Let’s take a quick peek of what October will bring us!
For our October crates, we are excited to have Chantal Miyagishima (also known as Knitatude) as our influencer partner! Chantal creates beginner friendly knit designs with simple elegant lines and basic stitches that are perfect for the newest of knitters looking to expand their skills. Her designs are full of class with a touch of sass filling...
Continue readingThis month, we’re excited to partner with Our Maker Life as our crate influencer. If this is your first introduction to the OML community, you are in for a real treat! The making community created by founders Jewell Washington and Nathan Bryant is filled with makers of all sorts: knitters, crocheters, yarn dyers, designers, and more. Along with team members Christie Bodden and Jake Kenyon, this network of makers are a constant source of inspiration to fiber artists everywhere.
And, as a special treat, Jewell Washington (pictured here) and Christie Bodden are the designers behind our Membership Crate patterns!
The theme for August is Vividarium and it inspired a collection full of strong, bright, and vibrant colors in our yarns this month. We are taking a leap into the intense shades of exotic blooms found in the bountiful beauty of nature.
Now let’s meet this month’s yarn! Click below to watch the full reveal on Youtube.
For August, our featured Membership yarn is our Vidalana Linen Jewel: 50% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Linen, and 20% Silk. This yarn is fingering weight and 400 yards (366m) per 100g skein. Light and elegant, you will treasure this yarn blend!
This deep magenta shade has us thinking of the saturated colors of flowers in full bloom.
The crispness of this colorway has pale green and blue tones often found as leaves unfold in your favorite foliage.
This shade has us thinking of the blush hues found on sandstones, especially in the glow of the sun.
This month’s knit pattern comes to us from OML’s Christie Bodden of Christie Bodden Designs. The Simple Summer Shrug is a simple, quick-to-knit shrug perfect for casual and formal summer nights alike. Designed for Women’s sizes Small to 2X.
KNIT Pattern Details
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) straight or circular needles, 24” (60 cm) or longer
Yarn Needed: 296 (427, 613, 848, 1121) yds (271 (390.5, 560.5, 775.5, 1025) m) used / 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins needed
Notions: Tapestry needle
Finished Size: Height: 17.5 (21, 26.5, 32, 37.5)“ / 44.5 (53, 67, 81, 95) cm; Length: 30 (36, 41, 47, 53)” / 76 (91, 104, 119, 135) cm
This month’s crochet design is both classic and cozy. The Pier Shrug by OML’s Jewell Washington is a textured crochet beauty worked by holding the yarn doubled. The pattern is written for 2 different styles: a shorter shrug style that can be created in most sizes with the skeins included, and an oversized cozy cardi style that will have you indulging during Double Down.
CROCHET Pattern Details
Hook: US G/6 (4mm)
Yarn Needed:
Shorter Style: 582 (674, 773, 878) yds (532 (616, 707, 803) m) used / 2 (2, 2, 4) skeins needed
Oversized Style: 1448 (1772, 2128, 2516) yds (1324 (1620, 1946, 2301) m) used / 4 (6, 6, 8) skeins needed
Notions: stitch markers (2), tapestry needle
Finished Size:
Shorter Style: Width: 14 (15, 16, 17)“ / 35.5 (38, 40.5, 43) cm; Length: 24 (26, 28, 30)” / 61 (66, 71, 76) cm
Oversized Style: Width: 31 (32.25, 35, 38)” / 79 (82, 89, 96.5) cm Length: 30 (35.25, 39, 42.5)“ / 76 (89.5, 99, 108) cm
For August, our featured Sock Crate Membership yarn is Knitologie Super Sock, a 75/25 blend of Superwash Merino Wool and Nylon. You’ll have 400 yards (366m) of fingering weight in your 100g skein to create your next pair of socks.
Green succulent petals are the inspiration behind this cheerful colorway with yellow undertones for a little extra glow.
This periwinkle shade reminds us of how we sometimes get a glimpse of the moon during the day. A little nighttime gray meets the bright blue of the daytime sky to create pure magic.
Feel the toasty rays of a warm Tuscan Sun with this muted mustard yellow with sunflower undertones.
The Cactus Flower Socks by Laura Fahlin bring the intricate details of cacti delicately to your feet. We simply love how the cables look like the blooms of a prickly pear cactus!
KNIT Pattern Details
Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for working in the round
Yarn Needed: 360 (380, 400, 420, 440) yds (329 (347.5, 366, 384, 402) m) used / 1 (1, 1, 1.25, 1.25) skeins needed
Notions: Cable needle, stitch markers 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) for pattern repeats on Leg, 2 stitch markers for gussets, tapestry needle.
Finished Size: To fit foot circumference of 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)”/18 (20, 23, 25, 28) cm
Crochet designer Karen Whooley brings us the Sun Surf Socks, a pair of perfect, cheerful summer socks. Gently undulating stitches give the impression of waves lapping the sand.
CROCHET Sock Pattern Details
Hook: D/3 (3.25 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm) or sizes needed for gauge
Yarn Needed: 440 yds (366 m) (100g) 238 (299, 374, 454, 542) yds (218 (273.5, 342, 415, 496) m) used / approximately 1 (1, 1, 1.25, 1.25) skeins needed (yarn needed may vary with foot length; extra yarn may be needed for longer feet)
Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers (3)
Finished Size: To fit foot/ankle circumference 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)” / 18 (20, 23, 25, 28) cm
With this quarter’s Malabrigo Partner Crate, we are swooning over the textures of two different yarn bases: Mechita with its single ply fluffiness, and Mora with its smoothness and radiant glow. Both are fingering weight yarns, and, in this crate, you’ll receive a skein of each! Mechita is a 100% Superwash Merino yarn (420 yards (384m) / 100g skein) while Mora is 100% Silk (225 yards (206m) / 50g skein). Both skeins are dyed in the colorway Jardin, exclusive for this partner crate.
