Gossamer: A Beginner’s Guide
Joji Locatelli’s Gossamer is absolutely on my “to make” list for the winter. I plan to use it as a warming layer under my coat for extra-nasty days, and as...
How To
Tips, tricks, hints and hacks for the knitter in search of a better way.
Ask Patty: Seamless Sweater, No Holes
Nothing bothers knitters more about seamless knits than pesky holes under the arm. Dear Patty, I’ve tried various tips for avoiding the holes between the held sleeve stitches and the...
Grace Notes Pullover: Getting Started
Joji Locatelli’s Grace Notes Pullover for Field Guide No. 22: Grace is a wonderfully wearable sweater—casual enough for everyday, and made special with those delicious cables. Grace Notes features drop-shoulder...
Cuatro Wrap: Cowl Edition
MDK Atlas provides superb color combination possibilities. And Joji Locatelli’s Cuatro Wrap is a lovely design—clever, striking and oh so elegant. I wanted to combine those superb, saturated colors in...
News You Can Use: Sleeves
Dear everybody, Thanks for all the knitterly wit ’n’ wisdom you lobbed over last week in the comments on my post wherein I was whanging on about the onerous task...
Skill Set Videos: Free!
Dearly beloved knitters, You hear us say this all the time: we want to make more knitters. For us, knitting has been a huge source of joy, laughter, and connection...
An Ode to Picky Knitters
You may call me square, But I do not care. My heart goes all pitter patter To find fellow knitters who know that it matters That how we start and...
Sweater Knitting Tip: How to Choose Your Size
Joji Locatelli has an amazing knack for designing sweaters that knitters love to knit and to wear. It’s no surprise that her Grace Notes Pullover flew to the top of...
Cuatro Wrap: On the Table
Joji Locatelli’s graphic, graceful Cuatro Wrap is destined to become a classic. And the construction is so smart: four separate triangles worked exactly the same way—in different color combinations—and joined...
The Once and Future Patty
Dear Everybody, If you are in possession of a pulse and an internet connection, you already know that our very own knitting agony aunt, troubleshooter, and problem-solver Patty Lyons has...
Fixing Brioche: The Case of the Missing Yarnover
I love teaching brioche knitting. And I really love teaching people how easy it can be to fix mistakes. As I wrote in my last column, my top tip for...
Ask Patty: Tubular Stockinette Hem
As is often the case here in Patty’s mailbox land, knitting questions seem to travel in packs. Last month’s Ask Patty covered how to get a painless, twist-free long-tail tubular...