2012 Reader’s Choice Awards
Surely the Oscars made you hungry for more beauty and competition? Well, we’re pleased to announce that Knit Picks was nominated for “Best Needles” in the 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards on About.com! To...
View ArticleThe Wonders of Weaving
A while back, I tackled my first ever weaving project and instantly loved not only the texture, but also the way colors interacted with each other. I was so impressed at how fast I was able to work...
View ArticleSummer knitting – hot water bottle covers?
Yes! Now stay with me and you will appreciate my logic. Hot water bottle covers are small, portable knitting projects. Not heavy in your lap and easy to tote around while you are on vacation or just...
View ArticleGet to know Jen Andersen from Hanks in the Hood!
There are certain people that you meet in your fiber travels that simply beam with a passion for what they do, and no one embodies this like Jen Anderson, the face behind Hanks in the Hood. It is a...
View ArticleBeads, glorious beads!
Did you see? We now carry beads for you to add to your knitting! Beads add a wonderful element to knitted items. They add sparkle and drape to lace shawls, fancy highlights to handbags, and they stand...
View ArticleFalling in love with thread crochet
To understand the doily, you must make the doily. I really get this now. As a kid and even into adulthood, my brother and I would use ‘doily’ as a way to denote that something was old fashioned or...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory
Xena has been a member of the Knit Picks family for as long as I can remember – serving as our iconic (and epically cute!) mascot, yarn ambassador and occasional actress. Xena was also an extremely...
View ArticleKnitted Romance
Valentine’s Day is coming up and to celebrate, we thought it would be fun to look back through the knitting archives for famous instances of fiber affection. Here are a few of our favorite finds that...
View ArticleCrafting for Kids: Needle Felted Hearts (with Tutorial)!
Would you like the kids in your child’s class to receive a super special treat this Valentine’s Day? Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your kids this Saturday? Do you want to incorporate some...
View ArticleKnit Picks E-Valentines
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect excuse to send cheesy messages and punny cards to your loved ones and favorite crafty friends. Luckily, we have 6 adorable eValentines...
View ArticleFebruary 2016 Calendar
We’re celebrating February with all of the rosy pink and red hues that color this lovely month. And although it may be grey and dreary outside, we’ve got plenty of colorful yarns to turn to while we...
View ArticleRed & Pink Yarn Sale!
February 14th is just around the corner and our Valentine to you is up to 40% off our favorite rosy red and pink yarns* (over 170 colors to choose from, to be exact)! From bright reds to deep burgundy...
View ArticleWe Heart Preciosa Fingering + Staff Projects!
Though I have loved many Knit Picks yarns over the course of my recent project making, Preciosa Fingering Tonal Yarn might perhaps be my all-time favorite. The colors are spectacular, the softness is...
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