WELCOME TO THE PLUCKY KNITTER BLOG
While we’re a small team that stays mighty busy hand-dyeing yarn for knitters and crocheters around the world, we decided to try our hand at a blog as another way to connect with you!
This will be a place where you will find a deep dive into all things yarn-related, tips and tricks we’ve found helpful, pattern inspiration, as well as some more personal touches including projects we've loved making, what we are dreaming of making, and our favorite picks for notions, needles, project bags, books and many other crafting necessities. Plus, maybe a few other little fun surprises along the way!
May 09, 2025
Sock knitting is near and dear to my heart, so it’s only fitting that during our annual Sock-stravaganza update, we introduce not one, but two new bases—both absolutely perfect for sock knitting! 🧦 And if you're looking to spice up... Read More
April 01, 2025
Change is Good! We have some very exciting news to share with you – The Plucky Knitter is now under NEW ownership! Let’s Meet our New Owner: Nick Christiansen Many of you have already met our Production Manager and Head... Read More
March 18, 2025
Being an avid knitter and always on the lookout for tips related to our wonderful craft, I’m excited to share my latest discovery! While this might be a bit on the gross side, let’s face it…deodorant residue happens in our... Read More
February 21, 2025
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... Read More
February 14, 2025
We Hope You Join Us! With Winter letting up soon here in the Midwest, 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... Read More
January 17, 2025
A guide to our NEW Homepage Redesign! 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. So, it should come as no surprise that we’re starting... Read More
December 31, 2024
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... Read More
December 17, 2024
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... Read More
December 03, 2024
Check out our top 8 FREE gift knit and crochet patterns... Have you started your gift making for the season? Sometimes it can be so hard to settle on what to make our loved ones and those in need. Whether you... Read More
November 12, 2024
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 absolutely love being a part of your personal makings... Read More
November 04, 2024
What to expect this November in the shop... We hope your November is off to a great start and you are finding lots of time to knit and crochet! Have you joined our Fall KAL yet? We are having tons... Read More
October 18, 2024
Meet Scholar Worsted 3.0 AND our NEW Scholarly Stripes Hats! We are delighted to be stocking our NEW Scholar Worsted 3.0 base for the fall and winter seasons! It's the perfect yarn to give the warmth needed, while not weighing you down... Read More
October 01, 2024
How to Keep Your Woolens Safe! 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... Read More
September 17, 2024
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.... Read More
September 05, 2024
We Hope You Join Us! With the summer season coming to an end, we know you're all looking forward to the many Fall KALs that pop up all over Ravelry and Instagram, and we are just as excited as you... Read More
August 20, 2024
Some tips on reducing decision fatigue and maintaining your making mojo... Do you ever get stuck wondering what to knit, or crochet, next? There are so many great patterns out there that are all equally amazing and are all a... Read More
July 30, 2024
It Makes a Difference! Depending on the project you have in mind, the way your yarn is spun can play a significant role in the final look of the fabric you've worked up. To help us be more informed when... Read More
July 16, 2024
Exploring Valuable Resources for Every Knitter! When you think of what the word library means, do you picture a large space with floor to ceiling shelves, dedicated to hundreds of books and resources on any and all subjects? Not to... Read More
July 02, 2024
Not Just a Hobby, But Great for Mental and Physical Health! Gone are the days when knitting and crochet were just activities only your grandma participated in. These days there have been a number of men, woman, and yes, even... Read More
June 18, 2024
Welcoming our NEW Wool/Cotton Base! We are so pleased to be introducing our NEW Comfy base comprised of 50% Superwash Merino and 50% Cotton! Available in both Fingering and DK weights, this blend will be gentle on your hands as... Read More
June 04, 2024
Who are the Plucky Crew and What Do They Do? If you've been with Plucky for a number of years, you've probably met some of the Crew at various in-person events. However, we’ve come to realize that most of you have not... Read More
May 21, 2024
Places you can take your knitting projects this summer! The kiddos are out of school, you've gotten the time off work you've been desperately craving, you are at the airport and suddenly you realize.... Can I get through security with... Read More
