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 its heart. In Part 2, Anna Wade pulled every piece together into a book that looks and feels like one family. But when you’re halfway through a fix with a […]
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 Sheep & Wool Festival is always one of my favorite times of year, and this year promises creativity, community, and maybe a few new skeins for the stash. Mark your […]
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 knits, before and after bind off its characters and its heart. But it was our book designer, Anna Wade, who took all those pieces and turned them into an actual book. […]
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 Fixing Your Knits, Before and After Bind Off, I have had the same dream team for three books. Illustrations: Franklin Habit Book design: Anna Wade Technical Illustrator: Linda Schmidt They […]
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 leaning against the gate, waiting for me to open. Sometimes they were waiting to shop, but nine times out of ten, it was a knitter who had run into problems […]
100k Copies of Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks Sold! Let’s Celebrate YOU!
THANK YOU. I’m still pinching myself. Over 100,000 copies of Knitting Bag of Tricks have found their way into your hands in just over two and a half years. That’s 100,000 chances to rethink your knitting, improve your technique, and (hopefully!) giggle along the way. This little book was born out of my love of […]
Two Ways to Knit Together: Exploring The Official Workbook Community
It has been a few months since my new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook, officially launched, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the response! I hope you’ve had the chance to grab a copy and start exploring all it has to offer. I designed the workbook as a tool […]
Knitting Essentials: 7 Books to Elevate Your Skills and Inspire Your Projects
As the temperature rises, it’s time to turn our attention to projects that don’t weigh us down. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter looking to expand your skills or a beginner eager to dive into the world of needles and yarn, these seven knitting books are sure to educate and inspire. From colorful socks to the […]
5 Things People Have Learned from My Book, “Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks”
Hi there, knitters! Happy 2023. I’m honored to share that it’s been an incredible few months since my latest book, “Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks,” came out in October. Firstly, I want to send a heartfelt “Thank you” to everyone who has picked up the book so far. Your support means the world! Because […]
Five Fall Patterns with Tips from Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks
I am a self-taught knitter who has done everything wrong. When I started knitting, I didn’t always know the “right” way to do something. These mistakes lead me to countless opportunities to do things better or easier. Over the years, I have been frequently asked to put all my tricks in one book. So here […]