Yeah, yeah, yeah (you’re probably thinking), I know I need to make a gauge swatch. This isn’t about the need or even the how, but the what the heck do you do when . . . . Measuring in Knitting – The X-Ray So as many of you that have taken my gauge class knows, […]
Designing Knitting Stitches So where does inspiration come from? From a sunset, a beautiful field, a work of art . . . a laundry hamper. Yep, you heard me right. Sometimes inspiration comes from the weirdest places. A little over a year ago, my husband David and I were at an adorable Inn In Woodstock […]
I woke up with my head full of deadlines, and then I turned on NY1 for my daily dose of weather on the 1s, and “In the Papers”, and I realized what day it is. I’ve never written about 9/11, in part because of how politicized it has become and the terrible things that have […]
“JUST DO IT” – Doing What You Love It’s been quite a year. Yep, believe it or not, I began this incredible journey of being a full time knitwear designer and teacher a little over a year ago. I’d been working in the industry for seven years, but always for other people (yarn shop, yarn […]
If you’re anything like me you’re wondering – where did the summer go????? I’ve been a terrible blogger, but I hope you’ll forgive me when you see the new designs & classes coming out. It’s been an insanely busy summer with planning for filming a new online class for Annie’s as well as an exciting […]
In the last Tuesday Tip I covered the felted join as the spit splice. This type of splice is for animal fibers that are non machine washable . . . but wait, there is another way. Meet the Needle Felted Join When I want to splice a non animal fiber I try pulling out my […]
An Ode to Excellent Crafter’s Spouse A few evenings ago I had an exchange with my husband that only confirmed what I already knew. I have an excellent “Crafter’s Spouse”. It went something like this: David: (hollering from bathroom): “Honey, where’s the dental floss” Me: (still in living room, finishing a row): “Sorry, it’s in […]
We all do it. Every single New Yorker who rides the subway does it. We compose the rants we wish we could say (and once in a while, do) to our fellow commuters. Sometimes the pile of undelivered letters gets too large, and we have to jot a few of them down. Please share yours […]
Who amongst us loves to weave in ends . . . raise your hand. Nobody? That’s what I thought. Meet one of my all time favorite tips: The Felted Join
Online Knitting Webinar It’s time for another Webinar. I’m returning to teach Secrets of Yarn Substitution Register now and you’ll be able to download it and watch it later! Learn to substitute yarn with confidence! Proper yarn selection can make or break your knitting project. If done properly, you will have a finished object that will fit […]
Blocking Tips – How to Block a Gauge Swatch I was recently swatching for a new design and I was truly practicing what I teach. I thought I’d take a second to talk about the most commonly asked questions I get, how (and why) to block a gauge swatch.
. . . or “10 easy steps to becoming a Knitwear Designer” I often get asked by my students to talk about my “design process”. So, since it’s just us, I’ll let you in on Patty’s 10 easy steps to knitwear design. The most important thing to do when you get an e-mail for a […]
Dear Abby for Knitters! I’m so excited to announce my new column for KNITstyle magazine. The magazine has been totally reinvented by the new editor Cari Clement, and I’m so proud to be a part of it . . . but I need your help. I need letters from you amazing knitters out there. From […]
5 Best and Worst Things About Working From Home Image from Empower Network About a half a year ago, I made the amazing leap to become a full time knitting teacher and knitwear designer. It’s been an crazy ride with some pretty bendy learning curves. My plan for starting slow did not work (not complaining), […]
Catch up blogging part two . . . when last we left our heroes . . . TNNA Jan began with TNNA our annual trade show. It’s a great time to reconnect with your business contacts, you friends, see all the new yarns and fashion trends coming in the Spring. My first official appointment was […]