Knit Picks' Podcast

We're dedicating this episode to our love for the timeless and oh-so-wearable SHAWL! The ultimate knit accessory, shawls are fun to make and easy to style in any season. That being said, summer is our favorite time of year to break out our lace weight yarn and cast on our most epic shawl projects. The perfect roadtrip companion or portable poolside project, a single skein of yarn goes incredibly far when it's used for open, lacy motifs. Stacey joins Hannah in the podcast studio to chat about Sojourn, our new knit lace collection. Designed to inspire with 14 patterns, including a few fingering weight gems, there's something for everyone, from die-hard dedicated enthusiast to newbie. We're also THRILLED to introduce Twill, our new superwash merino wool yarn! Perfect for sweaters, hats, accessories and everything in between, we hope you love it as much as we do! As always, happy listening and happy crafting!

Today is a celebration of everything that makes Knit Picks unique. One of our core missions is to surprise and delight our super fans with new tools, yarn, and patterns. We're always working on new biz for you and rarely take a moment to think back and appreciate all that has come before. In this episode, Hillary and Hannah share our favorite Knit Picks exclusive tools. Listen in as we chat about our tried and true ball winders as well as our new Needle binders, a labor of love over a year in the making. The best part? You can shop our sale on all Knit Picks exclusive tools on the site right now! Until July 1st, save 25% on your favorite tools or try something new! Next, our Sock Lab dye experiment program is a year old! Every month we release a new dye effect on one of our popular sock yarn bases. An ongoing dye experiment and celebration of sock yarn, we've been delighted by the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response each month. Alexis and I describe some of our (and your!) favorites from the past year. Sta

Today marks an exciting milestone, its our 300th episode! Over the years we've covered just about every topic under the crafty sun. We've done deep dives into obscure techniques, gone full nerd over micron counts and also gone behind the scenes and shared the development process of some of our most popular yarns. Everyone here at Knit Picks loves to take a few minutes every month to sit down in the studio and talk about the parts of this craft that we each love most. Today, you'll hear from all of us! In this episode, we'll take a moment to talk about our newest pattern collections! Pawtastic, our new dog themed pattern collection and Outrageous Insteps, a long awaited celebration of all the bright handpainted sock yarns out there. Lastly, everyone here at Knit Picks takes a moment to say hello! We share some of our favorite things about knitting, what's currently on our collective needles and also take a moment to appreciate being part of the KP team. 300 episodes is a huge landmark and we couldn't have don

Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast, Episode 299: Shawl Season Get ready to dust off your needles and hooks with two new shawl collections! First, Stacey and Hannah talk about Radiance, our knit shawl collection. Easy to wear and fun to knit, these shawls feature fun color combinations and our favorite yarns. Next, Heather joins Hannah in the studio and they chat about the stunning Color Crush collection of crocheted shawls. Finally, sock yarn shawls for all you happy hookers out there. Alexis and Hannah also introduce this month's new sock lab experiment! Every month we introduce a limited edition sock yarn, and we're proud to bring you our first natural dye partnership with BQueen Collection on our favorite Hawthorne yarn base. Each skein is a hand dyed work of art, perfect for the special sock or shawl pattern in your queue!

Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast, Episode 298: Earth Day, Every Day After such a long, wet winter here in the Pacific Northwest, everyone at Knit Picks has been looking forward to the noticeably greener (and hopefully dryer) spring season. The trees have started to leaf out, the daffodils have bloomed their little hearts out and my knitting queue has taken a turn toward lightweight cotton garments and cheerful spring colors. My favorite spring landmark is EARTH DAY! Every year we take a moment to celebrate the eco section of our offerings. Alexis and I sit down to chat about our Oekitex and GOT certified yarns. These Cotton, Wool and Alpaca yarns are held to the highest standards and deserve a special place in our line up and our stashes. Next, Stacey joins me to share our tips and tricks about caring for your most cherished handmades. Spoiler! We dig into the most loved (and most battered) projects—socks. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks

Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast, Episode 297, Cotton and Clean As the clustering cold and heavy skies of winter pass, refreshing vernal rains come to bring new life to the landscape. . .and your knitting! Knit Picks is celebrating the renewing season with new cottons, new colors, and new perspectives. To start, Knit Picks official cotton aficionados Hillary and Erica discuss fresh and favorite cotton yarns, including new Snuggle Puff, made just like our ever popular Wonderfluff but with cotton! After that, Hannah and Heather dig into stash cleaning to talk about how and why to give those hoarded hanks new life. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

One of the innumerable things that we love about knitting is as a means to discover the world around us. Our newest yarn and knitting pattern collection are opportunities to take this both figuratively and literally. The collection, Adventure Awaits, is selection of rugged, practical projects to make all of your outdoor explorations easier, while newly introduced yarn, Muse, lets us bring the fiber mills and dye shops of Japan directly to you. To start, Stacey talks with Erica about Adventure Awaits to explore this new collection and the fine and functional knits and yarns it showcases. After that, Knit Picks Vice President Alison joins Daniel to enthuse about the fabulous fiber and amazing colorways of Muse Hand Painted and Muse Hand Painted Tonal. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

Knitting is, in some ways, an inherently serene activity that lends itself to quiet evenings in cozy interiors. Amid all the chaos and hustle, our newest collection, Interlude, looks to foster the peace- and comfort-loving home body in every knitter. With simple, generous garments in cozy, soft yarns, these patterns will have you looking for excuses to stay in. To start, I sit down with Hilary to discuss the collection, with a special focus on the alpaca yarns that bring these lounge-worthy projects to life. After that, Lee joins me to take up a topic suggested by a Knit Picks follower, that eternal knitters dilemma, works in progress. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

Knit Picks may be our name, but we are definitely about more than just knitting. The devoted crocheters amongst us are directly responsible for this newest collection, Embrace. Full of the textures that you can only get with crochet, this collection uses our full range of yarns for the sorts of modern projects that add charm and allure to everyday life. To start, Stacey and Hilary discuss the collection, talking about the patterns, yarns, and colors of these updated crochet creations. After that, Hannah joins Stacey to talk about the yarns in the collection and the individual qualities and quirks they develop specifically with crochet. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

Accessories are the force multipliers of fashion, where the smallest items, wisely applied, can have the biggest impact. And this is even more true for knitters, when the right hat or cowl can take a week while a sweater can drag on for months. Accents, our newest accessories collection helps you get the most out your knitting time, with the small adornments that play such a big role in our wardrobes. To start, Stacey and Hilary discuss the collection, talking about the patterns, yarns, and colors of these bright modern designs. After that, Stacey and I indulge in the intersection of craftiness and nerdery to talk about knitting in pop culture. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

Like the twisting, braiding, wandering stitches themselves, cable techniques cross generations of knitters, weaving together layers of knitting history into a cozy fabric of fiber tradition. Our newest cable collection, Crossings adds a new thread to this tradition, a fibery homage to immemorial motifs and classic constructions. To keep your cables looking their cabliest it helps to know the wool your working with, so first Hannah and I go full yarn nerd about cabling with our favorite Knit Picks wools, comparing and contrasting all of the yarns used in this latest cable collection. After that, Stacey and Hilary explore the collection itself, discussing their favorite patterns with a bit of background and a glimpse behind the scenes. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

At the turn of the solar calender, Knit Picks is taking a look back at a long and exciting year. From New York to Pasadena, we've been up and down the country meeting fans from all over. Our Sock Labs are churning out the wildest sock yarns that we've ever done. And you can even get your monthly fix of KP goodness every month with our Hand Picked subscriptions boxes. To start us off, Knit Picks leaders Alison and Jennifer take a retrospective on where the year has taken us. After that, each of us looks ahead to set our own crafty resolutions for the new year. Enjoy!   Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

With the Holidays in full swing, knitting deadlines near and the new year in sight, the Knit Picks crew has decided to take a brief meditative pause from the furious click of our needles for a little look ahead. While the second half of Winter offers non-knitters little more than unfestive darkness and cold, we knitters can look forward to the longest stretch of the year for personal knitting time. First up, Hillary and new Knit Picks graphic designer Erica share their prospects as enthusiasts still in the early days of their knitting. (starts at 1:00) After that, Lee and I discuss our plans from the perspective of experienced knitters poking into the odd corners and experimental edges of the knitting world. (starts at 7:37) Enjoy!

