Tuesday Tip: Afterthought Yarn Over
No need to rip out when you realize you’ve forgotten a yarn over. Just pop it in
Knitter’s New Year’s Resolution
Okay, I know, it’s not 1916, I wanted to change it to 2015, but one of last year’s resolutions (to learn Photo Shop), clearly never came to be. A new year, brings a new list of . . . Knitter’s New Year’s Resolutions! 1) Stop procrastinating okay, so based on the fact that I’m writing […]
Year In Review 2014 – My Students
I can’t believe 2014 is has come to a close. I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of my amazing students. That includes all of my online students from Craftsy, Annie’s and Interweave (but I don’t have pictures of you guys). Year in Review 2014 (can’t believe it’s done!) You all have taught me […]
Somethings Coming, Something (I think) Good
A few weeks ago I got on a plane for the 44th (and last) time in 2014 to head to Colorado to the set of Interweave. Yup, that means I have . . . New Knitting DVDs coming out soon! I can’t tell you what the new titles will be, but I can tell you […]
5 Steps to the Perfect Knitter’s Thanksgiving
The Knitter’s Thanksgiving This is the time of year we all gather with our loved ones to give thanks for all we have. As knitter’s, we have some special needs when it comes to creating the perfect holiday. Here are my 5 steps to the perfect knitter’s Thanksgiving: 1) Pack MINIMUM 1 project per day out […]
Tuesday Tip – Matching SSK & YOs
Recently 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. Here I go over the two things that drives a perfectionist lace knitter crazy. How […]
Book Now – Caribbean Knitting Cruise
We’re going to the Caribbean Baby! You’ve been patiently waiting (all right some of you not so patiently :), but here it is, we are ready for booking! Caribbean Knitting Cruise Dec. 5th-10th, 2015 Pack up your yarn, bathing suit and flip flops and join me, Melissa Leapman and Laura Nelkin as we sail and […]
Learn Blocking – Online Webinar
Online Knitting classes – Blocking Knitting Webinar It’s time for another Webinar. I’m returning to teach an encore performace (da, da, da, da!) of my blocking class CLICK HERE TO BOOK Use promo code: PATTYLYONS15 to get 15% off Blocking Techniques in Knitting webinar with Patty Lyons. Why spend all that time knitting a garment, only […]
Tuesday Tip – Extra Stretchy Cast On
Recently 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.
I heart Vogue Knitting Chicago!!
The first sight of Chicago through the plane window made the city look like it was painted by Monet (very appropriate considering The Art Institute’s famous impressionist collection) I always fall down on the job taking photos in Chicago. It is arguably one of the world’s most photogenic cities, with the lakefront and amazing architecture, […]