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It’s time to talk tools! Whether you need to update your arsenal or simply add something new to the mix, our ongoing Summer Tool Sale is a great opportunity to place those long-awaited orders for everything you need to get crafting. I’m going to share some of my favorite tools that are part of the sale before, but make sure to check out our full range of sale tools online in the next week!
Read more »I think it’s safe to say that summer has arrived! Now that our sweaters have been packed away and we’re enjoying the sunshine, it’s time to pull out your summer knitting projects. Here are a few fabulous projects I’m hoping to cast on soon.
I just love this Oyster Bay tank top! It’s knit in our fabulous lightweight linen Lindy Chain, which gives it an amazing drape and sheen. The simple diamond pattern along the sides make the perfect accent to this summer top. Designed by Kathryn Folkerth.
Read more »Do you love craft books? I sure do. My bookshelf at home is brimming with books related to the crafts I already love, as well as the crafts I so badly want to try. Well, we’ve just kicked off a huge book clearance where over 300 titles are up to 50% off! With only a limited stock of many of the books on hand, many of these titles will not return, once they’re gone.
So if your inspiration so often comes from books, head over to our clearance book section, and see what might grab your interest, today!
Read more »New month, new Keeping Home set! For June, we have a fantastic free kitchen knitting pattern set by the multi-talented Kalurah Hudson – check out the Ombre Sea Kitchen Set!
This lovely set includes a washcloth, a hand towel. and best of all – an apron! All feature a wonderful linen slip stitch along the edging, giving a pretty striping in complimentary colors. It also looks great on both sides!
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Aptly named, The Big Cozy is the perfect yarn for super-soft, fabulously quick projects! We’re featuring The Big Cozy at 20% off for our monthly yarn sale in June, making this the perfect time to grab a ball or two for your next project. Need some inspiration? Read on for some lovely patterns in this must-have yarn!
Read more »The official start of summer is just around the corner and we’re celebrating with cheery shades of Hawthorne yarn this month! Great for sturdy socks and colorful accessories, Hawthorne is a staff favorite for summer travel knitting and crocheting.
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Oh how I love Swish! Super soft, in a great array of colors, it’s my go-to yarn for sweaters. I knit a lot of things for my kids, but I also use Swish just as much for adult size garments. Today is the last day to save 20% on both weights of Swish in our May Monthly Yarn Sale. To celebrate such a great yarn, here’s a round-up of things I’ve made, in Swish!
Looking forward to the weekend? Our “chill zone” blog posts offer suggestions of cocktails to sip, snacks to make, music to listen to, and of course, crafty projects to cast on for! Since it’s Memorial Day weekend here in the US, these are some great things, we think you might enjoy over the long holiday weekend.
Great Patterns to Knit:
Independence Poncho (pictured above)
Or summery dishcloths: Firefly and Campfire
Great Patterns to Crochet:
French Market Tote for a summer at the farmer’s market!
a Summery Clover Pullover – hot weather, here we come!
Recipes We Love:
Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches
Grilled Bacon Jalepeno Poppers
Black Bean, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Cocktails We Recommend:
Great tunes to listen to:
The Knit Picks Memorial Day Chill Zone Spotify Playlist
Read more »In need of a quick & pretty project for your home? Check out our newest free crochet pattern – the Tissiere Table Runner by Beth Major!
We see a lot of projects come through the doors here at Knit Picks. From the samples we have knit for our collections, to staff projects that span all levels of craft, there’s nothing like swooning over someone’s hard work, appreciating all the hours that went into their creation. It’s the projects from customers, however, that often make us gasp with delight. It’s fun to see how they used a certain yarn a certain way, and it never ceases to surprise us how creative our customers really are, constantly! Here are 5 amazing projects knit in Knit Picks Yarn. Maybe one of them will inspire you!
