As a lifelong reader, I’m almost dizzy with excitement about our new fall yarn collection. Each Knitcircus Crew member gets to pick their favorite book character and we’ll develop a colorway based on each one. My favorite book of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird, but I can’t pick just one character from that, … Continue reading Fall Yarn Collection: Favorite Book Characters! →
Knitcircus Yarns
Stripes Made Easier! Gradient Striped Socks
KnitcircusJul 6, '16
Self-striping socks. No more switching between two balls of yarn to make the stripes yourself. Fewer yarn ends to sew in. It’s the most entertaining knitting in my basket. That’s our Sunshine and Lollipops extreme gradient striped sock set. Precisely matched self-striping socks are not easy to execute. I recently struggled with a commercial sock set to begin … Continue reading Stripes Made Easier! Gradient Striped Socks →
Meditate with Yarn
KnitcircusJun 17, '16
In light of recent events in Orlando this week, I wanted to share a project with you that actually helped calm me, and made me consider meditation and knitting. Behold Meditate by Elizabeth Doherty, lovingly knitted and photographed by madtownmama* (on Ravelry): When I teach beginning knitters, I assure them that knitting is known for … Continue reading Meditate with Yarn →
Breathtaking Bags
KnitcircusJun 10, '16
Here at Knitcircus we carry a very small number of notions, tools and handmade art pieces. Once in a while we find an artist whose work is simply swoon-worthy, and I practically melted to the floor over the bags that arrived at the studio this week. Introducing Hopkins Studio bags: handmade in Chicago by a woman-owned, woman-run company. … Continue reading Breathtaking Bags →
Knitcircus Podcast #85
KnitcircusJun 10, '16
Amy returns unscathed from the Zombie Knitpocalypse and Jaala has (gasp!) turned into a monogamous knitter. Listen on Libsyn and on iTunes. Mentioned in this episode: Zombie Knitpocalypse Ginny’s Fine Fabrics (Rochester MN) Lasker Jewelers (Rochester MN) The Knit List Piper’s Journey Terribly Simple pattern by Caitlin ffrench Vogue Knitting Live Minneapolis New Heights in … Continue reading Knitcircus Podcast #85 →