May 07, 2024
Explore the Pros and Cons to Both! We've recently added a lovely Non Superwash family of bases to our 24/7 yarn line up, and Legacy certainly is receiving a warm welcome! But that has us thinking that maybe we should... Read More
April 23, 2024
Let's gather and support our beautiful Local Yarn Stores! Some of the best friendships and support come when we gather at our local yarn shops. Whether we participate in the knit nights hosted, or just stop by for a quick... Read More
April 09, 2024
and Purls of Wisdom that Keep us Going! Cellula Shawl by BannyRee Designs Like all of us, when you started knitting or crocheting, you no doubt were cautious and perhaps a bit uneasy as you embarked on a brand new... Read More
March 26, 2024
It’s springtime and guess what that means? We're gearing up for our annual Spring KAL! We are so excited to organize another Knit-along with our wonderful Ravelry Moderator Sheryl Nipper for the Spring season. We kick off this year's Spring KAL on... Read More
March 12, 2024
The short answer is because blocking is magical! But, you probably want to know a little more than that, right? Let's look a little further though into what blocking does for your knits, how to do it, and what are... Read More
March 01, 2024
We are so excited to be introducing a whole new Non-Superwash yarn line to the Plucky Base Catalog! We have been working very hard this past year to bring you a sustainable yarn, across all weights, that is Non-Superwash, yet... Read More
February 13, 2024
What is Fingering Weight yarn? How do you choose what kind to use? Why is it called Fingering Weight? Whether you're new to knitting or just perusing your pattern library for what to knit next, you may wonder about some... Read More
January 30, 2024
Once the cold weather hits, we find ourselves reaching for all our lovely handmade shawls and scarves to keep us toasty warm against the brisk chill. But in reality, we like to don our hand knits anytime we can! (It... Read More
January 16, 2024
Whether you knit or crochet we are certain you always have your notions kit with you! It's an essential part of any project. Without our little snips, how would we trim our yarn? Or what about that tapestry needle? We... Read More
January 02, 2024
Do you love DK weight yarn? We certainly do! It's a great weight for quicker projects, but still so versatile and easy to work with. Right now, we’re loving the upcoming That 70's Hat and Cowl set by Banny Ree Designs,... Read More
December 20, 2023
With the new year on the horizon, we are looking forward to bringing you so many new things to enhance your making experience! Here is a little preview of some of the new things we have percolating for the upcoming... Read More
December 05, 2023
With the season of gift knitting in full swing, we find that our needles are quickly clicking away to create all the wooly goodness for our loved ones. But then there is also that sweater WIP we wanted to have... Read More
November 17, 2023
As we take a step back and reflect on the past year, we want to express our gratitude for you, not just for being our customers, but more importantly, for being part of this wonderful community of makers we are... Read More
November 07, 2023
You’ve probably noticed that there is a lot of buzz around all the fluffy or fuzzy yarns. Looking at you, Mohair and Suri Lace! They can be great for adding extra warmth without adding bulk and weight to your knits.... Read More
October 24, 2023
Putting Pills in their Place! With Autumn here and sweater weather in full swing, have you ever found yourself reaching for your favorite knit only to find it’s grown some unsightly pills since last season’s wearing? It happens to the... Read More
October 10, 2023
In our last post we briefly touched on some sweater construction methods that are great for both beginner and experienced knitters. But today, we wanted to touch on some construction methods you may not be as familiar with or that... Read More
September 25, 2023
With the temperature dropping and the leaves continuing to change, here in the northern hemisphere, Autumn is just beginning! Our sweater-making hearts LOVE this season! It's the season we all affectionately refer to as Sweater Weather! Types of Sweaters Most... Read More
September 12, 2023
In our inaugural blog post we took a deeper look at Plucky’s proprietary custom-milled Primo yarn line and why it is such a special blend. However, at Plucky, we know it’s about more than the yarn we sell, it’s what... Read More
August 30, 2023
A Custom Milled Blend of Classic and Luxurious. We thought our inaugural blog would be an ideal place to talk about Plucky’s oldest custom milled base, Primo. Primo Fingering and Worsted have been with us since 2011! Over a dozen... Read More
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