Episode 327: Modular Knits and Easy-Care Yarns

Episode 327: Modular Knits and Easy-Care Yarns

We're back from our short hiatus in August with some fresh crafting conversations for you! With the warm weather winding down and holiday season quickly approaching, we're shifting gears at Knit Picks. This week, we're covering modular projects like blankets and afghans and the easy care yarns that are our go-to choices for long lasting machine washable projects.

Perfect for cool weather, modular blankets are our favorite things to knit for ourselves or gift during the holidays. These projects will grow and change with every row you knit and they're one of the most mesmerizing knits that we come back to time and time again. Stacey and Lee talk about our new Modular Blanket collection and Stacey shares her favorite way to pick up stitches for perfectly joined pieces.

Next, Erica and Hannah talk through the wonderful category of washable yarns! Also called "easy care" these fibers are fun to knit and can be safely washed in your home machine. They both love to use yarns in this genre for gift knits because it takes the mystery and worry out of caring for those precious projects. Stay tuned to discover a new-to-you yarn and hear tips and tricks for choosing and caring for these fibers.

Mentioned in this Episode:
Hue Shift Blanket Pattern
Cloudy Day Throw Pattern
Outline Throw Pattern
Buffalo Throw Pattern
Rainflake Throw Pattern
Traditions Afghan Pattern
Joinery Blanket
Flash Forward Blanket
Squared Blanket
Block Party print book
Block Party eBook
A couple of patterns by Lee which are modular with no picked up stitches and no seaming:
Vanguard hat and
Triyang Collection Shawls
Learn To Knit Kit
Learn to Knit
Brava (Sport, Worsted, Bulky)
Billow
Snuggle Puff
Dishie
CotLin
Shine
Stroll
Hawthorne
Muse
Swish
Chroma
Chroma Twist
Wota
Twill
Mighty Stitch
Comfy

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Lee and Stacy talk modular knits
17:20 Knit Picks Learn to Knit Box Subscriptions
18:25 Hannah and Erica talk about easy-care yarns
38:48 Credits

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