Even though we are in the midst of a heat wave (along with much of the country), we still want to get our fall/winter knitting going. Instead of big projects like sweaters or afghans, we find ourselves constantly grabbing smaller projects to work on – items that can be done quickly during marathons our favorite tv shows while sitting in air conditioned bliss. An excellent pattern for that would be Joyce Fassbender‘s newest free hat pattern – CouCou Cable Chapeau!
Read more »Here at Knit Picks, we pride ourselves on bringing crafters of all kinds the highest quality yarns for the very best price.
How do we do it? It all starts with a simple concept: we work with the best in the industry to bring the best directly to you – at the lowest prices, guaranteed.
And we stand behind this commitment to you with our low price guarantee. If you find a comparable yarn elsewhere, we’ll honor the lower price plus an additional 10% off! Not only will you get the lower price but you’ll also enjoy an extra discount. In short, we’re here to help you do what you do best: create.
Read more »In the heat of summer, the staff here at Knit Picks have been busy knitting things for babies and kids. Whether it’s older patterns in new yarn colorways, or favorite yarns knit up in creative ways, this crop of baby knits made me want to upscale each one, for myself. See what you think!
Although we are experiencing a heatwave here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re staying cool with a few of our favorite ocean-inspired yarn, patterns and accessories. This month’s faves include everything from deep navy to classic cobalt and sky blue – we hope you love these as much as we do. Happy Crafting!
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.
Read more »So picture this: You have one skein of our new Mighty Stitch Super Bulky yarn, because you just wanted to play with it. But what do you do with 44 yards of this lovely yarn? Well, we have the perfect quick knit for you – the Ski Bunny Headband, a new free pattern by Kimberly Golynskiy!
Read more »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!
Read more »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.
Read more »This week, fair isle knitter Andrea Lum tells us how to swatch for fair isle knitting. Have you ever done a swatch in the round? Learn why it works so well, for fair isle knitting.
Read more »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.
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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