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Location: Vancouver, WA

About Me:: I'm the owner of Knit Picks. I've been knitting for 25 years. I love being able to make the craft of knitting accessible through affordable yarns, books and tools.

Website:: http://kelleypetkun.typepad.com/yarn_rambles/

What's your Ravelry ID (if you have one)? (www.ravelry.com): kpkelley

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Knit Buddy Winner for Jared Flood's Quincy Hat

Remember my unique interpretation of Jared's hat? Well, the Knit Buddy winner from that blog e… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2009 at 1:03pm — 5 Comments

What are you doing Wednesday night?

We will be hosting a book signing for Mary Scott Huff. Kate has been busy organizing it and has a blog entry with all the details.

It will be a delightful even… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 8:38am — 5 Comments

Over the weekend I received a lovely link, in Ravelry, to a handspun, sock knitting, KAL. Yippee!! I clicked over to the Discussion Thread, said I would love to participate, added my note and went on with the rest of my weekend.

Yep, I forgot to join the group, can't remember the host's ID - nothing, nada, zilch!! Short Term Memory disaster!!

If the kind lady who invited me reads my blog, or anyone else who joined the Ravelry KAL for handspun, hand-knit socks, please take pity on me and send m… Continue

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:28am — 4 Comments

Suggestions for future instructional videos

Now that I'm finished with my Learn To Knit Socks video series, I am ready to tackle some new projects. I would love suggestions!

Here is what I already have on my list

Mittens - I will be using DPNs and a two-color pattern. I haven't chosen the pattern yet.

Understanding a sock pattern using either DPNs or Magic Loop

Designing basics for an Aran Sweater - How to plan out pl… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 5:58am — 33 Comments

Quincy by Jared Flood - A Knit Buddy project!

Love this hat!!!

And, look at the variations!

by rrevbbd (Ravelry)

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Posted on November 4, 2009 at 1:00pm — 86 Comments

Final sock knitting videos!

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Posted on November 2, 2009 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Wow! Friday! - Blending Baking and Knitting

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Posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:36pm — 4 Comments

Knit Buddy Winner! - Log Cabin Washcloths using Simply Cotton

The winner from last week's Knit Buddy drawing is Redeemed. Congratulations!!!

We will be sending you one ball each of Marshmallow, Malted Milk, Ginger and Toffee colors of Simply Cotton Worsted. Enjoy!

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 3:13pm — 6 Comments

CLiC Tuesday - Hurrah!

I had forgotten how energizing it is once you have joined the sleeves of a sweater with the body! My cardigan is now my constant knitting companion! Remember, it is football season so I have lots of time to knit! :)

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 10:06am — 8 Comments

Knitting angora love for my feet!

As you know, I went a bit crazy at the Sock Summit this summer! I am industriously knitting my way through the collection of yarns I could not resist!

Gail Smith from Windsor Farms Rabbitry is a… Continue

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 9:45am — 11 Comments

Wow! Friday! New sock knitting videos!

I'm ready to show you how to knit the heel flap, make the heel turn, pick up the gusset stitches, decrease the gusset and then head on down the foot! Next week I will show you how to decrease for the toe and do the Kitchener stitch. There are 6 videos in this segment because I wanted to be sure I presented everything in a clear, and empowering, way.

Just like I did with the first videos, I am going to start a discussion for each video in our… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 9:00am — 9 Comments

Sometimes a knitter just needs something Simple! and a Knit Buddy!

I grabbed a few extra balls of Simply Cotton Worsted from our office stash a few days ago. I was determined to knit up a couple of washcloths for myself. I wandered around in Ravelry… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:30am — 147 Comments

Jon is home safe from Iraq! - There are no words!

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Posted on October 20, 2009 at 1:15pm — 14 Comments

CLiC Tuesday - So close!

Five more inches and I will be able to join body and sleeves!! That is quite an incentive!!

Thanks to a staff meeting this morning I was able to finish the second sleeve up through the increases. Now all I have is simple knitting around and around for the las… Continue

Posted on October 13, 2009 at 3:55pm — 6 Comments

A culinary break from my fiber immersion

As you know, I am a huge fan of The Splendid Table. I woke up early on Sunday, began my fiber immersion day (more about that later) and listened to old episodes of The Splendid Table. Several weeks ago… Continue

Posted on October 12, 2009 at 6:16am — 3 Comments

Wow! Friday!!

