IT’S OUR 11th VIDEO KAL!!!
I am so excited to start another KAL on my Ravelry group. It’s spring time, so I wanted to create a fun knit that teaches some brand new tricks.
Palm Canyon is a bottom up, integrated sleeve top, and it’s REVERSIBLE!! That’s right, between Roselle and Volition, I got kind of attached to options.
Hi all. It’s been a rough couple of weeks, and we have a ways to go before we see the other end of this. With cancelations, flights shutting down, and store shelves empty, there’s a lot of stress and confusion, fear and sadness.
I am sitting here in my small Brooklyn apartment, looking at my giant teaching bag that has been packed and sitting in my hallway since I returned from my last teaching trip on March 3rd. Like most knitting teachers, spring is my busiest season. For me I’m on the road nearly every week from March to May, and spring is about 25% of my annual income. In fact, I travel so often that my spring ritual when I get home from one job is to unpack and repack. The bag never leaves the hallway. In the past week I’ve been removing class bags for one event that was canceled and putting in class bags for the next, and then that event got canceled . . . remove, replace, rinse, repeat. It’s almost like if I unpack and put the bag away, I’m giving up, giving in.
Everyone has their own version of this story. But through it all, with everything EVERYONE is going through, I’m still getting messages from people asking how they can help. That’s knitters for you.
If you click on the link below, you’ll find a page that is a work in progress. My hope for it is to keep a list of upcoming online events, pattern releases, web sales, video classes, KAL, etc., so you know what’s happening. Please check this often. I’m hoping to add A LOT to it in the upcoming weeks. Please spread the word to email me at info@pattylyons.com with additions to the list.
Ravelry just put out a wonderful blog with suggestions, and here are mine.
Instagram has also been a huge source of info on ways to help. I try to share them regularly in my stories.
While many knitters enjoy the solitude of knitting on your own, an international online survey found that knitting in a group had a significant impact on perceived happiness.
If you have taken any of my online or in-person classes, you’ve probably experienced some benefits from knitting with others. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why.
I am so excited announce our first knitting retreat in one of the most beautiful places on earth. I hope you can join me, and an amazing group of teachers, at Sebasco Harbor Maine for the first AffiKNITy.
I wanted to create a special weekend where every knitter feels welcome. Whether you’ve been knitting for 2 months or 20 years, whether you’re traveling alone or with a group of friends, whether you like to be in class all day or have a ton of free time . . . this is the retreat for you.
Please join me for three days of knitting, laughing, learning, and spending time with like-minded people in one of the most beautiful places on earth — Truly HEAVEN!
I hope to see you there!
Patty
Κnit, Learn, Laugh, Repeat
How many projects have you knit this past year? How many of them were gifts and how many were for yourself? Many of us spend a lot of time knitting gifts for our loved ones. We love to see their happy faces when receiving our projects. But as we exit the season of giving, it’s nice to enjoy a little “me time” and treat ourselves to projects just for ourselves. It’s a great way to reconnect with the joy of knitting for the sake of it.
That’s why I like to think of January as “Selfish Knitting Month.” It’s a reminder that you deserve a little something for your own enjoyment!
Another video KAL comes to an end (don’t worry the Spring KAL will go on sale soon enough)!! Over 900 people joined in on the fun of taking on this build your own sweater adventure. There were cardis and pullovers, sweaters with different sleeve lengths, neck depth, hem treatments, even pockets!
Some knit it now, while others will cast on later! That’s the joy of grabbing the new video sweater class during the KAL period. You get it on sale AND the videos stay live forever
Through it all, the help and support of every knitter on the Ravelry group was always there. Over 5600 amazing knitters helped each other and cheered each other on through every step of the way.
Haven’t joined us yet? If you are feeling inspired to try it, Volition Video Sweater Class pattern comes with hours of video tutorials, all the gauge option and knitting how-tos 3 different stitch patterns, pattern for cardi or pullover, all for only will be $28.00!! It’s never too late to jump into any video class, as the videos (embedded in the pattern) never expire, and the message boards stay live forever.
Now it’s time to discuss…
Have you got your gifts ready for the holiday season? As a knitter, I enjoy sending my love by knitting gifts for my loved ones. It’s cozy and meaningful, and I also feel like I’m knitting my appreciation and good wishes with every stitch.
I know that this time of year, a lot of knitters end up in the following situation: you think you’ve given yourself enough time to prepare, but when it comes down to it — you realize you’re running out of time! I know the feeling. To help you along, I’ve put together some quick knit projects that you’ve still got enough time to make.
We are rounding the final corner and we are a little under a week away from awarding the FIVE final grand prize packages for the Volition Video KAL
Volition Video Sweater class is a build your own sweater adventure. It comes with hours of video tutorials, all the sweater modifications and knitting how tos, 3 different stitch patterns and you’ll be able to make a cardi or a pullover – $20.00. Once the KAL is over the price will be $28.00
Just grab it before Dec 9, cast on and enter to win!
Need holiday gift ideas for knitters who seems to already have everything? No worries, there are always more cute knitting accessories and tools out there. And as a knitter, I can never have enough yarn and tools! So, guess what? This list can also be a great gift inspiration to treat yourself!
I am so happy to share some amazing news: this blog has been nominated for the LoveCrafts 2019 Noteworthy Knitting Blog Award by LoveCrafts.com, a platform for crafts including crochet, knitting, embroidery and more.
And guess what? I earned this honor because of you! Your engagement with my patterns and knit-alongs is truly impressive. Not only to me, but to others as well. It’s such a pleasure to see you share your work and insights with so much passion. We’ve developed a great, supportive community, and I’m super thankful to all of you for being so engaged!