Knit Picks

Summer Knitting with Shine Sport and the Paxton Shell

I was thrilled when Knit Picks released their exclusive Paxton Shell pattern this Spring! Not only is it designed with one of my favorite yarns…

How to Knit Vanilla Latte Socks With an Easy Short Row Heel

Virginia Rose-Jeanes’s Vanilla Latte socks is my go-to pattern for knitting with variegated sock yarn, like this beautiful red and pink…

My Favorite Cable Knit Socks + 3 Expert Tips on Choosing the Right Yarn for Knitting Cables

If you’re looking for an easy pattern to make cable knit socks, you should definitely check out Silverplait by Ariel Altaras.  I&#8217…

Comfy Bounce Baby Blanket With Cowboy Colored Stripes

Another baby blanket is done! I made this one for a dear friend who is expecting this summer.  I asked her early in her pregnancy…

Professor Meow Pullover – Adorable & Easy Knitted Cat Sweater!

I’ve had my eye on the Professor Meow Pullover ever since Knit Picks released the pattern a few years ago.  Pretty much everyone…

The Essential Guide to Buying Yarn for a Mother’s Day Gift

So you want to buy your mom yarn for Mother’s Day, eh? Awesome! But I’m going to throw a caution flag…

Secret Tip for Knitting with Knit Picks Hawthorne!

I purchased this gorgeous skein of Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal to make a pair of socks for my pal Jess.  I saw this deep green…

Knit Picks Felici Striped Socks: My Favorite!

I currently have about 20 skeins of Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn in my stash, and believe it or not, that’s a pretty…

Yarn Review: Knit Picks Muse

If you’ve ever taken time to peruse my “portfolio” of knitted creations, you probably noticed that I primarily work in solid…

Shades of Green

I’m getting all sort of emails from Knit Picks promoting their annual Green Yarn Sale so I thought I’d write this…