Tuesday Tip – Gauge Swatch Cast On
If you’ve watched my DVD Patty’s Knitting Bag of Tricks, you know all about the sad frown cast on and how we can avoid it. A too tight cast on can really create a gauge swatch that can lie to you. In this Tuesday Tip I wanted to share one of my favorite gauge tricks […]
Big Box of Knitting Fails – Picking Up Stitches
For those of you that have taken classes with me, you know all about “Patty’s Big Box of Knitting Fails”. I seem to have an example of something tragic I’ve done in my knitting for nearly everything I’m teaching. So, I’m launching a new blog series to dig into my knitting boo boos. Today’s episode […]
Another TNNA (and more YARN!!!)
Twice a year, the needle arts folks get together for five fun (but exhausting) days of classes, meetings, shopping, cocktails, and YARN. It’s our trade show where retailers, teachers, designers, and manufacturers in Yarn, Spinning, Weaving, Needlepoint, and Cross Stitch all get together to see what’s new. Welcome to… TNNA 2016
Win a Copy of “More Lovely Knitted Lace”
If you were a fan (and who wasn’t) of Brooke Nico’s amazing book, Lovely Knitted Lace , I know you’ve been waiting for this one. More Lovely Knitted Lace Knitting Book Giveaway
Tuesday Tip: How to Measure Cross Back
The cross back (or shoulder to shoulder measurement) is the most important measurement in a set in sleeve sweater and the hardest to get right. Choosing the right size is the most vital step to a happy sweater. A few weeks ago we looked at how to measure armhole depth, now it’s time to look […]
Big Box of Knitting Fails – Bad Yarn Substitution!
For those of you that have taken classes with me, you know all about “Patty’s Big Box of Knitting Fails”. I seem to have an example of something tragic I’ve done in my knitting for nearly everything I’m teaching. So, I’m launching a new blog series to dig into my knitting boo boos. Today’s episode […]
Tuesday Tip: How to Measure Armhole Depth
One of the things that can make or break a sweater is your armhole depth. If it’s too tight, your sweater will bunch under the arm (not to mention be very uncomfortable), if it’s too loose your sweater can look sloppy. In my video sweater KALs, In my video sweater KALs, you’ll get access to […]
Corcoran Video Sweater Class
I am so excited to be running my first (of many) video sweater classes on my Ravelry group. There will be tons of teaching and fun along the way. Think of it like a sweater class for the price of a pattern! So without further ado . . . introducing Purchase Pattern
Tuesday Tip – How to Count Rows
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
Design Inspiration – Twist Collective Ziarre
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 […]