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Here at Knit Culture Studio we’re a big fan of robots and monsters — and we’re not alone! The past few years we’ve seen a lot of creative patterns and designs for these metal and fur beasts. So let’s pick up our hooks and needles and create some new friends.

Top Left: Crobots by Nelly Pailloux has not one, but twenty different robots you can crochet. With this book you can create your own little robot army.

Bottom Left: This adorable little book by Christen Haden has a robot, and several different kinds of monsters to chose from, from cthulhu to zombies.

Top Right: Knitwhit’s latest limited edition kits feature monsters with fuzzy faces. This is Cebu!

Bottom Right: Penelope the Empathetic Monster from Dangercrafts is so cute we feel bad calling her a monster.

For more robot and monster-inspired project ideas, check out our facebook album!

Sign up for the Hat and Booties class here!

Sign up for the Baby Sweater class here!

We’re so excited about everything we have lined up for our August 14th Customer Appreciation Day! The celebration goes on all day long, starting with ribbon cutting and awning unveiling when the store opens at 11am. Join us for 3 free classes starting at 12pm with “Tips and Tricks” with Lori Lober later an “Introduction to Knitting” with Janet Lawton, and last but not least “Reading a Knitting Pattern” with Annika Barranti.  We are also excited to welcome once again Wendy Bernard of Knit and Tonic to sign her books and patterns, and will be available for Q&A at 3pm.

There are also many great opportunities to walk out the door with a free gift. The first 20 customers get one of our new Knit Culture Studio Baggu foldable eco bags and the next 95 after that receive a Fall Debbie Bliss Magazine. Not only that, everyone who comes to the store has a chance to enter for over 25 fantastic door prizes, including:

*The Mixed Fiber Throw Kit from Mountain Colors in Portland Rose. Some lucky customer will get the pattern and all the yarn they need to knit this textured sofa throw, which uses 5 different yarn styles from Mountain Colors. The Portland Rose colorway is a beautiful blend of blue, red, purple and orange.

*Blue Sky Alpaca’s Kitty Hat kit including an adorable project bag. This adorable hat is one of our favorites and features some clever construction. Blue Sky Alpacas delicious Suri Alpaca Merino feels great on the hands as you work with it.

*Lantern Moon’s prizes will outfit one lucky knitter with a pair size 11 ebony needles that make knitting even more enjoyable. Their Silk Fan Case will hold an assortment of double points and crochet hooks, and the Handuk clutch is great for holding all those notions that you need for your projects. You can put all of this into a Yellow Fish Messenger Bag.

Right now we have 29 prizes, but a few more will be trickling in over the next week. Click on the picture to get details on every door prize.

PRE-RAFFLE:
1. Mirasol Collection Book Two, 3 skeins Mirasol Sulka (60% merino, 20% alpaca, 20% silk) in Paprika, 3 skeins in Saffron

RAFFLE PRIZES:
2. Spud & Chloe Pattern Box containing 2 skeins of Spud & Chloe Sweater weight yarn (55% wool, 45% organic cotton) in Splash, 2 skeins in Firecracker, Aztec Scarf Pattern

3. Super Cute Crochet by Nicki Trench, Crocheted Afghans by Ryland Peters & Small

4. Amigurumi by Lan Ahn Bui and Josephine Wan, Crocheted Flowers by Nicky Epstein

5. 1000 Fabulous Knit Hats by Annie Modesitt, Fabulous and Flirty Felt by Darlene Bruce

6. Sweater Surgery by Stefanie Girard, Intertwined by Lexi Boeger

7. Afghans by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, Berroco Inc., and Thayer Allyson Gowdy; Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson

8. Knits Men Want by Bruce Weinstein and Jared Flood, Knitted Socks East and West by Judy Sumner and Yoko Inoue

9. Lorna’s Laces Scarf Kit: 1 skein Lorna’s Laces Honor (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk) in Robot Overlord, Lorna’s Laces Lyerka Scarf pattern, and red Circular Solution Port-a-pocket

10. Elizabeth Zimmerman’s classic Baby Surprise Jacket Pattern booklet plus a Baby Surprise DVD

11. Clover Single point Needle Gift Set, 2 balls Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran, yellow and purple Circular Solution Port-a-pocket

12. Blue Sky Kitty Hat kit in adorable decorative Bird bag: including Kitty Hat pattern, 2 skeins Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino) in Seamist and 2 skeins in Earth

