Workshop: Knitting Magic with Patty Lyons

Workshop: Knitting Magic with Patty Lyons

Sunday September 7, 2025

9 AM - 12 PM

Registration will open July 20th; Patty's classes are for MKG members only

Topic:  

There are a couple of “magic” techniques that can add so much to our knitting. In this workshop we are going to explore all the ways we can use two amazing magics: Magic Loop and Judy’s Magic Cast On. We will learn how we can work circularly making any circumference without going to double pointed needles. You’ll be able to make sleeves, hats, socks or any small item in the round. We will even look at how to make two items at once on magic loop. Next we will explore the many uses of Judy’s magic cast on. Although many have heard of this cast on for a toe starter, did you also know it can be used for an amazing provisional cast on (keeping the stitches live) as well as the greatest tubular cast on ever! Come on, add a little magic to your knitting!

Skill Level:  Should know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Experience in one other method of working in the round helpful. Some passing knowledge of magic loop helpful.

Must know long tail cast on in sling shot position (Must review here) -http://bit.ly/longtailslingshot

Ask Patty Magic Loop tips - https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/ask-patty-magic-loop-solutions/https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/ask-patty-magic-loop-solutions/

Supplies: 

Yarn: Any smooth worsted to chunky weight yarn, in a light color. OPTIONAL: second ball of a contrasting color yarn

Needle: 16” US size 8, 9, 10 circular knitting needles (which ever your yarn choice requires), 40” circular knitting needle US 8, 9 or 10. Circular needles must have VERY flexible cords (Hiya Hiya are great)

Homework:  On 40” circular needle CO 30 stitches using long tail cast on

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East - 4402 E Washington Ave

*The Madison Knitters' Guild has a no refunds policy.*

COVID Update Effective July 01, 2023: The safety and security of our members, speakers, and vendor and/or vendor staff are our most important priorities.  Masks are recommended but not required for all persons and guests attending monthly meetings. This is our COVID policy as of 07/01/2023; it will be updated based on any changes from city, state, or federal authorities. We ask that if you are feeling ill, have tested positive for COVID, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID, that you follow the CDC’s isolation recommendations. We also ask that you carpool and pre-register for each meeting.