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Staff Projects: Neck Adornments

Knit Picks staffers are keeping busy this summer by making adornments for their necks. From beginner projects to advanced, our team is working with color and texture to produce some gorgeous accessories that sure will come in handy when the cooler months come around. Check them out, and maybe you’ll cast on for a scarf, cowl, or shawl very soon!

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No Place Like Home

Dorothy was definitely imagining a room full of cozy blankets, plush pillows, and sweet knit home decor when she clicked her ruby shoes together and whispered “There’s no place like home!” Decorate your abode with our new No Place Like Home collection, the patterns divided into three distinct styles: Farmhouse Flair, Southwest Style and Lodge Living. There’s something for every aesthetic and skill level in this sure-to-be-classic collection.

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Knitting Needle Sale: Save 10%

From interchangeable knitting needle sets to fixed circs, double pointed needles and classic straight needles – our needle sale is now going on which means you get to save 10%! Just take your pick and enjoy the extra savings on a new pair of needles, or maybe indulge in a complete new set.

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And what’s better than 10% off knitting needles? The fact that this sale includes both our new Majestic knitting needles and our new Shorties needles! Woohoo!

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Fair Isle Knitting Tip of the Week with Andrea Lum

Are you new to knitting, and interested in fair isle knitting, but unsure of what the term actually means? Andrea Lum is here to give us tips on fair isle, in celebration of our new collection, Creative Color: 2016 Fair Isle Collection. This week, Andrea defines fair isle knitting, and shows you some different ways the technique is used, in garments and accessories alike.

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