Designing for Dolores
- At February 01, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting
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I will never forget the day I got the call, the call from herself. There are some fashion icons so famous, so immortal, they only need one name, and their association with their designers have made the designer’s name immortal too. Audrey and Givenchy, Jackie and Oleg Cassini, Cher and Bob Mackie. Would it be possible? Could it be possible? Dolores and Patty.
Just then I got a text. She’ll be in New York next week. She’ll be coming by my studio to get started. At this point I had to put my head between my knees and breathe into a paperbag. It was my turn to Design for Dolores.
Read More»5 Celebrities That Knit
- At January 28, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting
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As many of you might know, in my former life, I was a stage manager. Back in my theater days, I worked with all types of talent that were knitters to the core. Since in theater, there’s a lot of “hurry up and wait”, having your knitting with you in rehearsal or even backstage can be a sanity saver. So it’s no surprise to me that a lot of our Hollywood favorites are a part of our club, especially since knitting in itself, is another form of creative expression. To celebrate our love of crafting, creativity, and community, let’s take a look at 5 celebrities that knit.
Read More»Are You in the Lucky 7 Club?
- At January 12, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Uncategorized
- 0
We are getting closer to casting on for the Labadee Cowl KAL. It’s our 7th KAL and already we have nearly 600 knitters signed up! I am floored and honored that over 2800 knitters have participated in the last 6 KALs.
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 Harbor Springs) And now . . . (drum roll please) If you’ve done all of my KALs, then help yourself to …
Patty Lyons Lucky 7 Club
Congratulations! Show off your achievement proudly!!
Read More»My 2018 Gratitude List
- At December 29, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns
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I missed writing this one for Thanksgiving (as I did a few years ago), and this year I’m less interested in end of year resolutions as focusing on gratitude.
I’m grateful for so many things, for all of you first of all. The year has not been perfect, at times is was hard, at times wonderful. But through it all there was always yarn, knitting, sheep, friends, and all of you.
A Look Back – 2018 Knitting Year in Review
Read More»Labadee Cowl Video KAL On Sale!!
- At December 26, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting
- 0
Welcome to Labadee Cowl Knit-Along (KAL)!
You asked for it, and you got it. I am so excited to start my very first accessory KAL on my Ravelry group. There will be tons of teaching and fun, prizes and a lovely cowl. During the KAL registration period you get the full video cowl for just $1 over the price of a regular pattern!!! There will be video tutorials to help you every step of the way.
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