I'm happy to share a blanket that I designed for Willow Yarns! 

You can buy the pattern alone as a digital download, or you can order the entire kit from Willow and make one of your very own!

It's a fairly simple knit, requiring knitting skills including reading charts, knit/purl, and locking floats. The two-color edging makes for a fantastic finish.

Don't want to knit a blanket? Make it narrower and it becomes a fun wrap!

Happy Knitting,
Kyle

I'm BESIDE myself with excitement about the Author's copy of my book that just arrived! I'm busy preparing for a launch event at my local yarn shop, Imagiknit here in San Francisco and invite you to pre-order the book from there today. In the special instructions box, let them know if you'd like me to autograph it (and if I'm dedicating it to someone) and I'll be happy to sign it before they package it up and whisk it off to your home!

I hope you'll find the book fun and inspiring. It has been a fantastic journey so far and it feels like a dream knowing that today it's a for-real book! There's lots more to do before the launch party, so I'm getting back to that now - but wanted to send out a note to let you know you can pre-order an autographed copy today!

Happy Knitting!

        -Kyle

It's Friday, so it's the perfect day for the release of my newest pattern! This one is in partnership with the folks at Ancient Arts Fibre. Gorgeous hand dyed yarn in a blue that was inspired by denim. Of course when I heard this, I immediately knew I wanted to use metal tack buttons for this piece. 

Worked flat, the cowl is a simple pattern that is enhanced with a bit of yarn detail at the edges that is meant to mimic stitching on denim.

The pattern is available now on the Ancient Arts Fibre website, and on Ravelry.

Click on either image to be directed to the project page for more info.

Happy Knitting!
Kyle

Here's a milestone of a post. Pre-orders for my first book are happening NOW! And on the cover you get to see two of the pieces; a men's vest using HiKoo Simplicity, and a woman's wrap worked in beautiful, hand-dyed Hazel Knits Cadence. The book is full of garments and accessories, and includes a variety of techniques including cables, stranded knitting, lace, and intarsia!

Writing a book is a HUGE labor of love. It's an incredible amount of knitting, designing, grading (sizing), thinking and re-thinking... and waiting; knowing that the final work will be out and it's going to be incredibly fun to share. That day is finally here and I couldn't be happier. The team at Interweave has really done an amazing job at bringing my book to life. 

Want to get in line and pre-order your book? Click the image above (or the button below!) to be directed to Amazon where you can place your pre-order now. There will be many more posts about the book, including book launch parties, pattern reviews, and perhaps even knit-alongs!

Until then, a big hooray that the book is on its way!

​Kyle

A new FREE pattern! This is the Hayden cowl; something I designed for my trip to Schacht Spindle in November, 2015 to wear for the photo shoot for an upcoming campaign. My "personal story" will be published in "Spin Off" magazine in the Spring 2016 issue. 

I made the sample in the photograph using yarn I spun on my Sidekick... the ribbed section is a 3 ply yarn, and the stranded section is two 2-ply yarns. Being able to customize my yarn made me feel so in control!

​The photoshoot at Schacht was a lot of fun. The photographer, Michael Lichter, was fun to work with, and his studio was so cool! fancy photo equipment, a beautiful seamless backdrop, and space to park a Harley! (He's a major photographer who focuses on motorcycles usually, but he also does lots of work with/for Schacht).

After I made the first cowl using my handspun, I made a second using the amazingly delicious Brooklyn Tweed Loft. Two colors this time, and all the same thickness of yarn... but since Loft has such...um...LOFTiness (haha!) it all evens out beautifully.

Enjoy the free pattern, courtesy Schacht Spindle Co.​

My favorite kind of announcement: The 75 Squares fundraising event raised $1500.00 for Project Open Hand!  This is enough money to fund 750 meals to those in need. But taking it a step further, the funds were matched, bringing the total donation to $3,000.00! That means it's a donation large enough to serve 1,500 nutritious meals to the home bound, or critically ill.

I'm constantly impressed by the generosity of the fiber arts community, and its never-ending desire to help others.

