General Newsletter

This is the general Pip & Pin newsletter about patterns, workshops, inspo and more

A Provisional Cast On for the Perfect Fit

Did you know that you don't have to knit a sweater in the same order as the designer? A few weeks ago, I started knitting the Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose, but there was one thing I knew I wanted to change — the neckband. It has a high neckline, almost mock turtleneck-like, and while it...

Feb 01, 2026

2026, a year of ✨joy✨

The other day, I sat at my absolute mess of a desk to answer some emails. Yarn. Everywhere. Swatches, project bags, and errant needles all over. So, being a fresh new year, I wanted a fresh new start. I took everything yarn-related and brought it to my closet for organization. While doing this,...

Jan 06, 2026

One Week To Go

It's almost time! With one more week left before Christmas, there's still just enough time to craft one or two more gifts, right? To help with this most hustling-est and bustling-est time of year, we created a special freebie, just for you - Printable gift tags to add that final, finishing to...

Dec 18, 2025

Hello Edmonton

When I was a teenager, I had a friend whose mom travelled a lot for work. One year for her birthday, she told her to book a flight to wherever her travel points would take us, and she would pay for a hotel for a few days. Our options were Edmonton, Calgary or Kelowna, so we, being 16, obviously ...

Dec 16, 2025

It's Still Black Friday Somewhere

There's still some time to take advantage of our Black Friday Sale! Take 25% off everything with the code BLACKFRIDAY25, including online classes and digital patterns. Sale ends tomorrow, December 2 at midnight PST — Don't miss out! ALTERING SWEATER PATTERNS Learn to knit your perfect sweat...

Dec 01, 2025

Black Friday Starts Today

Yesterday I had so much fun taking photos in a gloriously mossy forest of a new design that'll be coming out this Spring, but I also took the opportunity to shoot some new photos of a few old favourites, like the ultra-giftable Aurora Headband. And the best part? It's part of our Black Fr...

Nov 27, 2025

What's in a name?

While teaching a class a few weeks ago, someone asked me, "Where did the name Pip & Pin come from?" I'm always so interested to hear how other people came up with their names (especially because naming things is one of the hardest things for me!), so I thought I'd share my answer with you, too!...

Nov 03, 2025

Reminder - Your Discount Ends Soon

Just a quick reminder that your introductory discount for the Ashcroft Cardigan ends tomorrow! Make sure to grab your copy before October 3 at midnight PST, and use the code ASH25 for 25% off. Enjoy! Get the Ashcroft Cardigan If you're planning to make one, I'd love to see it! Make sur...

Oct 02, 2025

The Ashcroft Cardigan

Sometimes, a design idea pops in and is on the needles and into the world in a matter of months. Sometimes, not so much. This was one of those Not-So-Much times. From start to finish, this pattern took exactly two years until I was ready to hit "publish". And in truth, I couldn't tell ...

Sep 26, 2025

Knit City Vancouver

Are you ready for this weekend?? It's Knit City Vancouver! This is something I always look forward to, and it's a little extra special this year because it's the final weekend at the PNE Forum. There have been many a-nights eating take-out noodles at the Atrium and singing karaoke at the hotel b...

Sep 24, 2025