{"product_id":"patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-over-70-sanity-saving-hacks-for-better-knitting","title":"Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: Over 70 Sanity Saving Hacks for Better Knitting","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow (and why) to use the book \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePREFACE Words of Wisdom: \"Knitting is the saving of Life\" - Virginia Woolf \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Knitter's Book of Why Not \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWords of Wisdom: The best thing about understanding the \"why\" is being able to say \"why not?\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr Words of Wisdom: Fight for the WHY and you will become a better knitter! How I came to these tricks (tales of a self-taught knitter) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we begin: Truths Your Mother Never Told You \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS OF KNITTING \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWords of Wisdom: Make your stitches be your (rhymes with stitches) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr Words of Wisdom: You Control Your Stitches, Your Stitches Don't Control You \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNIT, PURLS AND ALL THAT JAZZ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnatomy of a stitch Knit - loop pulled Purl - loop pushed Knits and purls and Fabrics Ribbing, Garter, Seed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW OUR STITCHES ARE BUILT \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere we put our needle how we wrap our yarn Eastern, Western, Combo The G - Word or . . . The Lying Liar Who Lies to You Facing Page: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGAUGE Words of Wisdom: If you don't have time to do a gauge swatch, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE MIRACLE MOP Needle Gauge Edge Ditch the garter border \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE TRUTH IS OUT THERE How to Knit Your Swatch Cast on enough st\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of st used Work enough rows Knit the way you knit How to measure Unblocked Blocked Hung Now what (pebbles and rocks) Row gauge (ipad v.s. iphone) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNITTING TECHNIQUE- CAN'T CHANGE GAUGE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle is measuring cup Grab and go vs Tip Worker Space Between - Exit Path Wide \u0026amp; Short - The spreader \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY NOT MATCHING GAUGE IS THE GREATEST THING EVER \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePATTERNS Words of Wisdom: Knitting patterns, like life, are best when we don't try to overcomplicate them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT ARE WE MAKING IT WITH? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYARN Slow down decision (test drive) Grower tips Density \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE MATTERS Mystery of ease Sweater Construction Design Intent Personal Preference 4 - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for Picking the Right Size Suggestion High chest Measure a sweater that fits One size does not fit all \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT TO EXPECT IN A PATTERN \u0026amp; WHAT TO IGNORE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssumption of knowledge \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAST-ONS Words of Wisdom: If Idle hands are the devil's workshop ... better cast on a new sweater \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr Words of Wisdom: It is better to have knit and ripped, then never to have knit at all \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it from the top! Cast on Better. Desert island with only 2 cast ons . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG TAIL FIXES Estimating tail Skip the knot Avoid yarn untwisting How to create an elastic cast on Why we get sad frown Large needle myth Use finger to space st Casting on in pattern Fixing dropped st in long tail \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABLE CAST ON FIXES Best starts (long tail start, two slip knot start) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast on in pattern Square edge Knit Purl \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEEPING TRACK OF CAST ON You Win Some, You Lose Some Facing Page: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCREASES \u0026amp; DECREASES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Words of Wisdom: When we memorize, we can forget, when we understand we never forget. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDECREASES Universal Rule of Decreasing (\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCREASES Intro to types \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePESKY PROBLEMS \u0026amp; SECRET SOLUTIONS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWords of Wisdom: DID you make a mistake, or did you just invent a new stitch? As we work Can I? Why Not? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJOIN A NEW BALL Join a new ball (middle of row - ) - 2 Start of row (trap it) - 3 Knitting in the Tail One handed Thrower Picker Felted Join for color change \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIX THE FIRST STITCH What is wrong and how to fix Picker Thrower DPN gap (let that transition to) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROUND AND ROUND WE GO Swatching for in the round - 4 Better join w\/o slinky gap - 3 Jogless joins for color (mulit row stripe) One round purl Two or more rounds Stockinette - 2 Single round color - 8 Short rows in the round w\/o a hole W\u0026amp;T - 4 German Short Row - 4 End join slinky with tail - 3 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSWEATER SKILLS Sloped Bind off Reg stair step - 1 Sloped - 4 Sloped Cast on Reg cast on Dolman - 3 Better Crew neck opening - 6 Happy Endings! Facing Page: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISHING Words of Wisdom: When you feel at loose ends, weave them in and \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEEP KNITTING Intro \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBINDING OFF FIXES Fix the dip at the start - 3 Binding off loosely, not your fault! Why it's not easy - 1 Bind off In pattern Eliminate the gap at the end - 4 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLOCKING TIPS Intro Blocking Tips Prepare for seaming Test Drive Keep it Simple Blocking hack frame \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEAVING IN ENDS Reversable (duplicate) Skimming \u0026amp; Turn Clip and fray tail \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBETTER MATTRESS STITCH (EVEN THINGS OUT) - 3 Figure 8 join Even Join \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePICKING UP STITCHES Intro How Much - Ignore the pattern Gauge Pattern based Knitting compare How Divide \u0026amp; stab it out to plan it out Where Stitches Between two columns Never in a hole Pick up a better button-band - extra st Where Extra stitch trick on button band Round the corner of V neck - 4 What's the issue YO trick \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEST BUTTONHOLE - 4 - 6 What is the problem The Fix \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSETTING IN THE SLEEVE Measure Yarn Half and half Tailor's Ham The Mindful Knitter Facing Page: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINAL WORDS OF WISDOM Words of Wisdom: When you don't know what you're not supposed to be able to knit...you can knit anything Fight for the Why Read Your Knitting Understand what built it to know how to fix it Fixing mistakes (subject for another day) When We Memorize We Forget Ownership of Your Knitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatty Lyons is a knitting designer and teacher. She has created content for all the key knitting brands including Craftsy, Interweave and Vogue Knitting and she writes a regular 'Ask Patty' column for Modern Daily Knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--Publisher marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow with darker text (4th printing).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your knitting journey compete with companion title, \u003ci\u003ePatty Lyons Knitting Bag of Tricks; The Official Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, which is now available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLyons, Patty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatty Lyons is a knitting designer and teacher. 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