Road to Rhinebeck (or can I knit a sweater in 8 days)
- At October 25, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns, Travel
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On Oct 8 I looked at a big, beautiful pile of Anzula yarn and wondered, can I design and knit a sweater in 8 days in time to wear it to Rhinebeck? Let’s see how I did in my pursuit of
The Rhinebeck Sweater
Read More»Tuesday Tip – Gauge Fears? It’s Cookie Math!
I have written a LOT about gauge. In fact, just put “gauge” in the search field of this blog and you’ll see just how much I have written about it.
In my video sweater classes, we always have gauge tutorials and explore the wonderfully powerful thing that can happen when we don’t get gauge…on purpose.
And yet, we still fear the simple math we have to deal with day-to-day. So let’s break down the Math of Gauge!
Read More»Harbor Springs Has Begun!
- At September 28, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, KAL, Knitting
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Two weeks ago, clue #1 for the Harbor Springs Video KAL hit the in box of 350 knitters. We’ve only just begun and there are new knitters joining us everyday! We are now over 480 knitters strong!
We have given out two fabulous participation prizes so far (we pick a new winner every week!), there are three giant grand prize packages in November (and yes, one of them will be for a WIP!)
Knitters who join us before Nov 5 will still get 28 video tutorials (nearly 4 hours of filmed sweater instruction), all the sweater modifications and knitting how tos for just $10!
Harbor Springs Video KAL update
Read More»Have a Patty Lyons Six Pack!
- At September 19, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting
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It’s hard to believe we just started our sixth Video KAL. I am floored and honored that over 2000 knitters have joined in.
We rolled out badges for the knitters who were in two or more of my previous KALs (Corcoran KAL, Tortola KAL,Soho Slip Stitch KAL, Rising Spades KAL and Costa Maya KAL). And now . . . (drum roll please) If you’ve done all of my KALs, then help yourself to …
Patty Lyons Six Pack!
Congratulations! Show off your achievement proudly!!
Read More»(Knitting Regrets), I’ve Had a Few . . .
- At September 11, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting
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But then again to few to mention.
Over the years I’ve knit things I’ve liked and I’ve knit things that . . . well . . .
It’s time for true confessions and to reveal my
