Knitcircus Yarns

After knitting for almost 17 years, I’ve finally fallen head over heels for socks. (And discovered the beauty of sock puns.) I’m enjoying pretty vanilla sock patterns, mostly playing with cool yarns and getting to know heel and toe structures. I love having a sock tucked in my purse, and after a long weekend in … Continue reading Socktober at Knitcircus →

One of my favorite things is to lurk search around Ravelry looking for projects made with our yarn, and the shawls just keep coming. Today I needed to share the inspiration with you that I keep turning up in my Ravelry travels. I’ve been finishing up WIPs and planning my fall knitting in the last couple … Continue reading New Shawl Roundup →

Mischief Managed! The first color in the new Fall Literature series blends Weasley-hair tones and Gryffindor yellow with deep blues of a night sky. The photo below provided the inspiration. Of course, who could not love the Weasley twins? Ron had a much bigger part, but honestly, Fred and George are my favorite characters possibly … Continue reading Mischief Managed: First of the Fall Literature Collection →

In hosting our Pick a Shawl KAL on Ravelry, in which participants choose a Knitcircus gradient and any shawl pattern, I’ve been absolutely blown away by Ravelers’ efforts. This KAL is ongoing, if you haven’t cast on already. I’ll shepherd the KAL through September, and there are still more prize drawings to come – check … Continue reading Shawl Eye Candy →