About Tonia Lyons
Tonia Lyons is a Master Hand Knitter, Certified Knitting Instructor, and knitwear designer based in Quebec, Canada. She loves discussing a variety of knitting topics on her YouTube channel, Nerdy Knitting, with the goal of helping knitters find their knitting confidence.
She teaches at local events throughout Canada and the United States – for guilds, shops, and knitting festivals. She also teaches at online events and offers online classes and a variety of video tutorials through her YouTube channel.
Tonia’s designs and articles have been published in a variety of knitting magazines and online publications including Interweave Knits, Cast On, and Knit Now. She’s also designed for both large and small yarn manufacturers like Knit Picks, Biscotte Yarns, and the Brown Sheep Company.
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Featured Patterns
Zulia Poncho & Wrap
This poncho is a simple knit with just a four-row pattern repeat (with only one…
Luminate Cowl & Infinity Scarf
The Luminate Cowl and Infinity Scarf pattern combines different fibers and textures and the contrast…
November Cowl
The November cowl is a perfect project for practicing stranded colorwork techniques. With just two…
Fall Chevron Shawl
The Fall Chevron Shawl plays with a variety of chevron stitch patterns and bright fall-inspired…
Bis-Bias Infinity Scarf
The Bis-Bias Infinity Scarf features simple texture and beautiful colors – perfect for showcasing two…
True Blue Shawl
The True Blue Shawl is an exploration in various stitch patterns and colors! Work simple…