One of the best things about being a knitter is that you rarely find yourself at loose ends. Knitting turns hair-pulling inconveniences like Airport delays, long drives, and days at the in-laws into one of our favorite things: time to knit. At least with the proper preparation. First up, Stacey and Hannah give you the benefit of their long experience to help ensure you're all set for knitting away from home. After that, Alexis and Hilary talk about the new batch of exclusive fiber flair that will make your knitting that much more enjoyable no matter where you are. Enjoy!

It was a year ago this month that Knit Picks marked a momentous milestone: attending our first ever show. Since that first experience at Vogue Knitting Seattle, we've seen a lot of interesting places, made a lot of dumb mistakes, and met so many fabulous Knit Picks fans. First up, Alexis and Stacey look back at our year of shows to share some highlights and lessons we've learned along the way. (starts at :54) After that, Hannah talks with VP of Marketing and former Knit Picks Director Alison about her recent work trip to Peru, where she visited just some of the fiber mills we partner with to bring you your favorite yarns. (starts at 11:55)

The collision of the knitting and gifting seasons is a blessing or a curse, an oppression or an opportunity, all depending on your preparation. We all want cute and cozy knit decor on every surface, socks on every foot, and sweaters under every tree. The key to a successful crafting season is starting early and working intentionally. First up, Daniel talks with Lee about knitting for others. Listen in as they put their heads together to share their winning strategies for gifting knits. After that, Stacey and Hannah present even more delightful decor for the season with a review of our new Twice as Nice holiday collection. Enjoy!

Inside every knitter is a ceaseless passion for yarn that covets every bright, soft and lovely hank and ball and cake. Our actual productivity can never hope to pace this crafty cupidity, and the distance between these two becomes the stash. To help you harvest your handy horde, first I sit down with Knit Picks' new graphic designer Lee Meredith, to get her expert insight into getting the most out of your stash. (starts at :53) After that, Stacey and Hannah discuss our newest collection Cute & Cozy Stashbusters, with plenty of patterns to tame your twisted trove of worsted wonders. (starts at 22:50) Enjoy!

Not just for beginners, bulky yarns hold a treasured place in our stashes. They're the first hanks we reach for as the seasons shift to cool nights and cozy mornings. Quick chunky cowls are the perfect fall accessory for yourself or the ideal last minute gift. The holidays are right around the corner and it's never too early to get started! First up, Stacey and I dig deep into our stashes to chat about our delightful range of bulky yarns. (Starting at :55) Next, Hillary joins Stacey to share her favorite projects from our recent Bulky-themed accessory collection: Flaunt. (Starting at 15:16) Join us as we settle in to listen with some big needles, even bigger yarn! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

Each year there's always a certain day when you notice it: the sunshine is softer, the breeze is fresher, the evening comes sooner, and you realize: Fall is coming. For many, this signals the end of Summer, triggering a burst of frenetic activity to squeeze as much as possible into the last sunny days. For knitters, this means activity of a different sort: getting ready for knitting season. First, Daniel talks with Hannah about our own start of the season rituals, with some suggestions for how to get the most out of yours. (Starting at 1:11) After that, Alexis joins Daniel to explore our newest yarn offering to start your Fall out right: that coveted caprine creation, Capretta Superwash. (Starting at 20:53) Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

Slip two stitches to cable needle and hold to front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle. Cabling seems to be that rare and perfect crafting technique: essentially simple, but seemingly infinite in its potential complexity. Not content to rest on the historical laurels of ganseys, arans, and traditional cables, our newest collection pushes into this inexhaustible expanse of possibility to elevate the cable to new heights of fashion. First up, to get our cable conversation started, I talk with Alexis about her first cabling projects to discuss essential blocking tecniques and more to get your cables looking their best. After that, Stacey and Hillary dive into Cable Couture itself, walking us through its genesis and development, and discussing their favorites from this festival of fashion. Enjoy!   Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.