I can’t believe it’s almost time for Rhinebeck (the New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York)! It seems like years since we were together, oh, yeah, it was! We haven’t seen each other in a while, so let’s have a meet-up – where knitters of all of my KALs (knit-alongs), fans of […]
Another video KAL comes to an end. I am soooo honored that over 1100 people joined in on the fun of knitting this top. Some knit it now, while others will cast on later! Through it all, the help and support of every knitter on the Ravelry group was always there. Nearly 6500 amazing knitters […]
Two 1/2 weeks ago, clue #1 for the Hudson Valley Cardi Video KAL hit the in box of 372 knitters. We’ve only just begun and there are new knitters joining us everyday! We are now over 490 knitters strong! We have given out two fabulous participation prizes so far (we pick a new winner every […]
We are getting closer to casting on for the Labadee Cowl KAL. It’s our 7th KAL and already we have nearly 600 knitters signed up! I am floored and honored that over 2800 knitters have participated in the last 6 KALs. We rolled out badges for the knitters who were in two or more of […]
If seeing the words, “Shaping Staying in Pattern” in a knitting pattern makes you want to: a) cry b) throw up in your mouth a little c) wad the pattern up on the floor and stamp on it right before you ceremoniously light it on fire I’ve built a class just for you. It’s called […]
The new Twist Collective is out with my newest Patty’s Purl’s of Wisdom column. I started revisiting some old columns and I wanted to bring you one of my favorites . . . socks, gauge and of course How to Avoid the Ugly Bind Off!
Welcome to 2018!! We made it through the holidays, all of our gift projects are (hopefully) off our needles and in the hands of their recipients, and we’re settling in to what looks to be a rough winter ahead. Don’t you deserve a little reward? Why not spend a little time on some “me knitting?” […]
Patty’s Purls of Wisdom is BACK!!! Dear Abby for Knitters: Technique, etiquette & lifestyle advice for the modern knitter I’m so excited to announce my knitter’s advice column will be back and joining the amazing Twist Collective! I love this online magazine. The patterns are incredible, the photography is always stunning and the articles are wonderful, so […]
I have written about gauge many times. I think about gauge, I teach gauge, I believe in gauge. I’ve filmed a video for a special cast on for gauge, written about how to measure when you can’t see your stitches, how to block your swatch, secrets of row gauge and how to swatch for in the […]
It’s time for a new video sweater class!! 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! Think of it like a sweater class for the price of a pattern! There will be HOURS of video tutorials to help you every […]