May 2012 New Tonal Colors Shadow, Stroll, Swish
New Hand Painted Colors Imagination
New Colorways Stroll Multi & Hand Painted
May Highlights • Ready for an explosion of color? This
Shop, brown and plum with this great
and 25% nylon – we see our customers
month, we’re launching all of our newest
shot of turquoise).
knitting a lot of beautiful fingerless mitts
hand painted and multicolor yarns in
Stroll Multi is a machine-printed yarn,
and shawlettes out of it, along with
our best-selling bases. We have four new
which is why it’s our most affordable
decadent socks.
tonal colors this season: Inkwell, Goldrush,
multicolor sock yarn option – instead of
Pacific, and Harvest. Check out the full
someone hand painting the skein as its
Custom kits are back on! We’ve gotten a
line of tonal colors in Swish Worsted,
laid out flat on a table, this yarn is run
Stroll Fingering, Shadow Lace, and Wool
through a machine and has the color
of the Andes Worsted.
printed directly on it. It has short bursts
Stroll Hand Painted is one of our top-selling yarns for socks, although I like to use it in accessories and woven
of color with little variability, helping you to avoid color pooling when knitting your perfect socks.
great response to our new choose-yourown kits that allow you to customize for your preferred size and color. We have six new patterns available, including two really incredible shawls (Ashokan and Gilded Lace), some beautiful sweaters, and the gorgeous heirloom-quality
projects as well. Hannah has developed
Imagination has some new fanciful
Diamonds Blanket.
some fantastic new colorways that range
shades as well. If you haven’t tried Imagination, it’s definitely time to try it
As always, if you have any questions about
from delicate and feminine (Legwarmer, featured on the front cover in a slip stitch
out! It’s a really squishy blend of 50%
pattern) to bold and modern (Coffee
merino wool, 25% Superfine alpaca,
our products (new or old), feel free to give us a call or send us an email!
Alison Backus Director, Knit Picks
New Colorways Stroll, Shadow, Swish and Wool of the Andes Tonals Stroll Multi and Stroll Hand Painted Imagination
Custom Kits
We LOVE Palette With 120 stunning heathers, neutrals and solid colors to choose from, Palette makes it easy to expand your color senses and let your imagination pave the way for creating striking fair isle and colorwork projects! Easily create colorful hats, mittens, and sweaters that are perfectly tailored to suit your style, right down to the last accent of color. Brilliantly versatile, this fingering weight wool is sure to be a staple in your stash! Browse the full, gorgeous line of Palette online at www. knitpicks.com/palette.
Buzzy Bee Blanket 41060
Your Cost $38.99
Kit
Colorblock Towels 41061
Your Cost $19.99
Kit
Traveling Stripes Socks - Winter 41062
Your Cost $15.99
Kit
Traveling Stripes Socks - Summer 41057
Your Cost $20.96
Kit
Imagination™ Fingering
$6.79/50g hank
50% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 25% Nylon — 219 yards/50 gram ball — 7-8sts = 1” on #1-3 needles (2.25mm - 3.25mm)
Introducing Custom Kits! Here’s your chance to create your own kit from one of our incredible Independent Designer Partnership patterns AND get 15% off of the yarn!
Amna Sweater - 11685D
Diamonds Sweater - 11420D
Ashokan Shawl - 11500D
Amna Sweater by Catherine Shields {11685D} Purchase the Amna Sweater pattern along with 6-15 balls of City Tweed DK yarn for the special. Sweater Kit cost starts at $29.94 Pattern Download 11685D - $2.99 Diamonds Sweater by Jenise Reid {11420D} Purchase the Diamonds Sweater pattern along with 9 -14 balls of Wool of the Andes Tweed yarn for the special. Sweater Kit cost starts at $29.61 Pattern Download 11420D - $2.99 Ashokan Shawl by Luise O’Neill {11500D} Purchase the Ashokan Shawl pattern along with 8 balls of Wool of the Andes Sport yarn for the special. Shawl Kit cost starts at $21.52 Pattern Download 11500D - $4.99
If you purchase one of the downloadable patterns featured on online catalog pages 8-9, you are eligible to get 15% off of the yarn to knit the project. Choose your own color and size, add the recommended yarn to your cart, and your discount will be automatically calculated.* As always, 100% of the IDP pattern sales go directly to the designer.
Kingsgate Sweater - 10612D
Gilded Lace Shawl - 11438D
Diamonds Blanket - 11602D
Kingsgate Sweater by Carol Schoenfelder {10612D} Purchase the Kingsgate Sweater pattern along with 9-12 balls of Gloss DK yarn for the special. Sweater Kit cost starts at $53.91 Pattern Download 10612D - $1.99 Gilded Lace Shawl by Rose Stewart {11438D} Purchase the Gilded Lace Shawl pattern along with 8 balls of Gloss DK yarn for the special. Shawl Kit cost starts at $47.92 Pattern Download 11438D - $2.99 Diamonds Blanket by Jenise Reid {11602D} Purchase the Diamonds Blanket pattern along with 24 balls of Biggo yarn for the special. Diamonds Blanket Kit cost starts at $203.76 Pattern Download 11602D - $1.99 *This offer is only available as a web special, and is limited to stock on hand. Discount applies to the number of skeins required for the pattern (ranging from the smallest size yardage requirement to the largest size yardage requirement), and only in the recommended yarn line. You must purchase the minimum recommended yardage to be eligible for discount. Discount does not apply to any skeins above the maximum recommended yardage. Offer ends 6/25/2012.
Gemini Vest - Blue 41059
Your Cost $29.99
Gemini Vest - Red 41063
Your Cost $29.99
Stroll™ Hand Painted Fingering 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon — 462 yards/100 gram hank — 7 - 8 sts = 1" on #1 - 3 needles (2.25mm-3.25mm)
$10.99/ 100g hank
Ternion Knee-High Socks 41058
Your Cost $49.99
NEW Tonal Colorways
Tonal Yarn Bases With our wonderful selection of tonals available in lace, fingering and worsted weight yarns, you will be sure to find a stunning tonal shade perfect for your next project.
Shadow Tonal™
$6.59/50g
The soft Merino fibers will keep you wrapped up in warmth as the understated variations of colors highlight intricate lace textures. The lightweight and delicate nature of Shadow Tonal also lends itself well for flowing cardigans and wraps – perfect for layering during the cooler, transitioning months of spring.
Stroll Tonal™
$10.99/100g
A blend of superwash Merino and nylon makes this a great easy-care yarn while understated, shifting colors add a classic elegance. This fingering weight yarn is the perfect skein to store in your stash when inspiration strikes for larger projects. Effortlessly create lightweight cardigans and sweaters that are sure to impress, while the shifting shades of tonal colors takes center stage.
Wool of the Andes Tonal™
$9.99/100g
Versatile and sturdy, Wool of the Andes Tonal is a hard-wearing yarn with a tight spin that works wonders for garments and accessories that will get a lot of wear. Create irresistible outerwear, cabled cardigans, and durable sweaters, all while showing of splashes of subtle colors with Wool of the Andes Tonal.
Swish Tonal™
$14.39/100g
By combining a high grade, machine washable Merino wool with subtle, monochromatic shades - Swish Tonal gives you the best of both worlds. This worsted weight yarn works up quickly to produce a plush fabric that is worthy of being worn against sensitive skin. Create cuddly baby sweaters, treasured blankets, and special sweaters with the gentle shifting shades of Swish Tonal.
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