Knit Stars Scoop

If you’re like me, this time of year you find yourself putting aside those grey knits of winter, and reaching for all the color!Whether you’re an experienced colorwork enthusiast, or you’re just looking to dip your toe into multi-color projects for the first time, stripes are a great way to go…And no one knows more about stripes than Veera Valïmäki from Knit Stars Season 2. In her workshop, Veera wore a striped Marimekko top (the brand that, like herself, hails from Finland!) and did a deep-dive into 6 different ways to avoid those pesky “jogs” in your stripes when working in...

Click for a special message from GG. Longtime readers know, I opened our very first yarn shop 16 years ago with this idea I called the “Hot Loops Wall.”After years of being frustrated, leaving yarn shops empty-handed because I couldn’t find cute project ideas to go with the yarns…I thought, why not build a wall that does the matching for you?Kind of like Garanimals for yarn (remember those? 🙋‍♀️) Now, 30+ walls later, we’re doing something we’ve never done…An entire wall dedicated to one color, and curated by one person you know and love…The Orange Hot Loops Wall curated by Gaye “GG” Glasspie.Well,...

Have you ever knit a whole sweater in a weekend?Our new Knit Stars project manager, Sunnie, just finished this Brookline Blouse - in two days! And, while we don’t recommend the circumstances that led to her speed-knitting this sweater, we do highly recommend the project. In fact, it’s leapfrogged straight to the front of my personal spring/summer knitting queue! 🌞Here’s Sunnie’s story: “I was so excited for this project because it uses Knit Stars’ “Plant-Based Princess” yarn -  I wanted to make it to commemorate my new career! But I had no intention of binge knitting this.”“Unfortunately this weekend, we were in a...

So, funny story. A few months back, I was scrolling the ‘gram when a photo of yarn stopped me in my tracks. It was a colorway inspired by the movie “Coco.” And I’m not sure if it was my memories from the movie or the absolutely breathtaking depth and balance of that color…But I actually teared up. Yes, a color made me cry.Then I saw the post was by my friend Adella of @lolabeanyarnco and I immediately started a text to her:“My friend, I just have to stop right now and tell you, you are absolutely crushing it. Your artistry knows no...

If you’re like me, just looking at cool storage solutions makes me feel calmer… So whether today’s message inspires you to organize your needles and notions, or it just provides some eye candy for your Sunday, our mission will be accomplished. 🤗Let’s get it rolling with this 3-minute video clip with Hannah Thiessen from Knit Stars Season 4. She shares two genius notions storage tips: One budget-friendly option that’s probably already in your kitchen cabinet, and another, more elegant option by our good friends at Cocoknits. One of these Cocoknits Accessory rolls (available in two colors) will instantly elevate your whole notions game - we...

Do you ever find yourself in a color rut?Wishing you could push your own color envelope…but afraid to invest in the yarn without knowing for sure how it will turn out?It happens to all of us. There’s comfort in the familiar. And when we’re drawn to a project, it’s often because of the color. So doing yours “just like the model” is totally ok!But if you’re looking to push your color boundaries, simple projects with speckled yarn are a great way to start.In this video clip from Knit Stars Masterclass Season 3, Beata Jezek shows you how almost all speckled yarns go...