Workshop: Knitting Bag of Tricks with Patty Lyons

Workshop: Knitting Bag of Tricks with Patty Lyons

Sunday September 7, 2025

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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

Topic:  

There are so many wonderful knitting tricks that make our lives better. Over the years of knitting and teaching I’ve accumulated quite a few fantastic tricks. I love it when I’m teaching a class and a student declares “I love that tip!”. So, I’ve decided to dig into my knitting bag of tricks and put them all in one class. From how to do a better SSK, make matching size YOs, to how to avoid the gap at the end of a bind off, how to tighten your first stitch, how to make better neck divides, and more. Get ready to find your new favorite knitting tricks!

Skill Level:  Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off, know simple increases and decreases. Having knit at least one sweater or followed an accessory pattern helpful but not required.

Supplies: 

Yarn - Worsted or chunky weight yarn, LIGHT COLOR.

Needles – appropriate for yarn

Homework:  

CO 23 stitches

Row 1 *K3, P2 *, rep from * to * to last 3 stitches, K3

Row 2 *P3, k2*, rep from * to * to last 3 stitches, P3. 

Repeat Rows 1-2 for a couple of inches, working in K3, P2 rib, do not bind off, we will be working this swatch. End with a WS row (ready to work a RS row)

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

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

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