Knit Stars | July 12, 2026
🧶A new Single – from an actual rock star
BY SHELLEY BRANDER
Through the years, Knit Stars has filmed with legends, geniuses, and two Hollywood actors…but as far as I can remember, only one actual rock star.
“Luna Park Hat” by Nina Machlin Dayton.
Nina Machlin-Dayton has lived such a fascinating life, including fronting her band, “Nina and the Upstarts” in the late 1980s.

That’s why I’m so excited to shine a light on her today, with the release of her Season 6 Knit Stars masterclass as our latest Featured Single.

As the title indicates, Nina teaches you 16 techniques that will quickly become part of your personal skill toolbox. Her easy manner and sparkle will really encourage you to play with all of the techniques. And the included pattern is a stunner!
“Some have said they use it like a stitch/technique dictionary, dipping in regularly when they either encounter a decorative technique in a pattern that they don’t remember how to do, or when they are looking for something to add to a plain piece to jazz it up.” 
