Wedding bells are ringing in the tight-knit community that gathers around A Good Yarn, a store in a pretty Seattle neighborhood. Knitters come to the store to buy yarn and patterns but somehow they leave richer in friendship and love. Lauren Elliott has waited years for her long-term boyfriend, Todd, to propose, yet he seems more focused on his career than their relationship. When Lauren learns that her younger sister is pregnant before she herself...

Take Along Knitting gives readers portable knitting projects in one convenient package. Knitters' favorite projects, including socks, scarves, purses, baby gifts and home accents, will be included from prominent knitting authors such as Jane Davis, Hannah Fettig, Jonelle Raffino and Heidi Boyd. Knitters of all skill levels will find a project suited for their experience, from a simple, useful baby bib, to gorgeous cashmere ruffles scarf. New introductions...

10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters speaks to all levels of knitters who want to enhance and expand their knitting experience in joyful and substantive ways. With humor and insight, authors Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza illustrate how to become a laidback knitter -- one who enjoys the process as much as the product. Join in and be inspired by the mix of people, patterns, and places in their knitting world; follow the steps they took; and discover the...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Once a week, an eclectic group of women comes together at a New York City yarn shop to work on their latest projects—and share the stories of their lives...
At the center of Walker and Daughter is the shop’s owner, Georgia, who is overwhelmed with juggling the store and single-handedly raising her teenage daughter. Happy to escape the demands of her life, she looks forward to...

Hungry for new knitting techniques? Try knitting brioche! Knitting Brioche is the first and only knitting book devoted exclusively to brioche stitch, a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric. This complete guide will take you from your first brioche stitches to your first (or hundredth) project, and even to designing with brioche stitch, if you desire. Whether you're new to brioche knitting or experienced at "brioching," author Nancy...

Learn how to make cute and cozy Fair Isle mittens with knitting teacher extraordinaire, Edie Eckman. With this timeless, wintry design, you have the option to make standard mittens or a shorter, fingerless mitt version. The Fair Isle knitting is the same on both versions, making it easy to customize. This is a great introduction to stranded knitting and chart reading, ideal for intermediate knitters.

All knitters drop stitches from time to time. In this class, knitting pro Debbie teaches you an easy way to pick up dropped stitches with a crochet hook. First, she shows you how to pick up stitches on a knit row, and then she shares a trick for picking up dropped purl stitches.

It's all too easy to make a gauge swatch and then promptly forget the size of the needles you've used. When swatching, expert knitter Carla Scott suggests using this simple (and ingenious!) tip to keep track of your needle size.

Whip up a pair of cozy slippers in no time at all using bulky yarn and large knitting needles. Worked in a nubby Seed Stitch pattern, these slippers come together quickly and are topped off with a cute button accent. This satisfying project is great for beginning knitters who want to practice shaping and stitch patterns, as well as seasoned knitters who simply want a break from a bigger project.

This stash-busting class will inspire you to use your imagination when selecting yarn colors and embrace surprises when doing colorwork. Brandon Mably shows you how to make a "magic ball" by tying together lengths of light and dark yarn into a multi-colored ball. Brandon demonstrates how the yarn ball works up and shares his innovative Fair Isle technique in which he weaves in loose ends as he works. This class results in a swatch, but you can apply...