Tuesday Tip: German Twisted Cast On Tutorial (In Pattern!)
I love when I get requests for Tuesday Tips. I demo a lot of different cast ons in pattern in my Craftsy classes, as well as my Interweave DVDs, but I’ve never demoed German Twisted Cast on in pattern. German Twisted Cast On Tutorial (In Pattern)
Designing Cables
I often get asked about my “design process,” and I feel sheepish and inadequate and usually make up some kind of nonsense about being inspired by the colors of the turning leaves or the way the light hits the brick of a New York building. . . but since it’s just us, I thought I’d […]
Fun at the Madison Knitters Guild Knit In
Last weekend I was lucky enough to get to return to one of the most awesome knitting guilds, Madison! I spoke at the guild last year, and had this amazeballs view from the stage: The guild is filled with some of the most mad skilled knitters I’ve ever seen in one place . . . […]
Tuesday Tip: Duplicate Stitch to the Rescue!
By far the most powerful tool in the knitter’s toolbox is duplicate stitch (also known as swiss darning). There are so many fixes that can be done once you master this little darling. Furthermore, once you do, you will also have a much better understanding of the anatomy of your stitches. Save Your Knitting : Duplicate […]
YOUR Top Ten Least Favorite Knitting Myths
YOUR LEAST FAVORITE KNITTING MYTHS!!! Last year I wrote a post called My Top Ten Least Favorite Knitting Myths. Recently it’s been bopping around the internet and over 175 AMAZING comments were added. What I loved the most about the comments, is how many of you clearly share my frustration with being told “always” or “never” or […]
Patty’s Purls of Wisdom is BACK!
Dear Abby for Knitters! – SHE’S BAAAACK Knitter’s Advice Column I’m so excited to announce my knitter’s advice column will be back and gracing the pages of Creative Knitting. I need letters from you amazing knitters out there. Coming soon . . . A knitter’s advice column called “Patty’s Purls of Wisdom.” We are looking for […]
Tuesday Tip: Extra Stretchy Bind Off
Last fall I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. The words “bind off loosely” can cause much frustration to knitters. A stitch is wider […]
Vogue Knitting Live turns FIVE! (and other tales of knitting)
January is a big month for a knitting professional. First up there’s our annual trade show TNNA, and just days later, came the show I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time – Vogue Knitting Live New York (5th year anniversary show!!!) It took me a few days (or five to be exact) to […]
Tuesday Tip: Tinking (unknitting) lace
Last fall I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. If you ever felt you made a bigger mess when trying to tink (unknit) your […]
Squeeeee — New Season of Knitting Daily TV!
Knitting Daily TV Check your local listings. I’m on episode 1 & 13 of the new season. Last October I flew out to film a couple of segments for the new season of Knitting Daily TV. The crew was fantastic, and Vickie Howell was so welcoming and funny and great to work with. Here’s, by […]