A couple of weeks ago I headed off to Indiana to the fabulous film crew at Annie’s to film two more knitting DVDs. Last summer I shot Circular Knitting Essentials, and I was so happy with how it turned out, that I booked two more classes with them!
If seeing the words, “Shaping Staying in Pattern” in a knitting pattern makes you want to: a) cry b) throw up in your mouth a little c) wad the pattern up on the floor and stamp on it right before you ceremoniously light it on fire I’ve built a class just for you. It’s called […]
Recently (thanks to Google Alerts), I stumbled upon the best beginner knitting YouTube Video ever!! It might not have the best production values, the lighting could use a bit of a tweek, the camera work might be better, and the teaching terms include things like “scooch” and “diagonal line looking thing”. So why do I love […]
Twice a year, all the knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, needlepoint and embroidery professionals across the land (and a few other lands) get together for our annual trade show. The summer show is in my favorite location. I’ve been going there since 2007, and I have my favorite lunch spots, dinner spots, my favorite hotel . […]
The fall and the spring are often crazy busy times in the life of a full time knitting teacher and designer. This spring was no exception . . . a perfect storm of crazy. Four sweaters designs due, three new classes to finish, two new online class scripts to finish, and back to back teaching trips […]
It’s the last weekend in March, springtime, nearly April, and here in Brooklyn . . . it snowed, granted it was only snow flurries, but still. Since this time of year, we’d like to believe it will get warm soon. I wanted to share some springtime knitting inspiration. Here’s a round up of spring knitting […]
I love when I get requests for Tuesday Tips. I demo a lot of different cast ons in pattern in my Craftsy classes, as well as my Interweave DVDs, but I’ve never demoed German Twisted Cast on in pattern. German Twisted Cast On Tutorial (In Pattern)
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 […]
Last month I was thrilled at the release of my first class with Interweave Patty’s Knitting Bag of Tricks (reviews found here), now I’m happy to announce my second: Advanced Fixes in Knitting. Fixing Your Knitting In this two DVD set (or digital download) we go over fixes on the needles in lace, cables, in […]
Last weekend I was lucky enough to get to return to one of the most awesome knitting guilds, Madison! I spoke at the guild last year, and had this amazeballs view from the stage: The guild is filled with some of the most mad skilled knitters I’ve ever seen in one place . . . […]
By far the most powerful tool in the knitter’s toolbox is duplicate stitch (also known as swiss darning). There are so many fixes that can be done once you master this little darling. Furthermore, once you do, you will also have a much better understanding of the anatomy of your stitches. Save Your Knitting : Duplicate […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last fall I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. The words “bind off loosely” can cause much frustration to knitters. A stitch is wider […]
January is a big month for a knitting professional. First up there’s our annual trade show TNNA, and just days later, came the show I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time – Vogue Knitting Live New York (5th year anniversary show!!!) It took me a few days (or five to be exact) to […]