Thank you to everyone who donated their handmade scarves, shawls, and wraps to the event; to the Project Open Hand staff and volunteers who modeled the pieces; and to the incredible folks who purchased pieces and now get to wear them with pride.

Learn more about Project Open Hand and the good work they do here: www.openhand.org.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Kyle

My latest pattern, Maras, was inspired by a linoleum floor I saw during a trip to the Sacred Valley in Peru. It's a dynamic, repeatable design that translated into the most amazing of wraps.

Worked in the new yarn Roslyn from Cascade, (65% wool, 35% silk) it's so drapey and lovely.

The pattern utilizes the technique of locked floats, which makes the back of the piece appear almost woven.

Members of TKGA have access to this pattern in the latest issue of CAST ON Magazine (Winter 15/16).

Sign on to the TKGA website HERE and join/download/cast on!


Happy Knitting,

Kyle

It's time to buy with heart! We have over 30 different handmade pieces listed in the 75 Squares fundraiser! Each one is $150.00, and that donation is enough to serve 75 meals to those in need.

Click the image or HERE to be directed to the shop.

Here's to helping others!
Kyle

Oh... you want to knit socks that FIT? Well... have I got the book for you!

Usually when I get a knitting book to review, I go directly to the patterns. Of course I did flip quickly through the book, but found myself captivated almost immediately by the first chapter that talks so clearly about how socks should fit. 

There's discussion about yarn construction (how many plies? what kind of fiber content is best?) as well as a nice exploration into the topic of ease (how the sock fits on the foot). Taking time to read these first chapters in topic-driven books can almost be as informative as a class on the subject. 

(OK, it's not exactly the same as a class, in fact, I highly encourage you to take classes on the subjects you like. If socks are your thing, then sign up for every sock class you can find! You'll be amazed at what you'll learn; not only from the instructors, but also from the students and venues.)

BUT - in addition to this book, there's a VIDEO that Kate did with Interweave as a companion!

I must admit. I'm not really a sock knitter. I LOVE handknit socks and treasure the ones that friends have made for me (as well as the few that I made myself). But as I knit with friends, I find that most folks seem to have a sock that they knit over and over. They have memorized a formula of sorts, and know what fits them. 

In this book, Kate talks about different techniques you might use to customize a particular pattern, and shares the reasoning behind the decisions. More than this, she shares formulas and the calculations (again, along with explanations!) that are involved in crafting a pattern of your very own. I've looked at a LOT of books... and I can say that this is the first book that made me consider designing socks. Until that day comes, I'll follow Kate's lead.

My favorite socks in the book? Of course they're colorwork:

I also love some of the lace socks, but would probably replace each YO with a M1 so that they're a bit less "lacey" - Jarvis is quite handsome, and I think this treatment would work well with the design.

Regardless of your preferences in construction (top down, toe up, two-at-a-time) I am confident this book offers something for you. 

Want to get a copy of your very own? Visit HERE and order it today.

The holidays are just around the corner... and handknit socks are one of the BEST gifts one can give.

Happy Knitting,

Kyle

I don’t get to update the blog as much as I’d like, but I assure you things are buzzing at the studio! Two designs were just completed and sent off to magazines, and I’m getting ready to release a new Kyle William pattern in the next day or two!

Beyond this, of course there are other designs in various stages of completeness (please don’t peek at the studio right now; it’s a mess!) – And I am getting some fun things prepared for my trip to Chicago in October when I teach at Vogue Knitting Live.

The latest issue of Knitsy magazine features an article about me and my work. Head on over here to check it out:

http://www.mycraftacademy.com/desktop_course_magazine.asp?page_no=14&id=262

Last but not least, I’m working on the final preparations for 75 Squares. A photo shoot is scheduled, and behind-the-scenes preparations are in the works so that everything is ready for the launch. I’m honored and excited to be working with Project Open Hand; with this event working to raise money to help serve nutritious meals to those in need.

So that’s what’s going on in this corner of the world. Here’s hoping that you are enjoying the last bit of summer!

Happy Knitting,

Kyle