Secrets of Yarn Substitution with Patty Lyons
Description
Learn just how much our swatch can teach us as we explore the difference between yardage and weight and pattern gauge versus yarn gauge. Discover the three main factors of choosing your yarn, and explore a world beyond gauge as we delve into the properties of different fibers.
Learn to substitutive with confidence!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to understand your patterns gauge, designer intent and yarn gauge.
- How to properly estimate the amount of yarn you will need based on a pattern.
- How to use your swatch and a sketch to figure out your required yardage when you have no pattern.
- How to make the best yarn choices based on stitch pattern and yarn color.
- How to make great yarn choices by understanding properties of your fiber such as warmth, absorbency, elasticity, memory and drape.
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How to understand your patterns gauge, designer intent and yarn gauge.
How to properly estimate the amount of yarn you will need based on a pattern.
How to use your swatch and a sketch to figure out your required yardage when you have no pattern.
How to make the best yarn choices based on stitch pattern and yarn color.
How to make great yarn choices by understanding properties of your fiber such as warmth, absorbency, elasticity, memory and drape.
Requirements:
Internet Connection
Computer/Phone
Updated Zoom Software
Materials needed: paper, pen, calculator, note pad
Instructor Name:
Patty Lyons
Instructor Bio:
Patty Lyons (https://pattylyons.com/) is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking.
Patty teaches nationally at guilds, shops & knitting shows around the country as well as hosting her own retreats. Her popular classes can also be found on DVD and online through her website on her education site education.pattylyons.com.
Patty designs and knitting skill articles have been published in Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit Purl, Knitter’s Magazine, Cast On, Knit Style, Creative Knitting, and Twist Collective. Patty also is a regular contributor to Modern Daily Knitting where she writes a knitter’s advice column: “Ask Patty.” Patty’s designs have also been included in pattern collections from Classic Elite, Noro, Cascade, Tahki Stacy Charles, Sugar Bush and Willow Yarns.
Patty has been a repeat guest on PBS’s Knitting Daily TV and featured as subject-matter expert in publications including the Wall Street Journal. She’s even made a nemesis (all in good fun) out of popular late night host, Seth Meyers—of Late Night with Seth Meyers—on whose popular “Corrections” web series she’s appeared.
Patty is the author of the best-selling book: Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks.
Patty’s newest book: Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook: Hands-on exercises to improve your knitting skills comes out Oct 1, 2025
Patty teaches nationally at guilds, shops & knitting shows around the country as well as hosting her own retreats. Her popular classes can also be found on DVD and online through her website on her education site education.pattylyons.com.
Patty designs and knitting skill articles have been published in Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit Purl, Knitter’s Magazine, Cast On, Knit Style, Creative Knitting, and Twist Collective. Patty also is a regular contributor to Modern Daily Knitting where she writes a knitter’s advice column: “Ask Patty.” Patty’s designs have also been included in pattern collections from Classic Elite, Noro, Cascade, Tahki Stacy Charles, Sugar Bush and Willow Yarns.
Patty has been a repeat guest on PBS’s Knitting Daily TV and featured as subject-matter expert in publications including the Wall Street Journal. She’s even made a nemesis (all in good fun) out of popular late night host, Seth Meyers—of Late Night with Seth Meyers—on whose popular “Corrections” web series she’s appeared.
Patty is the author of the best-selling book: Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks.
Patty’s newest book: Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook: Hands-on exercises to improve your knitting skills comes out Oct 1, 2025
Secrets of Yarn Substitution with Patty Lyons
Cost:
$ 48.00
| Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | |||
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