Our very own Joanna Rankin has us diving deeply into knit textures with the Rise & Shine Shawl. A little garter and stockinette stitches with a dash of lace and a splash of slip stitches play well as you work with both the fuzzy single ply and lustrous silk yarns.
KNIT Pattern Details
Needles: US Size 2.5 (3.0 mm) circular needle, 24” (60 cm)
Yarn Needed: 1 skein each of Mechita and Mora
Notions: Stitch marker (1), tapestry needle, scissors, cable needle (optional)
Finished Size: Wingspan: 60” (152 cm) Depth: 32” (81 cm)
Our crochet design this quarter is from Amy Gunderson who brings us Flores de Jardin, an asymmetrical shawl with loads of laciness and charm. She’s used Mechita for the body and Mora for the finishing touch on the edging. Both written and charted instructions will have this project from skein to finished in no time!
CROCHET Pattern Details
Needles: US D/3 (3.25 mm) and US E/4 (3.5 mm)
Yarn Needed: 1 skein each of Mechita and Mora
Notions: Tapestry needle
Finished Size: 33” (84 cm) wide x 50” (127 cm) long
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Continue readingTo begin the celebration of summer, we teamed up with Michele Costa of Stitch and Hustle! Not only is Michele a designer in knit and crochet, but she is also the host and organizer of the nationwide fiber fun retreat series, Stitch Up! Whether it be through the events that bring our fiber community together or the countless free patterns on her blog, Michele is a light in our fiber community. This month she not only helped design each colorway, she also designed both featured membership patterns- a real treat for our subscribers!
July’s theme is Color Splash - Red-hot poppy, bubblegum pink, dark magenta, silver, and teal find a home in this fun, exciting palette.
During our Early Preview, we only show you the yarn that is coming in the next crate, and not the patterns or extras, so that you can make decisions about changing your color vibe or adding a crate for the new month! If you need help changing your vibe, you can watch the video below for more details or contact us by clicking here.
Remember: The option to swap your color vibe is only open between June 15-28 for these crates.
Now let’s squish the yarn!
This month’s featured Membership yarn is our URU.YARN Cotton Basic, a 100% Unmercerized Organic Pima Cotton. This yarn is a DK weight and each hank is 275 yards in length at 100g. The cotton is spun and plied in a 3 ply construction resulting in a very sturdy and breathable fabric.
This colorway is inspired by one of Michele’s favorite colors. With a melange tonal effect, this colorway perfectly represents all of Michele’s favorite shades of pink!
A deep and tonal navy that reminds us of the dark night sky.
This multi tone gray is a nod to the busy streets and sidewalks that make up Michele’s favorite cities.
During the Early Preview, we will show you close up swatches of the patterns featured in this crate, without revealing the entire piece quite yet. This way you can see how the yarn works up before choosing your Crate!
Our featured Sock Crate Membership yarn this month is our Knitologie Sparkling Sock, a fingering weight sock yarn with a blend of 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, and 10% Stellina for a little bit of shine. Each crate will contain one, 100g skein at 399 yards.
With bits of fuchsia throughout, this speckled skein will make the sweetest of socks!
Like the most relaxing pool, this colorway is splashed with bits of turquoise and sparkles.
Like heavy clouds on a rainy day, this colorway is sprinkled with light and dark shades of gray.
During the Early Preview, we will show you close up swatches of the patterns featured in this crate, without revealing the entire piece quite yet. This way you can see how the yarn works up before choosing your Crate!
Our featured knit pattern uses a series of textured and angled stitches to create a lifted motif.
Strategic placement of stitches allows this design to be sturdy and flirty all in one!
This month Mrs. Crosby is holding off on traveling outside of the United States to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, Mrs.Crosby is taking a road trip from Kentucky to Miami to visit her friends over at KnitCrate and to relax on a private beach. She has packed her project bags with this month’s yarn and is ready to stitch away by the sand!
This month we are featuring Mrs. Crosby’s Descansa on Tasi- a soft and squishy 80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon blend.
Your Mrs. Crosby Travels Crate will include 3 skeins at 400 yards/ 100g each.
During the Early Preview, we will show you close up swatches of the patterns featured in this crate, without revealing the entire piece quite yet. This way you can see how the yarn works up before choosing your Crate!
Our featured knit pattern is an absolute stitch party with textured stitches, lace moments, and bobbles!
Holding the yarn double, these stitches accentuate the depth of the colorway and all of the bits of color inside.
This post begins a new series for us where we take a look at each weight (and sometimes special types) of yarn to let you know what characteristics make them what they are.
At Knitcrate, you know we love knitting socks! Thats why we have not one, but two sock subscriptions, Sock Membership Crate...
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This post begins a new series for us where we take a look at each weight (and sometimes special types) of yarn to let you know what characteristics make them what they are.
At Knitcrate, you know we love knitting socks! That’s why we have not one, but two sock subscriptions, Sock Membership...
Continue reading