Also available: The Knitters Guide to Yarn Cocktails.

For every lonely skein there is a perfect small pattern. In this compilation by Judith Durant, knitwear designers from across the United States offer their favorite little projects — each designed to use just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, mittens, pillows, and other One-Skein Wonders® make fun and portable weekend projects. All 101 designs are pictured in a full-color project gallery, while clear instructions make it easy for knitters of every skill level to tie up some loose ends.

The Yarn Girls offer a fresh new collection of 30 dazzling junior knitwear designs for kids ages four through ten. Whether you re a novice looking for approachable patterns or an expert seeking a new challenge, The Yarn Girls Guide to Knits for Older Kids is perfect for knitters who want good-looking designs that knit up fast. A helpful how-to guide kicks off the book, walking new knitters through the basics and serving as a handy reference for lapsed knitters. Nine captivating chapters follow, offering designs ranging from casual to stylish to funky. From the Half-Hour Hat to the Camping Out basic pullover to the Glamorous Life swing coat, there are patterns that will delight even the most fashion-savvy kid - no matter what his or her style. Plus, 26 of the 30 patterns are conveniently unisex and to illustrate this, each design is photographed on both a boy and a girl. Throughout the book, the Yarn Girls describe the inspiration behind their patterns, providing their own personal anecdotes and adding helpful knitting tips.. With a wealth of brand-new quick-to-knit patterns and the much-loved Yarn Girls sensibility, The Yarn Girls Guide to Knits for Older Kids is an exciting new addition to their treasured collection.

A handy reference guide to identifying and working with more than 200 knitting stitches, from stockinette to Orenburg lace—for beginner and experienced knitters alike There are so many intriguing ways to knit yarn that it’s often tough to pick the right stitch. Help is on the way with Field Guide to Knitting, the stitch dictionary that belongs in every knitting bag. This handy go-to reference book takes a comprehensive look at knit and purl stitches as well as cables, laces, ribs, and edge treatments. Learn to tell k2togs from ssks and to differentiate between ribbed basketweave and basket cable. Each entry reveals the history of the stitch, the best stitch gauge for achieving pattern definition, the garments most suited to the pattern, and more. Complete patterns for executing the stitch (and its variations) are also included. More than 200 full-color photographs make it easy to compare how stitches will look before committing yarn to needles. Whether you just need to know if moss stitch is the same as seed stitch or you’re planning a complicated Aran sweater, Field Guide to Knitting has all the answers.