Surgery for your stitches -- 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 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 advanced
- Includes fixes for specialty stitches rarely addressed in other books
- The playful, medical-themed structure makes even complex techniques accessible
- Featuring charming illustrations throughout with art by Franklin Habit
- Includes QR codes for access to video tutorials in addition to the step-by-step instructions
Don't frog it -- fix it. This is the essential handbook every knitter needs.