Designing Cables

I often get asked about my “design process,” and I feel sheepish and inadequate and usually make up some kind of nonsense about being inspired by the colors of the turning leaves or the way the light hits the brick of a New York building. . . but since it’s just us, I thought I’d […]

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YOUR Top Ten Least Favorite Knitting Myths

YOUR  LEAST FAVORITE KNITTING MYTHS!!! Last year I wrote a post called My Top Ten Least Favorite Knitting Myths. Recently it’s been bopping around the internet and over 175 AMAZING comments were added. What I loved the most about the comments, is how many of you clearly share my frustration with being told “always” or “never” or […]

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Patty’s Purls of Wisdom is BACK!

Dear Abby for Knitters! – SHE’S BAAAACK Knitter’s Advice Column I’m so excited to announce my knitter’s advice column will be back and gracing the pages of Creative Knitting. I need letters from you amazing knitters out there. Coming soon . . .  A knitter’s advice column called “Patty’s Purls of Wisdom.” We are looking for […]

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Squeeeee — New Season of Knitting Daily TV!

Knitting Daily TV Check your local listings. I’m on episode 1 & 13 of the new season. Last October I flew out to film a couple of segments for the new season of Knitting Daily TV. The crew was fantastic, and Vickie Howell was so welcoming and funny and great to work with.  Here’s, by […]

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Knitter’s New Year’s Resolution

Okay, I know, it’s not 1916, I wanted to change it to 2015, but one of last year’s resolutions (to learn Photo Shop), clearly never came to be. A new year, brings a new list of  . . . Knitter’s New Year’s Resolutions! 1) Stop procrastinating okay, so based on the fact that I’m writing […]

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Year In Review 2014 – My Students

I can’t believe 2014 is has come to a close. I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of my amazing students.  That includes all of my online students from Craftsy, Annie’s and Interweave (but I don’t have pictures of you guys). Year in Review 2014 (can’t believe it’s done!) You all have taught me […]

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5 Steps to the Perfect Knitter’s Thanksgiving

The Knitter’s Thanksgiving This is the time of year we all gather with our loved ones to give thanks for all we have. As knitter’s, we have some special needs when it comes to creating the perfect holiday.  Here are my 5 steps to the perfect knitter’s Thanksgiving: 1) Pack MINIMUM 1 project per day out […]

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