Knit Virginia June 11-14, 2026 with Lavanya Patricella

Lavanya Patricella is an American fiber artist, knitting

instructor, knitwear designer, and photographer

based in North Eastern Pennsylvania. She’s been

teaching knitting since 2010 and specializes in the

captivating brioche stitch. Her hands-on approach

to teaching and passion for the technique has

consistently filled classes at local yarn shops and

fiber festivals across the country. Lavanya has

published more than 100 original patterns since

2014 both independently and in select publications.

Beyond her creative endeavors Lavanya is a loving

mother to three wonderful children and spends

most of her free time immersed in her bountiful

backyard garden, finding inspiration for her designs

amidst nature’s beauty.