It’s All About Understanding the WHY: My Favorite Questions & Tips from Ask Patty
Do you have a problem you’d like me to tackle? This is a question I ask A LOT. I have been happy to answer your knitting questions (sometimes even not knitting related) in classes, tweets, on my education platform, and my advice columns—”Ask Patty” on Modern Daily Knitting—for quite some time. I enjoy helping us (yes, […]
My New Year Resolution? No Resolutions! (Plus 8 Knitting Patterns to Add to Your Queue)
Many of us start our year by making New Year’s resolutions—a set of goals to exercise more, eat better, learn a new language, do this, do that. However, we often fall short, and simply move that list of goals from one year to the next. This past year has been impossibly hard and therefore for […]
8 Last-Minute Gift Ideas You Still Have Time to Knit
Are you scrambling for a last-minute holiday gift, but don’t want to spread your love by grabbing some easy products from stores? Don’t panic, I’ve got your back. After all, we are knitters, and we own the ability to create meaningful stuff with our magic hands. Check out this list of my recommendations on the […]
Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Knitters—Part 2
I hope you enjoyed the gift ideas in my last blog post! Now I’m back with even more gift suggestions for your fellow knitter friends. I’ve put together another list of fantastic items from some of the amazing people I’ve worked with, and from some of the stores I love to frequent. And of course, […]
Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Knitters—Part 1
Hey early bird shoppers! It’s your time to plan ahead to avoid shipping delays and stock issues. Like our tradition, this year I also rounded up my favorite holiday gift ideas for you, so you can get started shopping for your fellow knitters sooner than later, and ensure your gifts arrive at the perfect timing. […]
Rhinebeck Meet up!!
I can’t believe it’s almost time for Rhinebeck (the New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York)! It seems like years since we were together, oh, yeah, it was! We haven’t seen each other in a while, so let’s have a meet-up – where knitters of all of my KALs (knit-alongs), fans of […]
🧶 Charade Brioche Video KAL (Knit-Along) 🧶
I am so excited to introduce you to my fall knit-along (KAL) featuring my latest video sweater class: the Charade Brioche Sweater Class. This flattering sweater features a Brioche trim at the neck, hem and cuff. In this class, you’ll learn all your Brioche (two color in rib AND stockinette) and sweater skills—even if you’ve […]
Introducing the Saugerties Cardigan Kit: A Perfect Design for Your Rhinebeck Sweater
Drumroll please! I’m excited to introduce my latest and greatest kit—the Saugerties Cardigan Kit! With fall just around the corner, there’s one garment that comes to almost everyone’s minds when they think of the season: cardigans! However, this isn’t any old cardigan. Wear this Sweater YOUR Way This one can be worn in different ways […]
Join Me For AffiKNITy Knitting Retreat – RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT 9 – 12, 2021
WE HAD A FEW LAST MINUTE CANCELATIONS. WE HAVE BOTH MINI & FULL OPEN (AND SAVE THE DATE FOR SEPT 8 2022) 1) Click on the package you want 2) Skip choosing classes (since they are all sold out) 3) Fill out the rest of the registration (name, address, meal choice, payment etc) 4) Hit […]
Knit for a Cause: Charities Helping People in Need During the Pandemic
This past year has been quite challenging for all of us. At the same time, I’ve also noticed that it’s brought out the best in people: whether it be paying for someone else’s groceries, cooking for your neighbors, or donating things to people in need. Within the knitting community, we also saw folks take initiative […]