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!
About The Author:
Patty lyons is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking.
Patty loves to knit, crochet, spin and has even dabbled on the knitting machine. She is currently attempting not to get sucked into another yarncraft, but weaving is looking pretty interesting. Patty splits her time between Brooklyn and upstate New York where she loves gardening in the summer and sitting by the fire in the winter.
Product Details:
- Publisher : David & Charles (2022)
- Author : Patty lyons
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 272 pages
- Categories: Ebook Edition
Zane Woodrum –
Okay, this isn’t really a “read-read” book. But I did finish it and sure as hell do not regret buying it. I already used it for an ongoing knitting project and I will keep it close by on every knitting I do.
The humor was hitting the right spots for me and the explanations were easy enough to understand. But the real challenge will be to remember to use them.
Melody Schwarting –
You know when you look up how to fix a particular problem in your knitting? All of those answers are here: better SSK, excellent tips on swatching (as if I swatch…ha), mismatched yarn overs, and lots more. I don’t keep many knitting books in my library but this one is essential. The book layout is clear, the illustrations are technical and helpful, and the pages are well-designed but easy to read. Recommended for anyone looking to improve their basic skills.
Daanyal Shepard –
Really love this book. Patty has such a lovely sense of humor and is an excellent teacher. I have read through this cover to cover and refer to it several times a week. I highly recommend this for every knitter.
Max –
Super useful resource for knitters. Not a step-by-step book on knitting, but filled with useful tips to make knitting life easier and your work neater. Fun writing and cute illustrations. Definitely recommended for any knitter.
Nikki Mendez –
Very useful! This book goes beyond the mechanics of holding yarn in the right or left hand and how you wrap to tension. It dives into the construction of each stitch and connects this to fixes for common knitting problems. Fixes that intrigued me: better cast ons with a sharper corner on the last stitch, more even ssk stitches, weaving in ends as you go, and improving the tightness in the last loop of each row. I ordered the companion workbook with exercises to incorporate strategies into my knitting!
Lucy Hartman –
I absolutely love and rate this book. Of all the books I’ve read on the topic of knitting, this one is the easiest to understand. Patty has a wonderful way of explaining. Everything in the book is informative and useful. I am keeping it close by for reference on Patty’s tips and tricks on how to make my work better.
Gayla Tincher –
What a wonderful book! If you are a new knitter or an experienced one, this book will solve so many mysteries you will wonder how you managed without it.
Laura Adornetto –
this is excellent, so many tips and techniques I’ll be using!