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Now with darker text (4th printing).Do you wish your knitting was better and that you had an expert knitter by your side to help you when it goes wrong? Then this is the book for you - it even has a special lay-flat binding so you can keep your hands on your needles. Patty Lyons is an expert in all things knitting related - she will help you sort out your gauge, unpick problems like twisted stitches and generally spruce up your knitting know-how in this pocket-sized reference book packed full of her purls of wisdom. Patty is a well-known knitting 'agony aunt' and she will hold your hand as you tackle the problems that often beset knitters and get in the way of beautiful finished projects.This handy guide will always be by your side to help you unravel your yarn problems and get you back on track. Packed full of practical advice for knitters as well as step-by-step instructions for a whole raft of knitting issues, this is the ultimate guide for anyone who's ever picked up yarn and a set of needles.This isn't like other how to knit books with basic information about casting on and how to form stitches (although there is a handy how-to reference section at the back for when you need a refresher), this is a book about the why of knitting. Not about why we knit but about why we knit the way we do. By digging deeper into the why Patty doesn't just fix your knitting problems she helps you to truly understand why the yarn/stitches/needles/tension are acting in a certain way and how to fix any issues.She starts by looking at the basics and explores the anatomy of a stitch, examining how this affects the look, feel and shape of the finished knitted fabrics and how different knitting techniques affect the finished outcome. Patty examines the problems caused by common mistakes that many knitters make without even noticing before diving into more complex knitting issues and how to trouble shoot them. All of Patty's techniques and tips are illustrated with detailed step-by-step artworks for absolute clarity.And, as you'd expect from a Patty Lyons book, there is a healthy scattering of humour and irreverence thoughout; you might take knitting seriously but you don't have to be serious while knitting!Make your knitting journey compete with companion title, Patty Lyons Knitting Bag of Tricks; The Official Workbook, which is now available.

Join knitting expert Patty Lyons on a journey to become a better knitter with her latest workbook, designed as the essential companion to her bestselling book Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks.In this hands-on workbook, Patty Lyons brings her classroom experience straight into your home with exercises, designed to illustrate the lessons and techniques she explores in her book of knitting tricks and hacks.The workbook features all-new hands-on exercises to work along with the tricks taught in Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks. Patty recommends having the original book handy to review before you dive into the lessons and exercises in the Workbook.So, if you’re a tactile learner or you want to get the most out of Knitting Bag of Tricks, you’ll want to pick up this practical workbook and use it as you read along with the book.With step-by-step instructions, this workbook guides you through knitting swatches that help you practice the techniques Patty teaches, get to know your own knitting, and understand the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how.’ Patty's clear instructions guide you through each exercise, making it feel like she's right there with you.Plus there is lots of space for note-taking, adding your own samples, and developing your ability to ‘read’ your knitting. In addition, there are fun ways to chart your knitting journey and the progress you are making with stickers and other interactive features. Fill this workbook with your ‘swatchservations’ as you observe your knitting improve!Use this workbook as a catalyst to become a more confident knitter! Set goals, identify challenges, and choose projects that help you stretch your skills. With space to track an entire year’s worth of projects focused on learning, this workbook is more than an expansion of Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks, it’s a sidekick to your growth as a knitter. You can also find supporting video with additional content that can be accessed via a QR code within the book.Ready to enhance your knitting skills? Let Patty Lyons' workbook be your guide.

Knitting emergency? Get help, STAT. Fix every knitting mistake with skill and confidence with this expert guide.Patty Lyons' Knitting ER is a one-of-a-kind reference packed with step-by-step repair tutorials, clever solutions, and insider tips for rescuing knits at any stage — from dropped stitches to post-bind-off regrets. With a playful medical theme and clear illustrations throughout, this book is your emergency room for all yarn-related accidents.From the simplest snags to complex structural errors, expert knitting teacher and bestselling author Patty Lyons leads you through a wide range of techniques. You'll find essential fixes for every stitch type — including hard-to-source repairs for brioche and half fisherman's rib — alongside innovative methods for updating finished garments, such as adding a missing cable or adjusting sleeve lengths. This is the book knitters didn't know they were missing: practical, empowering, and fun.Covers both in-progress and finished knit repairs, from beginner to advancedIncludes fixes for specialty stitches rarely addressed in other booksThe clear, easy-to-follow structure makes even complex techniques accessibleFeaturing charming illustrations by Franklin Habit, in addition to detailed technical drawingsIncludes QR codes for access to video tutorials to bring the step-by-step instructions to lifeFeel like your knitting is on life support? Don't frog it — fix it with this essential knitter’s handbook.