I've decided that Friday should be an inspirational seque into the weekend! Check out this spectacular project at Painted Threads!

Just what I need to keep… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 6:25am — 4 Comments

New knitting rule!!

Have one pair of socks in progress at a time!

Last weekend I finished off the second pair of Ric Rac Socks from The Little Box of Socks. After that… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:29am — 7 Comments

Jane Austen disappointment

My first introduction to Emma by Jane Austen was the movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow. I was disappointed in the characters - none of whom I liked. I assumed it was the interpretation of the director.

When I discovered Juliet Stevenson narrating Sense and Sensibility beautifully, I… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 11:45am — 8 Comments

Know anyone who wants to learn to knit socks?

In an attempt to justify my current sock knitting I've decided to recruit more sock knitters. If everyone knits socks then my behavior will become the norm.

This is the first of five videos in the first segment of the sock knitting videos. These five videos will get a new sock knitter up to casting on and working the leg. My plan is to follow up with the second segment to work the heel flap, heel turn, picking up the heel flap stitches and starting to work on the gusset dec… Continue

Posted on October 2, 2009 at 1:09pm — 24 Comments

I love autumn!!

My friend, Elizabeth, spied on me during Sock Summit and kept notes on the colors I enjoy wearing. When she got back home she made me this lovely wet-felt, silk scarf. I have been waiting for it t… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2009 at 12:40pm — 15 Comments

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At 7:51am on October 30, 2009, Max Lazovick said…: thanks - I am really loving the needles. I learned about you during a class I took that was sponsored by Woolie Ewe in Plan Texas. Several people told me about Knit Picks.I have been knitting for years and you were a well kept secret.

At 7:46pm on October 29, 2009, Elmira Madden said…: I am waiting for the next video on heel flap, and heel. Your video on socks was easy to follow I need to see the end product also.

At 7:58am on October 29, 2009, Max Lazovick said…: silly question - just got my interchangeable needles and am puzzled on how I ues little tool to tighten the ends do the needle and wire stay connected.

At 12:25am on October 27, 2009, Erik Bohlin said…: Thanks Kelley for the sock videos. I am a new knitter, three months old. I am on my second pair of socks from the toe up with magic loop. I took a class. I am anxious to follow along. Is there a video on decreasing and finishing the toe up posted?

Erik Bohlin (47, married, two kids, a professional counselor) knitting for stress relief

At 9:43pm on October 25, 2009, Phyllis D. Wright said…: Kelly, now you have done it. I started your sock video last night and can't put my knitting down because I want to see the end project. Thanks for posting the videos

At 5:47pm on October 22, 2009, Lisa Ragan said…: Have you thought about putting some examples of your excel spreadsheets on this site? (Or are they here and I've missed them?

At 5:15pm on October 22, 2009, Lynda L. Becker said…: Kelly, I have been a good customer of Connecting Threads and just recently found your sister site of Knit Picks. It has been years and years since I last did any knitting. Once I realized you had knitting podcasts I started right in on the very first one and am almost caught up. You have fired up my interest in knitting again. I went out got yarn and am trying to make some Christmas presents. You have given me a great gift of feeling like I have a new friend and teaching me so many new things and ideas. One of the best things you taught me was the ability to let it go. I had given up on a sweater a few years ago and just shoved the yarn in bag in the closet in disgust. Now I pulled it out and have started on a simple garter stitch blanket/shawl and loving it. On to the socks and washcloths. Whoo hoo!! Thanks so much for being out there and keep on talking about all the lovely yarns and patterns. Give Xena a pat for me, she's just so beautiful!

At 7:31am on October 21, 2009, Donna Wilkinson said…: Kelley, I see you have a sock class, but I have a problem. I am a senior lady who has the skill to knit socks, but my hands can't handle the very tiny o, 1, or 2 size needles. Are there patterns out there for a bit larger needle so I can learn to knit socks or am I doomed to no sock knitting?