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Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: Over 70 sanity saving hacks for better knitting

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ David & Charles


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1446309118


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 17


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #7,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Knitting (Books) #5 in Needlework (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Think you know it all? Trust. You don't.
Format: Paperback
It doesn't matter how long you've been knitting (I learned 40+ years ago), you need this book. The multitude of tips, tricks, and general wisdom imparted by the author is simply not available in any other single volume. And whatever you do, don't say you have nothing left to learn. Please, don't embarrass yourself. Just buy the book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025 by SurferGirl

  • Well written, great illustrations
Format: Paperback
As a self taught knitter, this book is a wonderful resource. It's easy to read and very clear in educating the reader how to approach a knitting project to maximize success. After ripping out several sweaters over the years because the fit was way off, I really need this book. The book itself it bound to allow the pages to lie flat and is of high quality. I'm so glad I made this purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025 by Perdida

  • Excellent book for all knitters
Format: Paperback
This is a fantastic book for beginners as well as experienced knitters! It takes your knitting to the next level. Thank you Patty Lyons for writing this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025 by P. Lin

  • Every knitter should have
Format: Paperback
If you knit, you need this. The guru of knitting wrote this for us ordinary knitters with humor we can relate to in our knitting journeys . It's full of helpful tips along with illustrations. My copy is always in arms reach.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025 by Kelso,WA

  • Great resource
Format: Paperback
I love all the tips. Great resource for every knitter.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025 by Diane Fairbanks

  • Great book for improving basics and bringing you to the next level in your knitting.
Format: Paperback
I enjoyed this book. I’m an experienced knitter, and it brought me back to some of the basics that I needed to work on to get over this block I have in doing cables and colorwork on larger pieces. It along with the workbook gives you practice little projects to do with scrap yarn. This really upped my knitting skills, and I am looking forward rather then dreading the more tricky techniques. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025 by Bryana A. Donohue

  • No really, I don’t usually write reviews. Get it now!
Format: Paperback
I’m a long time crocheter, but knitting has eluded me for years. I just couldn’t make sense of it and as a crafter of many varieties, I’m not going to lie, it kind of hurt my ego a bit that I couldn’t knit. Not only that, I’m a pretty firm believer that some yarns just work better for knitting vs crochet and I hate that I felt limited! Not only is this book written in an accessible and relatable tone, it helps with that one problem we all have when a project goes awry - the temptation to throw at someone more advanced and say “fix this” or throw the project away. Patty doesn’t just describe what to do - she explains what happens when you do it and why. It’s one of those rare books where the diagrams are actually helpful and easy to understand. They’re illustrations so the camera angle and lighting are excellent 😜 and no hands get in the way of showing you what you need to see. This thing will be dog eared and marked up long before I even start the workbook - which I also got and recommend. It’s not just a cheap repurposing of the original book - it’s genuinely helpful to break down this book into bite size exercises. Get them both! Thank me later! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025 by Elizabeth Friedrich

  • Excellent book
Format: Paperback
Great tips!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025 by sashamiel

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