My Twenty-Year Journey to Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER
From the Introduction: “Many years ago, I managed a small yarn shop in the West Village of New York City. I often found a knitter leaning against the gate, waiting for me to open. Sometimes they were waiting to shop, but nine times out of ten, it was a knitter who had run into problems […]
100k Copies of Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks Sold! Let’s Celebrate YOU!
THANK YOU. I’m still pinching myself. Over 100,000 copies of Knitting Bag of Tricks have found their way into your hands in just over two and a half years. That’s 100,000 chances to rethink your knitting, improve your technique, and (hopefully!) giggle along the way. This little book was born out of my love of […]
Two Ways to Knit Together: Exploring The Official Workbook Community
It has been a few months since my new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook, officially launched, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the response! I hope you’ve had the chance to grab a copy and start exploring all it has to offer. I designed the workbook as a tool […]
Knitting Essentials: 7 Books to Elevate Your Skills and Inspire Your Projects
As the temperature rises, it’s time to turn our attention to projects that don’t weigh us down. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter looking to expand your skills or a beginner eager to dive into the world of needles and yarn, these seven knitting books are sure to educate and inspire. From colorful socks to the […]
5 Things People Have Learned from My Book, “Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks”
Hi there, knitters! Happy 2023. I’m honored to share that it’s been an incredible few months since my latest book, “Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks,” came out in October. Firstly, I want to send a heartfelt “Thank you” to everyone who has picked up the book so far. Your support means the world! Because […]
Five Fall Patterns with Tips from Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks
I am a self-taught knitter who has done everything wrong. When I started knitting, I didn’t always know the “right” way to do something. These mistakes lead me to countless opportunities to do things better or easier. Over the years, I have been frequently asked to put all my tricks in one book. So here […]
Rhinebeck Meet Up & Book Talk – 2022
I can’t believe Rhinebeck (the New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York) is just a month away! This year, I hope to see you all not ONLY at our meet-up, but at the my book signing and book talk in the Merritt Bookstore Bookstore Author’s Building (Building B). We haven’t seen each […]
Inside Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: Meet the Illustrators!
The process of writing a book doesn’t stop when you finished the draft. I also want to make sure the illustrations in my new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks, make the techniques easier to understand and add fun to it. If you are a visual learner, you get what I’m talking about! The […]