For a while now I’ve been writing a column for Creative Knitting called Patty’s Purls of Wisdom. Knitter’s send in their questions, ala Dear Abbey, and I answer them. It’s full of all kinds of knitting advice, this knitter asked a brilliant question that is more complex than you think. How to Count Rows in Knitting
Sip Sip Knit: A “Flight” of Learning St Louis Knitting Retreat! July 15 – 17th, St Louis, Mo Join Melissa Leapman, Patty Lyons, Brooke Nico and Carol Sulcoski for 2 days of learning + an evening of wine, knitting and laughter.
The new Twist Collective came out recently, and I thought I’d give you a glimpse at the elements that went into inspiring Ziarre. As with my last Twist Collective Design, Sachertorte, I was inspired by a vintage silhouette (read about my last Design Inspiration) as well as a bit of nature. Design Inspiration – Ziarre […]
It’s finally here! Registration is open for the 2016 Nautical Knitting Cruise. Join me, Laura Nelkin and Melissa Leapman on the trip of a lifetime and learn why last year we decided “what happens on the cruise, stays on the cruise. Nautical Knitting Cruise RETURNS!
Brooklyn Class -LIMIT 8-10 students What: Build a Better Fabric: Combination Knitting When: Sat, June 4th 1:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Brooklyn Creative League 540 President Street (btw 3rd & 4th ave) Brooklyn – by the Union stop on the R train Build a Better Fabric: Combination Knitting Description of Class Have you tried learning continental, but […]
NOTE: Due to a health issue with the organizer, this retreat will have to be postponed. I will keep all up to date. Costa Rica Knitting Retreat! August 27th – September 3rd, 2016 For sixteen years Hope and Barry Blazer had a wonderful yarn shop, Accents On Knits in Morristown, NJ. Fourteen months ago they “semi-retired” to […]
Yesterday morning it was in the 30s when I woke up, so I’m not gonna lie, I’m doing a bit of California dreaming. Luckily I don’t have wait to long, since Vogue Knitting Live Pasadena is just 4 weeks away. If you haven’t booked yet . . . hop onto Kayak and find a flight, […]
Our friends at Annie’s are launching a new pattern collection, the Signature Design Collection, and are offering one lucky winner a pattern kit. That’s right, you can win not only the pattern but all the yarn you need to make it in your size! Win an Annie’s Pattern Kit
Long tail cast on is a great go to cast on for many of us, but there are a few issue. One of them is estimating yarn, another is that annoying untwisting of the yarn, and the last is . . . Keeping Track of Cast on.
If you live in the MANY parts of the country where the spring is rainy and chilly, it may be time for a trip to Sunny California. If you’ve never been to a Vogue Knitting Live, you don’t know what you’re missing. Book your flight because you might . . . Win a Vogue Knitting […]