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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
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Spring Knitting Patterns
It’s the last weekend in March, springtime, nearly April, and here in Brooklyn . . . it snowed, granted it was only snow flurries, but ...
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Tuesday Tip: German Twisted Cast On Tutorial (In Pattern!)
I love when I get requests for Tuesday Tips. I demo a lot of different cast ons in pattern in my Craftsy classes, as well ...
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Designing Cables
I often get asked about my “design process,” and I feel sheepish and inadequate and usually make up some kind of nonsense about being inspired ...
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It’s Never Too Late: Fixing Your Knitting
Last month I was thrilled at the release of my first class with Interweave Patty’s Knitting Bag of Tricks (reviews found here), now I’m happy ...
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Fun at the Madison Knitters Guild Knit In
Last weekend I was lucky enough to get to return to one of the most awesome knitting guilds, Madison! I spoke at the guild last ...
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Tuesday Tip: Duplicate Stitch to the Rescue!
By far the most powerful tool in the knitter’s toolbox is duplicate stitch (also known as swiss darning). There are so many fixes that can ...
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YOUR Top Ten Least Favorite Knitting Myths
YOUR LEAST FAVORITE KNITTING MYTHS!!! Last year I wrote a post called My Top Ten Least Favorite Knitting Myths. Recently it’s been bopping around the ...
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Patty’s Purls of Wisdom is BACK!
Dear Abby for Knitters! – SHE’S BAAAACK Knitter’s Advice Column I’m so excited to announce my knitter’s advice column will be back and gracing the ...
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Tuesday Tip: Extra Stretchy Bind Off
Last fall I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and ...
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