Patty KAL Magic 8 Club
- At March 10, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting
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We are getting closer to casting on for the Roselle Tee. It’s our 8th KAL and already we have nearly 700 knitters signed up! I am floored and honored that over 3700 knitters have participated in the last 7 KALs.
We rolled out badges for the knitters who were in two or more of my previous KALs (Corcoran KAL, Tortola KAL,Soho Slip Stitch KAL, Rising Spades KAL ,Costa Maya KAL, Harbor Springs and Labadee Cowl, and now . . . (drum roll please) If you’ve done all of my KALs, then help yourself to …
Patty Lyons Magic 8 Club
Congratulations! Show off your achievement proudly!!
Read More»Top 5 Books for Knitting Lace Techniques
- At March 08, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Product Review
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Springtime is upon us (thank goodness!) and that means it’s time to switch up our knitting techniques. We may start to knit more shawls, use thinner yarns, or even do some lace work! I know, I know, knitting lace can definitely be complex at times and may seem daunting to those who have never tried. But fear not, there are plenty of great resources, including a few of my own blog posts, to help you along the way.
Lace has been around for many many years, and like so many things in fashion, everything old is new again. There are some amazing books on traditional lace techniques.
Here are five of my favorite books that cover lace techniques, that I think you’ll appreciate:
Read More»And the Winners Are . . . Labadee Cowl KAL PRIZES!!
- At February 26, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, KAL, Knitting
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Another Video KAL comes to an end and but this time I’m not sooo sad because the Roselle Tee KAL just went on sale!! I can’t believe more than 900 people joined in on the fun. Some knit it now, others will cast on later!
If you are feeling inspired to try it, Labadee Cowl pattern comes with hours of video tutorials, all the gauge option and knitting how tos for only will be $10.00!!
Through it all, the help and support of every knitter on the Ravelry group was always there. Over 3900 amazing knitters helped each other and cheered each other on through every step of the way.
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
Labadee Cowl KAL Final PRIZES
Read More»Roselle Tee Video KAL
- At February 17, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, KAL, Knitting
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Welcome to Roselle Tee Knit-Along (KAL)!
It’s time for the Spring Knit-Along!!! I am so excited to start another KAL on my Ravelry group. There will be tons of teaching and fun, prizes and a great garment! This garment is totally reversible so it’s like getting TWO tops for the price of one (actually three, but more on that in a second).
As always there will be HOURS of video tutorials, and modification documents to help you every step of the way.
After May 20 the KAL – sweater class versions (with all the how tos, video tutorials, and modification notes) will be $16. So get it now, knit it now or later and SAVE!
AND this time I have a special treat for you all! Since I am also releasing the Cable Rib Cardi on the same day, you can get the Roselle Tee along with the Cable Rib Cardigan and get 20% off!
Cable Rib Cardi – Get 20% off both patterns when you get them together!
Use Promo code: RosTVKAL and get 20% off on both sweaters when you put both in your cart – or use the special link below
CLICK HERE – BUY Roselle Tee Video KAl and Cable rib cardi at 20% off!!
CLICK HERE – BUY Roselle Tee Video KAL ONLY
For a bit of extra fun, you can watch Kristy Glass knit along with us. We’ll be having regular video check ins!
AND best of all!! The yarn cost for this top is less than your average scarf or shawl!!
Read More»Gauge Round Up
- At February 12, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting, Tutorial (Tuesday Tip)
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I have written about gauge many times. I think about gauge, I teach gauge, I believe in gauge.
Right now nearly 900 knitters are knitting up the Labadee Cowl and have found out how a tiny difference in a gauge swatch can domino into a cowl that’s way too big. Good news is I updated the pattern for THREE different gauges so if you don’t match the pattern gauge you can cast on few stitches and even eliminate a repeat here and there and get your dream cowl!
Next week hundreds of knitters will start swatching for the Roselle Tee Video KAL, so I thought this was a great time for a round up of . . .
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gauge But Were Afraid to Ask!
Read More»Designing for Dolores
- At February 01, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting
- 13
I will never forget the day I got the call, the call from herself. There are some fashion icons so famous, so immortal, they only need one name, and their association with their designers have made the designer’s name immortal too. Audrey and Givenchy, Jackie and Oleg Cassini, Cher and Bob Mackie. Would it be possible? Could it be possible? Dolores and Patty.
Just then I got a text. She’ll be in New York next week. She’ll be coming by my studio to get started. At this point I had to put my head between my knees and breathe into a paperbag. It was my turn to Design for Dolores.
Read More»5 Celebrities That Knit
- At January 28, 2019
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting
- 0
As many of you might know, in my former life, I was a stage manager. Back in my theater days, I worked with all types of talent that were knitters to the core. Since in theater, there’s a lot of “hurry up and wait”, having your knitting with you in rehearsal or even backstage can be a sanity saver. So it’s no surprise to me that a lot of our Hollywood favorites are a part of our club, especially since knitting in itself, is another form of creative expression. To celebrate our love of crafting, creativity, and community, let’s take a look at 5 celebrities that knit.
Read More»My 2018 Gratitude List
- At December 29, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns
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I missed writing this one for Thanksgiving (as I did a few years ago), and this year I’m less interested in end of year resolutions as focusing on gratitude.
I’m grateful for so many things, for all of you first of all. The year has not been perfect, at times is was hard, at times wonderful. But through it all there was always yarn, knitting, sheep, friends, and all of you.
A Look Back – 2018 Knitting Year in Review
Read More»Labadee Cowl Video KAL On Sale!!
- At December 26, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting
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Welcome to Labadee Cowl Knit-Along (KAL)!
You asked for it, and you got it. I am so excited to start my very first accessory KAL on my Ravelry group. There will be tons of teaching and fun, prizes and a lovely cowl. During the KAL registration period you get the full video cowl for just $1 over the price of a regular pattern!!! There will be video tutorials to help you every step of the way.
Read More»Tuesday Tip: Contrasting Color Applied I-Cord
I love i-cord! Jetson features a two color i-cord bind off and my own trick for making it neat and clean with no color bleed.
An i-cord can also be made from picked up stitches. In this month’s Tuesday Tip we learn how to build a better i-cord.
Enjoy this quick video tutorial and never suffer from color bleed again!
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