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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Catch up blogging . . . Part One 2014 is starting out to be an insanely busy time. This being my first year as a full time knitting teacher and knitwear designer (goodbye office hours and subway commute – yippe!), I’m still learning where the crazily busy time are. October / November was one of […]
When Bad bind offs happen to good people. When you bind off do you get something that looks like a noose at the end of your knitting? Does it bug you as much as it does me? Better Bind Off First let’s take a look at what a regular bind off leaves you with: Ah, […]
Last Minute Gifts for Knitters (pt. 2) A few days ago I started to write about my Gift List for Knitters. I realized I had a LOT of things I loved, so here’s part two! Everything listed in this blog are items I own* and adore. Since I have quite a few things I adore, […]