Follow along and discover your next inspiration as we cast on for projects we love, explore new techniques, and dish about the latest and greatest from Knit Picks.
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There’s one kind of food-grade dye that I really like to use, but it
can be a little hard to find. Usuallly it’s only available in stores in
the spring.
Easter Egg Dyes!
Read more »I’ve been wanting to try my hand at dyeing for a while now. The
thought of the mess, the equipment and doing a really bad job at it kept
me from trying. But, after I found out there was going to be a
dyealong, I thought, hey! Perfect opportunity! Now I can at least
commiserate with others who have also made a giant mess. So, I got some
sock blanks, let myself get inspired, and dove right in.
I decided to try acid dyes, since it’s relatively low-odor and I
could do it indoors (with proper ventilation, of course). That proved to
be an advantageous decision, because when I got ready to dye it was
raining! I got all my supplies together and started the process.
The appeal of dying sock blanks is the never-ending possibilities. You can choose to be creative in a linear fashion or be abstract. I sound like an art museum docent. I chose to give linear a try for the blanks I was dyeing for my Shape-It Scarves.
Read more »For the month of May, Knit Picks staffers are taking the plunge and experimenting with a variety of dyeing techniques.
Kelley and Kerin are both experienced dyers, they’re going to show you some techniques for using Jacquard Acid Dyes.
Nina (another dyeing pro!), Marci, Amy, and I are dyeing sock blanks
with food coloring and Kool-Aid. Kate and Christina are trying out our Indigo Dye Kit, and Alison and Sarah, one of our photographers, are experimenting with natural dyes like beets!
If
you’ve ever thought about dyeing yarn, but you’ve been hesitating, now
is a great time to give it a try. We sell a variety of ready-to-dye Bare yarn in different weights and fiber blends and we sell dye. We’ve also added 6 new dyeing tutorials covering everything from dyeing yarn in a crockpot to tea dyeing to help you get started, and we’re hosting a Dye-Along in the Knitting Community where you can ask questions and get advice.
With the days getting warmer and longer, we’re dreaming of cool ocean waters and weekend beach trips – and it’s a sensibility that is spilling over into our crafting life, too!
What made our must-have list for June? Dreamy shades of blues and greens, touches of lace and portable projects. Check out our June Guide to discover a new summer treat for yourself or for a fellow fiber enthusiast!
1. Neptune Aloft Yarn Sampler>> 2. Meandre Cowl Free Pattern>> 3. 10″ Caspian Straight Needle Set>> 4. Efflorescence Throw Pattern>> 5. CotLin Yarn (shown in Surf)>> 6. Under 100 Knit Collection Book>> 7. Hawthorne Kettle Dye Yarn (shown in Poseidon)>> 8. Elva Cardigan Pattern>> 9. Caspian Cable Needles>>
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It’s the 20th Anniversary of Knit Picks! To celebrate our anniversary, we thought it’d be fun to go around the office and get early Knit Picks yarn memories from the team. You’ll hear a range of voices telling the story of their first Knit Picks yarn, favorite Knit Picks yarn, memorable old projects, and more.
Alena’s One Ring Scarf
Andi’s Alice in Wonderland Sweater
Jen’s Sailaway Cardigan sample that was knit in 4 days!
The Knit Picks team has grown a lot during our long podcast hiatus, and in this episode, we’re excited to introduce you to two new staff members: Alena Ruman, the IDP Program Administrator, and Jen Burt, our Content and Outreach Coordinator.
Lee interviews Alena about her experiences starting at the Knit Picks warehouse in Ohio and then moving to the Pacific Northwest to work as the IDP Program Administrator. Alena is an experienced yarn dyer and shares with Lee some of her tips for dyeing using acid dyes.
In January, Knit Picks hit the road once again to attend the Vogue Knitting show in New York City. Our attendees survived the fiber frenzy and are ready to tell us all about it!
Read more »If you have a precious skein of fingering weight yarn, just waiting for the perfect project, this week’s free 12 Weeks of Gifting pattern is for you! Check out the ever popular Garter Ridge Hat!
