Road to Rhinebeck (or can I knit a sweater in 8 days)
- At October 25, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Patterns, Travel
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On Oct 8 I looked at a big, beautiful pile of Anzula yarn and wondered, can I design and knit a sweater in 8 days in time to wear it to Rhinebeck? Let’s see how I did in my pursuit of
The Rhinebeck Sweater
Read More»Spring 2018 Teaching Events
- At January 23, 2018
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, Knitting, Travel
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I’m getting ready for Costa Maya, my next Video KAL / Sweater class (filming like mad), and I’m crisscrossing the country, so I’m bound to be someplace near you! Leave me a comment if I’ll be seeing you.
Don’t forget, if you know a shop or guild that would like me to come visit. Let them know they can make teaching requests here. See my full schedule here.
If you are in the New York area, you can book a private lesson with me live here, or book a online streaming lesson with me here.
Upcoming Spring Knitting Events
Read More»10 Steps to a Perfect Knitter’s Thanksgiving
- At November 21, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In Knitting, Travel
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Knitter’s Thanksgiving
Several years ago I wrote about 5 steps to a perfect Thanksgiving weekend. I felt it was time for an update.
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
10 Steps to the Perfect Knitter’s Thanksgiving:
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Winter Knitting Events 2017 / 18
- At October 20, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, Knitting, New York City, Travel
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I’m getting ready for my next KAL / Sweater class, Rising Spades and I’m crisscrossing the country, so I’m bound to be someplace near you! Leave me a comment if I’ll be seeing you.
Don’t forget, if you know a shop or guild that would like me to come visit. Let them know they can make teaching requests here. See my full schedule here.
If you are in the New York area, you can book a private lesson with me live here, or book a online streaming lesson with me here.
Winter Knitting Events 2017 / 18
Read More»Knitting Through Europe
- At October 12, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In KAL, Knitting, Travel
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In August I went on a great adventure. My husband and I headed off on a spectacular trip to Amsterdam (cheese), Bruges (lace!) Brussels (chocolate) and Prague (beer) and of course, through it all, was my knitting.
As I get ready to launch my fall sweater class for Rising Spades, I thought I’d show you how the spring cardi class sweater started to take shape as I
Knit my way through Europe
Read More»2017 Spring Knitting Events
- At January 06, 2017
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, Knitting, Travel
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Spring 2017 is going to huge! Eleven events in March – May (yes you did that math correctly, that’s 11 events in 12 weeks)!! If you’ve never taken a class with me, I hope this is the year. I’m crisscrossing the country, so I’m bound to be someplace near you! Leave me a comment if I’ll be seeing you.
Don’t forget, if you know a shop or guild that would like me to come visit. Let them know they can make teaching requests here. See my full schedule here.
If you are in the New York area, you can book a private lesson with me live here, or book a online streaming lesson with me here.
2017 Spring Knitting Events
Read More»My Fellow Yarn Travelers
- At December 28, 2016
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, Knitting, Travel
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A few days ago I wrote about all my amazing students in 2016. As I was going through all my pictures I also came across a lot of happy memories of the fun I’ve had with my fellow yarny friends.
I spend about 1/3 of my year on the road. I have a wonderful husband and great friends at home. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without them. But I also have a huge support group of friends on the road.
Here’s a little peek at the
Life of a Traveling Knitting Teacher!
Read More»A Year of Teaching Knitting – 2016 Review
- At December 26, 2016
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, Knitting, Travel
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Another year of teaching, traveling, knitting and laughing has come to an end. I am so grateful that my job is to travel all over the country meeting and teaching (and being taught by) the most amazing knitters around.
This year saw travel to 22 cities, teaching hundreds of students live, thousands online, and 28 private students (live and streaming on the web). There were ups and downs, bad travel connections, lost luggage , and through it all, you were there.
Year in Review – Knitting Events 2016
Read More»Nautical Knitting Cruise 2016 (and a sneak peek at the next KAL)
- At December 22, 2016
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, KAL, Knitting, Travel, Uncategorized
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It’s bitter cold here in New York, and it’s hard to believe a week and a half ago I was sailing the Caribbean with Melissa Leapman, Laura Nelkin and ship full of amazing knitters! It was also the sneak peek of my next Knit-along top, Tortola!
That’s right it was
Nautical Knitting Cruise 2016!
Read More»Sip Sip Knit Retreat 2017! – Philadelphia Here We Come!
- At December 16, 2016
- By Patty Lyons
- In Class Update, Knitting, Travel
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