We had an awesome event last night with Mary Scott Huff! Thanks to all of the knitters who showed up - the Knit Picks staff had a great time meeting everyone. Mary also has a blog post about the event - her blog (which I find hilarious) is definitely worth a read!
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This week's podcast featured Nina talking with Kelley about hems. Nina was kind enough to allow me to film her explaining three different hem types that you can use on your knitted sweaters. Also, I love her scarf. :)
(If you're interested in knitting any of these sweaters, check out our… Continue
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(To find the pickles (and enter for a chance to win a Tidings of Joy ornament kit) head over to our newest online catalog.
You have to enter by October 5th, 2009, and we're giving out ornament kits to five sharp-eyed pickle sleuths. The instructions on how to enter a… Continue
We have a new tutorial video up! It's on the Magic Loop technique, and you'll learn how to knit in the round with a single circular needle. Knit Picks circular needles have really flexible cables, and they're perfect for Magic Looping.
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It seems like a million years ago, but I once thought that I was going to go into biological research. I got a BA in biology, worked on a prairie restoration project, was a student worker in the biology department, and did other science-y things. Instead of go… Continue
We're all really excited about hitting the big 1-0-0, and reaching this milestone has really gotten us buzzing with ideas for future podcasts. Starting with Episode 101, we have a couple of new treats planned. We'll still have all of… Continue
I just finished my Soap Bubble Wrap (Ravelry link) in the Marshmallow color of Simply Cotton Worsted. It's a pattern from the Spring 2009 issue of Interweave Knits. I liked that it was assymetrical with lace… Continue
Now that the Gurumi Family kit has launched, we've added a video tutorial on how to work basic embroidery stitches (back stitch, satin stitch, and French knots) on your knitted fabric. You can use these stitches for much more than just the faces on amigurumi characters, though. For example, I recently finished knitting a sweater vest in… Continue
Since Earth Day is coming up, this week we'll be featuring some Reduce/Reuse/Recycle tips on the Knitting Community.
Here's a video tutorial on how to recycle old, worn-out t-shirts into soft cotton ribbon yarn. All you need is a t-shirt that's been through the laundry recently and a sharp pair of scissors. I've been thinking about making a bulky mat for the laundry area in our garage. I've been looking at patterns like Absorba (… Continue
Two weeks ago, Angela and I both saw the new craft documentary "Handmade Nation" at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in downtown Portland, OR. The movie explored the lives of indie crafters and the DIY movement, and there were tons of crafty-folk in attendance. They had a kiosk set up for people to take pictures of themselves showing off their handmade goods, and they later published… Continue
We launched the Knitting Community last March, and it took just under a year for us to reach 10,000 members! To celebrate, we're giving a $20 Knit Picks gift certificate to #9999 (congratulations, Hind!) and a $50 gift certificate to #10,000 (congratulations, Linda Nelson!).
Thanks to all of you for joining. The users in the Knitting Community are so friendly and helpful, a… Continue
