Description

Do you ever wish you had a knitting expert by your side to guide you through tricky moments? This book is exactly what you need. With its convenient lay-flat binding, you can keep both hands on your needles while following along.

Patty Lyons is a renowned knitting expert, ready to help you improve your skills, fix mistakes like twisted stitches, and understand your gauge. This compact reference book is packed with her invaluable advice, making it the perfect companion for any knitter. Known as a knitting “agony aunt,” Patty offers guidance to help you overcome common challenges and achieve beautifully finished projects.

Keep this essential guide within reach for quick solutions to your knitting problems. It’s filled with practical advice and step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot a variety of issues. Whether you’re an experienced knitter or just getting started, this book is an essential resource for anyone who works with yarn and needles.

Unlike typical beginner knitting books that focus on casting on and forming stitches—though a helpful reference section is included for quick refreshers—this book goes deeper. It explores not just how to knit but why different techniques work the way they do. Patty doesn’t just provide solutions; she helps you truly understand the relationship between yarn, stitches, needles, and tension, so you can fix problems with confidence.

The book begins with the fundamentals, breaking down the anatomy of a stitch and explaining how each element affects the fabric’s texture, shape, and overall appearance. Patty also highlights common knitting mistakes that often go unnoticed and shows how to prevent or correct them. As the book progresses, she tackles more advanced knitting challenges and troubleshooting techniques. Clear, detailed step-by-step illustrations accompany her guidance, ensuring you can follow along with ease.

True to Patty’s style, the book is infused with humor and personality, making learning enjoyable. While knitting itself may be a serious craft, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun along the way.

Complete your knitting journey with the perfect companion book, *Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook*, now available.