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 […]
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. If you ever felt you made a bigger mess when trying to tink (unknit) your […]
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 […]
No need to rip out when you realize you’ve forgotten a yarn over. Just pop it in
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 […]
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 […]
A few weeks ago I got on a plane for the 44th (and last) time in 2014 to head to Colorado to the set of Interweave. Yup, that means I have . . . New Knitting DVDs coming out soon! I can’t tell you what the new titles will be, but I can tell you […]
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 […]