March 18, 2025
Removing Deodorant Residue from Your Woolens
Being an avid knitter and always on the lookout for tips related to our wonderful craft, and I’m excited to share my latest discovery! Deodorant residue happens in our knits and it can be tricky to remove. So, let me tell you all about what I discovered...
February 21, 2025
Meet the Maker - Katie Degroff Knits
We have really enjoyed collaborating with Katie of Katie Degroff Knits over the past few months, and we thought it would be fun to do a little interview so we can all get to know her a bit better and learn about what inspires the making behind the maker!
February 14, 2025
SPRING KAL Coming Soon!
We're looking forward to knitting with some lighter weight yarns and making some great pieces for summer! Every spring we look forward to hosting our Plucky Spring KAL in our Ravelry group, and this year is going to be just as fun!
January 17, 2025
Wishing you a Happy New Year… and a Happy Shopping Experience!
The wheels are always spinning at Plucky! Not just when it comes to making our meticulously hand-dyed yarn, but also improving your shopping experience.
We’re starting off 2025 with a redesigned Homepage with the goal of making your shopping experience easy, fast and fun!
December 31, 2024
What are Your Plans for the New Year?
As the new year draws closer, many of us start thinking about the future and what we want to make in the coming months ahead. This is a great time for reflection and goal-setting, as we ponder on the things we want to accomplish in our craft.
In this blog post, we will explore some ways to help you make effective plans for the new year, so you can start 2025 off with a bang!
December 17, 2024
Knit Like a Pro: 5 Tips for Nailing Gauge
Are you tired of spending countless hours knitting a sweater, only to realize it doesn't fit? We've all been there. But fear not, because we've got you covered with some expert tips on how to nail your knitting gauge every time.
December 03, 2024
Gifting Season is Here!
Have you started your gift making for the season? Sometimes it can be so hard to settle on what to make! We've put together a list of 8 FREE pattern suggestions that look fantastic, and make the best gifts!
Plus, get a first look at our upcoming NEW colors and shawl pattern!
November 12, 2024
Full of Gratitude!
Where to Begin to Thank You?! Now is the perfect time to share how appreciative we are for ALL of the support you have shown to our small business over this past year. We are overflowing with gratitude!
November 04, 2024
More NEW Things to Share!
If you've been reading the blog over the past year, you'll find it's a place where we like to share various tips and tricks we've learned through our making, and you've probably also noticed this is a place where we talk in more detail about our various bases and why they all have a place in our Base Library.
So, let's dive in and share more about a few of our newer bases, and a little sneak peek of what else we have planned this month!
October 18, 2024
What's New?
Learn more about why we are calling this base Scholar Worsted 3.0 and what patterns we think will be fantastic for this new base!
October 01, 2024
Moth Prevention
Even though we are just getting into sweater whether here in Michigan, we feel that you can never be too careful about how to protect our woolens from those dreaded clothes moths or anything else that might be after them! Explore 7 tips for moth prevention to keep all our yarns and hand-made items at their best!
September 17, 2024
Must-Makes for the Season!
What to Make During the Plucky FALL KAL!
As promised in our previous blog post, we are here to talk about all things pattern-inspiration! We have two FO threads going during our KAL, one for garments and one for accessories. So, whatever you choose to make during the KAL, we invite you to join in the fun! Grab your Plucky yarn and let's get inspired!
Sweaters to Keep You Warm
New to sweater making? Try knitting the Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller as a way to gently ease into some simple sweater knitting techniques. This cardigan is a classic raglan cardigan, perfect as one of your first knitting projects. It is knitted from the top down, and the sleeves are knitted in the round. The simple design is finished with clean double knitted edges. The cardigan has a full video walkthrough available.
Maybe you're looking for something a little more trendy this season, but crochet is not in your skill set... The Kylie Pullover by Irene Lin ticks that box perfectly! The Kylie Pullover is knitted by starting at the back from the top down to the base of the armholes. Then, both fronts are picked up and knitted separately, working from the top down to the edge of the front neck. After joining both pieces, the front is worked to the armhole, and then the front and back are joined and knitted in the round down to the hem. Pick up and knit for the sleeves.
For those who love colorwork and are feeling a little festive, what about the Festive Yoke Pullover by Skeindeer Knits? The Festive Yoke Pullover is worked top-down, in the round, and can have yoke-only or all-over colorwork. Choose from 20 charts (deer, hearts, trees, snowmen, presents, bells) to make your sweater as kitsch or as elegant as you want.
Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller
If you crochet, have you seen this beauty? The Granny Go Round Jumper by Iron Lamb is a cute and stylish sweater for the autumn season! The Granny Go Round Jumper is top down, seamless and fun! Worked in the classic granny stitch and available in 8 sizes -with easily customizable sleeve and body length. It is available to download in both UK and US crochet terms.
Kylie Pullover by Irene Lin
Festive Yoke Pullover by Skeindeer Knits
Granny Go Round Jumper by Iron Lamb
How About a New Scarf or Shawl?
Shawlettes and small scarves are having a moment in the sun this year, and once we knit a sample of the Small Fry Scarf by Samantha Guerin, we are here for this trend!
Knit in Primo Fingering and Spiffy Lace held-double. The Small Fry Scarf is the answer when sometimes you just need a little something. Simple and sophisticated, this is a quick knit and the perfect way to add a bit of hand knit flair to your outfit. Small Fry is easy to style - wrap it around your neck twice for extra warmth or drape it loosely for a chic layered look. This crisp textured stitch is deceptively simple - comprised of just knit and slipped stitches! This pattern is beginner-friendly with both written and charted instructions for ease of reading.
The Satama Shawl by Veera Välimäki is a great option for the fall season with a bit of brioche and simple garter wedges that will keep things interesting while knitting and super squishy while wearing!
Satama Shawl mimics the theme of the Helsinki Harbour painting quite literally: the soft colors glow in the simple texture panels of garter stitch and brioche. You will have fun working single color parts alternating with two-color brioche, plus, there are a few short rows included in the mix for perfect shape.
And of course, You NEED a New Winter Hat!
With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to narrow it down! Check out these great patterns: The Second Winter, the Winter Weekend Beanie, the Homebody Hat, Tread, and the Nydia Hat! Whether you love texture or colorwork, hats are a must for the fall making season!
Do you feel inspired to cast on? What will you be making this fall? We love to hear about all of your plans, so head over to the KAL Chat thread on Ravelry and tell us all about them! And don't forget, we have a whole new palette of colors ready for all your fall making needs available 24/7 in our PK Essentials shop!
Happy Making Friends!!
The Plucky Crew
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