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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
Product Review – BlockWRX Blocking Wires
Earlier in the month I reviewed the Sweater Care Kit, so now it’s time to turn my attention to blocking wires. This week, the BlokWRX ...
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Four Days of Fiber and Fun – Stitches Midwest
Recently I headed to my home town (well close to it) for another fabulous Stitches Midwest.
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Giveaway – “Explorations in Cables” Craftsy Class
Better Luck Next Time – Raffle Closed Thanks so much for entering the raffle. As a thank you for entering, Here’s a $20 coupon for ...
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Product Review – Sweater Care Kit
Twice a year all the industry professionals gather for our trades show, TNNA . In addition to education and networking, it’s a chance to see the new ...
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That’s a Wrap – 2 New Knitting DVDs Coming Soon!
A couple of weeks ago I headed off to Indiana to the fabulous film crew at Annie’s to film two more knitting DVDs. Last summer ...
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Shaping Staying in Pattern – Fear No More!
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 ...
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Best Beginner Knitting Video EVER!
Recently (thanks to Google Alerts), I stumbled upon the best beginner knitting YouTube Video ever!! It might not have the best production values, the lighting could ...
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Another TNNA = 4 days of yarn, students and friends
Twice a year, all the knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, needlepoint and embroidery professionals across the land (and a few other lands) get together for our ...
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Back to Back Teaching Trips = Knitting Shows & Tired Teacher!
The fall and the spring are often crazy busy times in the life of a full time knitting teacher and designer. This spring was no ...
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