Introducing Salvage: The Sustainable Yarn with a Story
At Knit Picks, we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate and bring you yarns that not only inspire creativity but also make a positive impact on our planet. We’re thrilled to introduce Salvage,...
View ArticleIntroducing: Yakish – A Knit Picks Yarn
Discover the Luxurious Yakish Yarn: A Blend of Softness, Warmth, and Versatility Knitters and crocheters, prepare to fall in love with our latest yarn sensation, Yakish. This new offering from Knit...
View ArticleA Guide to Knit Picks Cotton Yarns
Summer is here, and that means it’s cotton yarn season! With the arrival of a handful of new yarns and the return of some classics, Knit Picks now has more than 12 different cotton yarn families, and...
View ArticleA Look at Knit Picks Tweed Yarns
If you’re a fan of the Knit Picks Podcast, you know how much we all love tweeds! We have a large selection to choose from, and each tweed yarn has its own strengths and benefits. It can be hard to...
View ArticleLate Summer News: Felici. Is. Back.
The sun is just about to start setting on this sweltering summer season (at least for us folks in the northern hemisphere), but don’t worry. There’s still time to partake in a few lazy afternoon...
View ArticleLearn About Yarn Weights for Knitting
If you’ve been working with yarn awhile, you are probably aware that yarns come in different weights and what that means for your projects. But if you don’t, allow us to demystify yarn weights! Here’s...
View ArticleHigh Desert: An American Wool Story
As we set out to create High Desert, Crafts Group’s first all-American-made yarn, esteemed Rancher, Jeanne Carver of the historic Imperial Stock Ranch and now, her newly launched Shaniko Wool Company,...
View ArticleKnit Picks Podcast Episode 343 – High Desert Yarn with Jeanne Carver!...
Wool is a favorite yarn fiber by many knitters (including Stacey and Lee). In today’s episode of the Knit Picks Podcast Knit Picks and WeCrochet’s Chief Marketing Officer Ursula Morgan interviews...
View ArticleFree Downloadable June 2021 Calendar
Welcome to June, everyone! Summer is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier about it. It has been so fun to watch the plants and flowers spring into action with all of their amazing colors. We hope...
View ArticleFree Downloadable May 2021 Calendar
You made it through the April showers, and you know what that means— welcome to the May flowers, everyone! Being at home so much this year has meant I have an entirely new appreciation for all of the...
View ArticleHigh Desert Yarns: The Journey
How does wool harvested in the American West turn into the soft, high-quality yarn that just arrived on your doorstep? Read on to learn about the journey of High Desert, the newest member of the Knit...
View ArticleIntroducing: High Desert Yarns
We’re beyond excited to introduce High Desert, our first 100% American-made from farm-to-skein yarn line. In 2020, Knit Picks’ had a dream to develop an all-American-made yarn line. To source...
View ArticleFree Downloadable April 2021 Calendar
Happy April, everyone! Spring is cotton’s time to shine! Whether you’re diving into dishcloths or planning a new summery top, we’ve got you covered. This month’s wallpaper features a variety of our...
View ArticleMarch News: Colorblock Knits & Speckly Bits
Spring appears to have sprung and we are HERE for it! Bring on the cool cotton knits, playful colors, and overall feeling of lightness and brighter days to come. Vertex: Colorblock Projects All...
View ArticleKnit Picks Podcast Episode 339 – Yarn Substitutions
Whether you’re a process knitter or a project knitter, if you’re like us you’ve experienced the challenge of finding a pattern you’re really excited about but not having the exact yarn that the...
View ArticleFree Downloadable March 2021 Calendar
Happy March, everyone! This month’s calendar features a spring-inspired array of our OEKO-TEX certified yarns. These beauties are produced without any harmful chemicals or substances, are safe for...
View ArticleFree Downloadable February 2021 Calendar
Hello and welcome to February! This month’s calendar shines a spotlight on the incredibly cozy Sorrel. The pattern features a richly textured yoke made up of linear dip stitches (a video tutorial is...
View ArticleKnit Picks Podcast Episode 336 – Yarn 101 Live
One of our favorite things to talk about in the Knit Picks Office is yarn. We all have our favorite yarns and favorite projects to cast on and can easily get derailed when there’s a new yarn to...
View ArticleJanuary News: Classic Cables & Colorful Poms
Happy New Year, fellow fiber fans! With the holidays in the rearview, we’re shifting our focus to hunkering down and creating cozy winter wear for our own personal wardrobes. Time to sift through our...
View ArticleDecember News: Bulky Knits for Cozy Days
As the days grow shorter, the layers of warm woolens start to pile on, making for yet another cozy season of hibernation. A bevy of bulky weight knits and handfuls of colorful new yarns are in store...
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