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Summer is officially in full swing (even if we’re getting a cloudy day here and there still)! And for this month, we were inspired by all things nautical, weekend trips to the beach and stripes on just about everything. Check out a few of our favorite things that we’re loving for July – we hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
As the Administrative Assistant here at Knit Picks, I get to see every book that comes into our office. It’s really fun to see whats new and exciting in the world of yarn – although I admit it’s also distracting… I get inspired and all I want to do is play with yarn instead of work! So before I head off to plan my next knitting project, here are a few of my favorite knit and crochet books to cross my desk recently.
Read more »Have you tried knitting a nupp? If you’re new to lace, these lovely bobbles can seem intimidating. Don’t worry – Geoff Hunnicut is here to guide you through the process! In our Lace Tip of the Week, Geoff shows you all the key steps to knitting a nupp, on both sides of your lace fabric.
Read more »Have you tried our gorgeous new yarn, the 100% silk laceweight Luminance?
If you’re like me, you had to buy a skein because it’s SHINY and PRETTY (especially the silvery-blue Reflection, on the bottom far left). But once you get it, what to do with it? Well, we have beautiful new free pattern created just for Luminance – the Papillion Choker and Wristlets by Joyce Fassbender!
Read more »We have a brand new yarn coming out in a few weeks but as a special surprise, we want you to try it first – for free with a $25 purchase*! Not only will you be getting free yarn (which is ALWAYS a good thing), you’ll also get a brand new yet-t0-be-released yarn in your hands before anyone else.
How, you ask? It’s simple! Just following a few easy steps:
We can’t give away any details, because some things just have to be kept secret and let’s be honest – there’s nothing like getting a surprise in the mail! We can’t wait to make the official announcement for this new yarn in a few short weeks, we are all super excited here at the KP headquarters.
One last note: quantities are limited, so hurry!
And don’t forget, our summer yarn sale is going on now too, save up to 40% off over 1,000 fabulous yarns. Happy yarn shopping!
*Promo code ends 07/20/2016 at 11:59pm. Normal shipping charges apply. Purchase required, must meet or exceed $25, color is random chosen and may vary. Does not apply to downloadable merchandise, gift cards or back orders. No adjustments to prior purchases or to purchases made after this promotion expires. Offer good while supplies last – limit one per customer; must be logged into free Knit Picks account for offer to be valid. No cash value. Cannot be combined with other promo codes or offers.
Have you checked out our fantastic summer yarn sale yet?
This is our biggest sale yet – over 1000 yarns on sale! But with so many selections, how do you choose? To give you some ideas, here are some of my all time favorites yarns.
Well first of all, I need to start with our gorgeous cashmere blend Capra.
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Warm weather got you down? Say “Bah-HUMBUG” to popsicles and swimsuits, now’s the perfect time to start prepping your knitting queue for holiday gift-giving and winter decorations! Knitting takes time so grab a copy of our new Handmade Holiday pattern collection, get those needles started and you might just have your list of knits finished in time for December. Let’s take a peek inside our collection of holiday ornaments, you’re sure to find the perfect little knit, no matter the season.
Read more »This week lace designer Geoff Hunnicut describes what a “lifeline” is in lace knitting, and how to use them. He also shares his favorite tool, the stitch marker, and how he uses them when knitting lace.
Read more »Back in the day, before Photoshop was my artistic tool of choice, I loved to paint. Oil, acrylic, watercolor and charcoal delightfully muddied up my bedroom. These days, my home is cluttered with a different method of creative expression: yarn dyeing! 
I started with a just a few colors in Greener Shades Dye, several skeins of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bare yarn and this trusty guide: Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece. I’m not gonna lie; I was intimidated by the whole process. I felt the ‘blank canvas’ paralysis of days gone by returning. However, after I took the plunge (or rather, my first skein took the plunge), the fear vanished and the fun began!
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For me, summer is about trying new things. I like new stitch patterns and new yarns, but most of all I like new crafts in general. In the past, I’ve devoted summers to needle felting or dyeing. This summer, I’m learning to weave! I have a small rigid heddle loom and I can’t wait to make scarves and placemats and pillowcases for everyone I know. In my dreams, my Christmas list will be complete by the time the pumpkins are ripe. If you’re interested in learning to weave, we have a new tutorial available where Hannah weaves a gorgeous pillowcase out of Hawthorne Fingering Yarn! Learn how to warp, weave, and finish your project in this great video:
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