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From Patty’s Knitting Journal

AffiKNITy 2027: Save the Date + Meet Our Teacher Lineup

September 4, 2026

Mark your calendars, because AffiKNITy 2027 is officially on the books, and we cannot wait to knit with you! April 15–18, 2027 Otesaga Resort, Cooperstown, NY Hosted by Patty Lyons

Blogs

Behind the Scenes of Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER, Part 3: Meet Technical Illustrator Linda Schmidt

In Part 1, Franklin’s illustrations gave Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Your Knits, Before and After Bind Off its characters and ...

Rhinebeck Book Signing and Meet Up!

It’s almost time! Time for sheep, yarn, friends, sweaters and a new book! That’s right, I mean it’s almost time for Rhinebeck! The New York ...

Behind the Scenes of Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER, Part 2: Meet Book Designer Anna Wade

In Part 1 of Behind the Scenes of Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER, Franklin’s illustrations gave Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER: A step-by-step guide to fixing your ...

Knit With Patty Lyons: SPJ Australia Retreat 2027

🇦🇺✨ AUSTRALIA, WE’RE COMING! ✨🇦🇺 2027 is going to be HUGE and I am so excited! I’m thrilled to announce that I’m heading DOWN UNDER ...

Behind the Scenes of Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER, Part 1: Meet Illustrator Franklin Habit

There are a lot of talented people behind the look of a book. For my new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER: A Step-by-Step Guide to ...

My Twenty-Year Journey to Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER

From the Introduction: “Many years ago, I managed a small yarn shop in the West Village of New York City. I often found a knitter ...

Palm Canyon Video Sweater Class – KAL

Join me for the Palm Canyon KAL! It’s a fun knit with an integrated sleeve and tons of options. There are two different yarns, two ...

AffiKNITy 2026 Recap: Yarn, Laughs, Rocking Chairs, and a Little Toilet Paper Knitting

We’re back from Otesaga just over a month, and I’m still thinking about it. Every year I come home from AffiKNITy feeling refilled. Not just ...

Spring & Summer Knitting: 15 Patterns for Lighter Days

Sure, the temperatures are climbing but there is absolutely no off-season for knitters. (Our needles don’t sweat. We’ve checked.) Whether you’re packing for a beach ...