13. Woolpets Sea Otter Needle Felting Kit

14. Woolpets Sock Monkey Needle Felting Kit

15. Woolpets Orca Needle Felting Kit

16. Classic Elite Picnic and 2 skeins CEY Firefly in color 7719 to make Fringed Scarf on page 18

17. Easy Baby Knits by Claire Montgomerie and 3 balls Sublime baby cotton Kapok dk

18. Baby and Toddler Knits by Debbie Bliss and 3 balls Sublime Organic Cotton dk

19. Mirasol Collection Book Two, 3 skeins Wach’I (85% pima cotton, 15% silk), 3 skeins Nuna (40% merino, 20% silk, 20% bamboo), 3 skeins Tupa (50% wool, 50% silk)

20. Fibre Company Stratum Hat Pattern and two skeins Terra in Nettle

21. Misti Alpaca Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf Pattern and one skein Misti Hand Painted Chunky in Delphinium

22. Mountain Colors Mixed Fiber Throw Kit in Portland Rose

23. Mountain Colors Fantastic Lace Scarf Kit in Daybreak

24. Mountain Colors Knit Night Sock Kit in Harmony Moss

25. Mountain Colors Bead Lace Scarf Kit in Sierra

26. Tanglewood Fiber Creations 100% Cashmere in Calypso Cove

27. Hattitude by Cathy Carron and 15 gift cards for Vogue Knitting patterns & back issues

28. Lantern Moon Yellow Fish Messenger Bag, Champagne Round Fan Case, TQ Handuk needle punch clutch, 2 pair Size 11 Ebony Wood needles

29. Mission Falls Silhouette and three balls Merino Superwash in Crocus

August is a great month to take your knitting or crocheting out into the garden. Kick off your shoes, sit in the grass, bring a glass of lemonade or ice tea, and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful flowers while you craft.

Top Left: The amazing bright colors of this skein of Art Yarns Beaded Mohair makes us think of the bright array of flowers that are blooming right now. Knit it up into a flirty summer scarf or light summer shrug.

Bottom Left: For longer lasting flowers, we love the patterns from 100 flowers to knit & crochet by Lesley Stanfield. You can use these beautiful blossoms to embellish clothing or brighten up your home.

Top Right: We don’t want to see caterpillars in our garden, but we’d love to see this blanket pattern from Tree Knitter Designs on our needles.

Bottom Right: Not only does the Fiber Company’s Terra make us think of digging our fingers into the earth, but the colors reference different plants, flowers, and trees. This dreamy blend of silk, wool and alpaca might make your stash grow.

For more of our Garden-inspired project ideas, check out our facebook album!

PRE-RAFFLE:
1. Mirasol Collection Book Two, 3 skeins Mirasol Sulka (60% merino, 20% alpaca, 20% silk) in Paprika, 3 skeins in Saffron

RAFFLE PRIZES:
2. Spud & Chloe Pattern Box containing 2 skeins of Spud & Chloe Sweater weight yarn (55% wool, 45% organic cotton) in Splash, 2 skeins in Firecracker, Aztec Scarf Pattern

3. Super Cute Crochet by Nicki Trench, Crocheted Afghans by Ryland Peters & Small

4. Amigurumi by Lan Ahn Bui and Josephine Wan, Crocheted Flowers by Nicky Epstein

5. 1000 Fabulous Knit Hats by Annie Modesitt, Fabulous and Flirty Felt by Darlene Bruce

6. Sweater Surgery by Stefanie Girard, Intertwined by Lexi Boeger

7. Afghans by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, Berroco Inc., and Thayer Allyson Gowdy; Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson

8. Knits Men Want by Bruce Weinstein and Jared Flood, Knitted Socks East and West by Judy Sumner and Yoko Inoue

9. Lorna’s Laces Scarf Kit: 1 skein Lorna’s Laces Honor (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk) in Robot Overlord, Lorna’s Laces Lyerka Scarf pattern, and red Circular Solution Port-a-pocket

10. Elizabeth Zimmerman’s classic Baby Surprise Jacket Pattern booklet plus a Baby Surprise DVD

11. Clover Single point Needle Gift Set, 2 balls Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran, yellow and purple Circular Solution Port-a-pocket

12. Blue Sky Kitty Hat kit in adorable decorative Bird bag: including Kitty Hat pattern, 2 skeins Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino) in Seamist and 2 skeins in Earth

