Welcome back to Part 2 of my Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Best Gift Ideas for Knitters. I hope you found some wonderful gift ideas in Part 1; and for those of you still searching, I hope I can point you in the right direction now! There’s still time to get the DIYers on your list […]
Attention, knitters! Holiday shopping season is officially in full swing, and I just know you’ve got some fellow knitters on your gift list. You might be wondering, “What do I get a knitter who has—seemingly—everything?” Even the most seasoned knitters can benefit from some new books, bags, tools, etc. to spark ideas, stay organized, and […]
Did you attend this year’s New York State Sheep and Wool Festival? I had so much fun during the amazing Rhinebeck weekend. This year, I put on my sweaters, Affiknity and Harbor Springs, and I was so happy to see your finished projects while I was at the festival! I’m grateful for having been able […]
I am a self-taught knitter who has done everything wrong. When I started knitting, I didn’t always know the “right” way to do something. These mistakes lead me to countless opportunities to do things better or easier. Over the years, I have been frequently asked to put all my tricks in one book. So here […]
I can’t believe Rhinebeck (the New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York) is just a month away! This year, I hope to see you all not ONLY at our meet-up, but at the my book signing and book talk in the Merritt Bookstore Bookstore Author’s Building (Building B). We haven’t seen each […]
The process of writing a book doesn’t stop when you finished the draft. I also want to make sure the illustrations in my new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks, make the techniques easier to understand and add fun to it. If you are a visual learner, you get what I’m talking about! Spoiler […]
After the past two long years, I think we can all agree that the need for human bonding is timeless. Hugging family members, seeing friends, or interacting with coworkers—these daily routines have become so precious since we haven’t been able to do them for so long. I’m finally back on the road—I’ve had a few […]
As many of you know, Seth Meyers and I have had a bit of internet back and forth over his lack of the most basic understanding of knitting. I was even made a nemesis (all in good fun) by his show—Late Night with Seth Meyers—on whose popular “Corrections” web series he poked fun at me. […]
What should you knit when the weather heats up? Look to fun tops, designs featuring lace, and breezy silhouettes! Plus one of the amazing things about warm weather patterns is that they are usually simple and can be done quickly. So, what patterns should you bookmark? Check out these 6 lightweight patterns for relaxed your […]
Last year, we built a new education site to host live classes and recorded classes. Some of you might already be familiar with this platform from taking a class with me. But if you haven’t yet explored it, I want to make sure you know is that it’s FREE to join the community group — […]
How do you learn on your knitting journey? Some people prefer to learn from books, and some people learn best in an in-person or group setting. For those visual learners, video tutorials are the best way to learn step by step anywhere and anytime. And this is why I started my YouTube channel in 2013. […]
I am so excited to introduce you to my brand new video class, that I’ll be launching as a knit-along (KAL): Brioche Building Blocks. Brioche knitting is a beautiful family of knitting patterns that are worked with tucked stitches. The Brioche stitch creates a lofty, stretchy fabric, that looks great on each side. This knitting technique […]
Want to expand your knitting book library but not sure where to start? Looking for resources to up your skills? Or just looking for a gift for a fellow knitter? I hear you. With that in mind… I have collected 10 new knitting book releases that are sure to be great additions to your collection: […]
Last month I posted the SAVE THE DATE with all the retreat details. Now we are ready to announce our registration date (on our fancy schmancy new registration site) …. drum roll please WE ARE SOLD OUT – PLEASE JOIN OUR WAIT LIST Newsletter subscribers get early bird registration on 3-19 (password protected). Don’t miss […]
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, […]