Publisher Description

Whether the dilemma is a dropped stitch (or a whole row full of stitches), a forgotten increase, several rows of the wrong pattern sequence, or a too-tight sweater neck, Marion and Ahza provide level-headed advice on what to fix, how to fix it and when you can just fudge it. Now, with this new, expanded and updated edition, they've got even more good advice, more tips and more knitting solutions (particularly for colour-knitting, which was missing from the first book) for beginners and more experienced knitters alike. Also, for the first time, there are six new knitting patterns, so readers can test drive their new-found knitting expertise. Bigger, bolder and better than ever, the revised and expanded edition is a book for every knitter's yarn bag.

Author Biography

Between them, Marion Edmonds and Ahza Moore have 119 years of knitting experience. As partners in KnittingTogetherNYC, they have made knitting their livelihood, giving private knitting lessons and teaching at SoHo's Purl yarn store. They contributed patterns to Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson and develop patterns for magazines. This is their first book.

Description for Sales People

Best troubleshooting guide. The BEST book available for that inevitable knitting moment: you've made a mistake and you don't know how to fix it. Popular and growing segment of crafts market. 53 million Americans (1 in 3 women) either knit or crochet, an increase of 51% over the past 10 years. And according to the Craft & Hobby Association 2010 Industry Survey, new knitters are skewing young; since 2002 there has been a 150% increase in knitters ages 25-34 and 100% increase in those under 18--these are knitters particularly in need of reassuring advice.

Description for Bookstore

The 411 on knitting 911s! Knitters know how it goes. You're knitting a sweater or a blanket and just when you think you're smooth sailing to the finish line, you realize you totally dropped a stitch or…the neck hole is too small or…who knows what! Mistakes like these happen. And the more proficient a knitter you are, the more elaborate the mistakes can be. When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters is your white "knit" in shining armor, here to rescue you …to gently guide you through exactly how to fix any knitting problem …and get your project back on track. This newly expanded and updated edition offers more good advice, more tips, and more knitting solutions, particularly for more adventurous elements like color, lace, and cables. And for the first time, there are 6 exciting patterns, from mosaic mitts to a streamer scarf, lace sampler wrap, and an updated cable beanie.

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