13. Woolpets Sea Otter Needle Felting Kit

14. Woolpets Sock Monkey Needle Felting Kit

15. Woolpets Orca Needle Felting Kit

16. Classic Elite Picnic and 2 skeins CEY Firefly in color 7719 to make Fringed Scarf on page 18

17. Easy Baby Knits by Claire Montgomerie and 3 balls Sublime baby cotton Kapok dk

18. Baby and Toddler Knits by Debbie Bliss and 3 balls Sublime Organic Cotton dk

19. Mirasol Collection Book Two, 3 skeins Wach’I (85% pima cotton, 15% silk), 3 skeins Nuna (40% merino, 20% silk, 20% bamboo), 3 skeins Tupa (50% wool, 50% silk)

MORE PRIZES TO COME!

Happy Bastille Day! In honor of this French national day of celebration, take a look at this collection inspired by France and French style!

Top Left: Rowan Kidsilk Haze, to make dreamy, diaphanous garments and accessories like the pink gauntlets pictured at bottom right.

Top Right: This chic book, French Girl Knits, has so many beautiful tops you’ll want to make them all.

Bottom Left: The Star Crossed Slouchy Beret, a FREE pattern by Natalie Larson, is a fast and satisfying knit with worsted weight yarn. Liz made one in Mirasol Miski and it is lovely.

Bottom Right: Derya Davenport designed these delicate Champs-Élyssées Handwarmers with Kidsilk Haze. Perfect for keeping the chill off when dining at an outdoor café.

For more of our French-inspired project ideas, including a shawl inspired by the Eiffel Tower, check out our facebook album!

When Fourth of July comes around summer is sinking in, the days are bright and the evenings warm. What a great time to an afternoon picnic and cap off the evening by lying back on a blanket to watch fireworks. We’re bringing our knitting with us as we celebrate fireworks, picnics, and our independence.

Top left: Lay back on the picnic blanket and enjoy a summer evening.

Top right: Blue Sky Cotton is great for warm-weather knitting.

Bottom left: Though it’s not “Old Glory Red” we love this red Malabrigo, and all the other colors too!

Bottom right: Sizzle is the sound of the fireworks falling from the sky, the meat hitting the BBQ, and the name of this great Knit and Tonic pattern.

Have a wonderful fourth of July! For more Independence Day knitting ideas, visit our facebook album.

These linen washcloths are a great, simple and satisfying knit. Practice your lace knitting and make a set as a gift for a baby or bridal shower!

Download the pattern PDF here.

Finished measurements: approximately 10 ½” x 10 ½”

Materials:
Louet Euroflax Sport Weight, 270 yards, 100% Linen
1 skein will make 2-3 washcloths
Size 5 needle, or size needed to get gauge
Darning needle

Gauge: approximately 5 sts = 1 inch in st st, however gauge is not as important for this project, and a different gauge will make a smaller or larger washcloth.

Flying Eyelets Washcloth (on the right in photo below):

CO 52 sts

Knit 3 rows then start eyelet pattern:

Row 1 and all WS Rows: K3, P46, K3

Row 2 (RS): K9, *yo, ssk, K9, rep from * to last 10 sts, yo, ssk, K8.

Row 4: K10, *yo, ssk, K9, rep from * to last 9 sts, yo, ssk, K7.

Row 6: K6, *K2tog, yo, K3, yo, ssk, K4 rep from * to last 13 sts, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, ssk, K6.

Row 8: K3, *K2, K2tog, yo, K5, yo, ssk, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.

Row 10: K4, *K2tog, yo, K9, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Row 12: K3, *K2tog, yo, K9, rep from * to last 5 sts, K5.

Repeat these 12 rows 7 times, project should measure approximately 10”.

Knit 3 rows, BO and weave in ends.

Cat’s Paw Washcloth (on the left in photo below):

CO 55 sts

Knit 3 rows then start Cat’s Paw pattern:

Row 1 and all WS rows: K3, P49, K3.

Row 2 (RS): K3, *K1, yo, SSK, K7, K2tog, yo, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Row 4: K3, *K2, yo, ssk, K5, K2tog, yo, K1, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Row 6: K3, *K1, yo, SSK, K7, K2tog, yo, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Row 8: K3, *K4, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, K3, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Row 10: K3, *K3, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, ssk, K2, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Row 12: K3, *K4, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, K3, rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.

Repeat these 12 rows 7 times, project should measure approximately 10”.

Knit 3 rows, BO and weave in ends.

Download the pattern PDF here.