Knit Picks November 2009 Catalog Preview

November 2009

Passionately Committed to Affordable Luxury Knitting

Enjoy a sneak preview of our November catalog. Look for the real thing coming to your mailbox soon.

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Quick Knits!

If the holiday countdown is getting shorter and your to-do list is getting longer, we’re here to help. Small gifts, stocking stuffers and last minute additions to your own wish list can all be found starting on page 4.

Knitting for yourself

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After the holiday crafting craziness has died down, take some time to knit for yourself (or skip the whole holiday knitting thing altogether, we won’t tell). Now is the time to learn a new technique while knitting something that is sure to be appreciated by your most important recipient—you!

We’ve gathered gorgeous project ideas and kits that are perfect for indulgent knitting starting on page 12.

Find even more online As always, we have even more content on our web site. Click on the holiday tab at the top of our homepage to visit Holiday Knitting Central. There you’ll find all kinds of fun stuff, like our new free pattern for Grumpy the Lump of Coal.

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Pick Your Poison Mix your very own sock cocktail. Choose from 324 different combinations of patterns for a design you can call your own. Each kit contains three cuff choices, three heel choices, three toe choices as well as 12 individual leg patterns with instructions for knitting from the toe-up or top-down. With all this variety, the possibilities are nearly endless. Each kit can make 5 complete pairs of socks.

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Blue Hawaii $32.99

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TOWN &

S R E P P I L S D E T L COUNTRY FE Cowboy Boots

Mary Janes Moccasins

COUNTRY $24.99

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Loafers

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Karin Tote Kit This knitted tote features a charted cable design reminiscent of abstract candle flames and is the perfect intermediate cable project.

The straps are bias ribbed, which adds textural interest. This project is a great opportunity to try closed ring cables for the first time.

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Knit a striking bowling bag for yourself! The Arden bag features a bold houndstooth colorwork pattern on the front and back panels, with solid colored sides, top and bottom. This purse kit comes in two colorways, and can be made in either handbag or satchel size (shown). After felting this bag, it is thick enough that it does not need to be lined. Bag measures 12" x 9" x 4" (handbag) or 15" x 11" x 4" (satchel).

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Arden Bag Kit − Red and Black Kit includes three 100 gram hanks of Wool of the Andes bulky in Coal and two 100 gram hanks of Wool of the Andes bulky in Wine along with pattern instructions for bag. You will need US 13 (9 mm) 24" and 32" circular needles or longer circular for magic loop, stitch markers, 1½ yards of 1" webbing, 18" purse zipper, 4 purse feet (optional) and 2-27" purse handles (80401 shown).

Arden Bag Kit − Tan and Brown Kit includes three 100 gram hanks of Wool of the Andes bulky in Fedora and two 100 gram hanks of Wool of the Andes bulky in Caribou along with pattern instructions for bag. You will need US 13 (9 mm) 24" and 32" circular needles or longer circular for magic loop, stitch markers, 1½ yards of 1" webbing, 18” purse zipper, 4 purse feet (optional) and 2-27" purse handles (80400 shown).

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Your Cost $19.99

Your Cost $19.99

Pattern Instructions In: One Ball Knits: Purses

by Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman Need a quick project for the weekend or a last minute purse for that special night out? Here is your answer. Choose from 20 different handbags that you can knit in the day and step out with that night.

A range of styles, shapes and colors make it easy to find one that is just right for any occasion. Softcover. 20 patterns—128 pages.

31179 Yarn cost for project is $5.58 using CotLin

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Ducky Onesie

Yarn cost for project is $22.32 using Comfy Sport

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Otto Short-Sleeved Pullover Yarn cost for project is $17.45 using Stroll

Pattern Instructions In: Vintage Baby Knits

by Kristen Rengren A charming collection of vintage baby knits updated for today’s knitters and the babies they love. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Hardcover. 40+ patterns—160 pages.

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Craftsman Afghan Kit

Multiple jewel toned ‘panes’ of soft and fluffy Suri Dream are featured beautifully in our architecturally-inspired Craftsman Afghan. The geometric pattern, designed to resemble a stained glass window, is balanced nicely by the ultra lightweight and drapey alpaca yarn, making an afghan that is both classy looking and cozy feeling.

The focal chevron arrows are knit with increase and decrease stitches, the border is knitted on by picking up stitches, and the checkerboard corners are mitered squares, which makes the construction seamless and the finishing minimal.

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Craftsman Afghan Kit Kit includes one 50 gram ball each of Suri Dream in Sandstorm, Fedora, Natural, Woodlands Heather, Hollyberry and Mulled Wine along with pattern instructions for afghan. You will need US 11 (8 mm) straights or circulars (circulars recommended for the larger portions) and US 15 (10mm) straights for binding off.

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Your Cost $26.99

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We’re so excited about our new online Wish List that we’ve decided to make one lucky customer’s wishes come true. Fill out your KnitPicks.com Wish List by November 12th, and you’ll be automatically entered to win everything* in it.

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Quimper Hourglass Bolero Yarn cost for project is $14.94 using Shine Sport Anna Maria Hourglass Shell Yarn cost for project is $17.43 using Shine Sport 14

Bardini Summer Cloche

Yarn cost for project is $4.98 using CotLin

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Pattern Instructions In:

Boutique Knits

by Laura Irwin If you love making heads turn with the “it” handbag, funky scarf, or precious hat, then this book is for you. This collection of modern, stylish patterns will inspire knitters of all levels and allow them to show off their personal style. Softcover.

20+ patterns—144 pages.

31106 Hoodie Devoted pattern instructions in Boutique Knits Finished Size # of balls

one size fits all 7

Yarn: Andean Silk (page 58) Color: Merriweather (24215) Needles: Sizes 8 and 9: 24" circular and (2) dpns Notions: 2 1¹/₈" beads and 1 yard cotton lining

Yarn cost for project is $31.43 using Andean Silk

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Carry your own cup cozy to keep your fingers comfortable and your coffee warm! This quick-toknit project makes an easy gift and will fit small, medium and large coffee cups, (12-20 oz.). The small cup cozy uses a striped and simple Fair Isle pattern.

The medium cozy has a cabled motif. And the large size is argyle and felted!

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