Tuesday Tip: Channel Island Cast On
- At July 10, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns
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This month I was honored to be featured in the Vogue Knitting as one of the “Makers.” I wanted to create something really special so I designed the cable cardigan of my dreams. Later this month I’ll write about how I designed the cables, but for now it’s time to look at a special cast on. Meet the
Channel Island Cast On
Read More»Spring Knitting Pattern Round Up
- At April 11, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns
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Between the erratic weather (please no more snow!!) and this bum arm, I’ve got a major case of cabin fever. Fortunately, the warm weather is slowly making some headway and I’ve got PT exercises to get cracking on, so things are looking up. Thank goodness I’ve got lots to look forward to in the coming months, including the rest of the Costa Maya KAL (buy before May 8th to get the full version for only $9!) and lots teaching travel. To get you inspired for Spring and Summer knitting, here’s a collection of patterns to cast on as the mercury rises!
Read More»The Many Shapes of Costa Maya
- At March 20, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting, Patterns
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So, the Costa Maya KAL is in full swing, and I’ve gotta be honest… you guys are KILLING it!! I’m always so excited to pop on Ravelry and see how everyone’s projects are coming along. No pressure, but please update often, with this bum arm I’m living through vicarious knitting pleasure!!
The turnout for this KAL has been amazing, but just in case there are any of you lurking on the fence, let me sweeten the pot. I know that it’s always a risk to start a new pattern. It can be tough to visualize how the final will look and if it could be a good addition to your wardrobe or one of those sweaters you shove to the back of your closet. I tend to model for the KAL photos and while I’m fairly petite with a pear shape, I know there are lots of different body types and sizes out there. So today I’d like to show off Costa Maya’s versatility with the help of some of the lovely ladies at my shared office space! (Shout-out to Brooklyn Creative League!)
I’ll go first.
Read More»Welcome to the Five-Timers Club!!
- At February 27, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting, Patterns
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Last year I rolled out badges for the knitters who were in either two or three of my previous KALs (Corcoran KAL, Tortola KAL, & Soho Slip Stitch KAL). Since then, with the Rising Spades KAL and the just opened Costa Maya KAL, I figured it was time to update! If you’ve done all of my KALs, you are in the…
The Five-Timers Club!
Congratulations! Show off your achievement proudly!!
Read More»Costa Maya Knit-Along (KAL)
- At January 22, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, KAL, Knitting, Patterns
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Welcome to Costa Maya Knit-Along (KAL)!
It’s time for the Spring Knit-Along!!! I am so excited to start another KAL on my Ravelry group. You asked for it, so you got it . . . A CARDIGAN!!! There will be tons of teaching and fun, prizes and a great garment! During the KAL period you get the full sweater class for just $1 over the price of the pattern!!! There will be HOURS of video tutorials, and modification documents to help you every step of the way.
Use Promo code: CostaKAL During the pre-sale period before Feb 26 and get 10% off!
After May 8 the pattern alone will be $8, the KAL – sweater class versions (with all the how tos, video tutorials, and modification notes) will be $14.
Read More»Time for Some Selfish Knitting
- At January 04, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns, Uncategorized
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Welcome to 2018!! We made it through the holidays, all of our gift projects are (hopefully) off our needles and in the hands of their recipients, and we’re settling in to what looks to be a rough winter ahead. Don’t you deserve a little reward? Why not spend a little time on some “me knitting?”
Sweaters are the filet mignon of knitting patterns. They’re staples that can add tons of versatility to your wardrobe, they come in so many shapes, textures, and styles that there’s always something new to learn, and they can be as challenging or mindless as you want! This winter, curl up by the fire with a glass of wine and a classic new sweater to be! Need some inspiration to get you going? Here are some of my favorite sweater patterns!
Sweater Pattern Round Up
Read More»Down to the Wire: Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Knit and Craft from Yarn
- At December 19, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns
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We’ve all been there. The holiday party/family get-together/office potluck is rapidly approaching, and you realize that you’re short a gift for someone. The WORST!! Well don’t lose hope, I’ve got some ideas for gifts that you can turn out in record time but will still give your gift recipient a heartfelt and handmade treasure!
7 Gifts You Can Make Last-Minute
1) The Grape Leaf Hat & Mitten Set
From now until the end of December, you can get my brand new pattern, the Grape Leaf Hat, along with the matching mitten pattern, in a set! A fun and fast knit, this grape leaf lace pattern works up into a sturdy fabric that will keep heads and hands warm in the winter months! I’ll even throw in 10% off the set with promo code: grapeleafholiday
Summer Knitting Pattern Round Up
- At July 03, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns
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The Soho Slip Stitch sweater class kicked off today (jump in anytime before Sept 10th and get the sweater class FREE with the purchase of the pattern!), so I thought I’d toss in a round up of some quick summer knits to keep you occupied between clues!
Summer Knitting Pattern Round Up
Read More»Triple Play Club!
- At June 30, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In Giveaway, KAL, Knitting, Patterns
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Last week the knitters who were in both the Corcoran KAL & the Tortola KAL got their double play badge. Now if you have also entered the Soho Slip Stitch KAL (kicking off July 3rd) you are in the
Triple Play Club!
Tortola KAL Update
- At March 10, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting, Patterns
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On Jan 23 registration opened for the Tortola KAL – Sweater class. In the following weeks our ranks quickly grew to over 300 knitters working on their gauge swatch! On Feb 20 clue #1 for the Tortola KAL Sweater class came out and we are now 365 knitters strong, with new knitters joining us everyday!
Monday our first, of many, participation prizes got awarded!
Knitters who join us before April 24 will still get 25 video tutorials (over 3 hours of filmed sweater instruction), all the sweater modifications and knitting how tos for just the price of the Tortola pattern – $8.00!! Let’s see how everyone’s doing.
Tortola KAL update
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