The popular aruthor of Stitch 'n Bitch presents fifty hip, funky, and fabulous new patterns for contemporary knitters, including the Om Yoga Mat Bag, the London Calling Union Jack Sweater, Polka Dot Tankini, the Boob Tube, and other innovative designs. Simultaneous.

Just about anything can knit can be felted - that is, shrunk with heat and agitation to create a thicker, more durable fabric. The knitting goes fast with fat yarn on big needles, and felting is easy and fun, but learning how to make it all come together takes some skill. All explained in clear, easy to understand instructions.

Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world.

Contemporary knitters will delight in these traditional and innovative patterns for men and women. Collected through the ages and from around the world, these wonderful projects are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the countries of origin.

Intended for beginners, this work is a course in modular knitting (a traditional technique) with its themed tutorials (each with practice exercises, as well as instructions and charts) and 29 knitting projects.

The modular techniques introduced in this knitting guide provide a creative approach perfect for beginners in which rectangular, square, and triangular pieces are used to fashion a sweater or other knitted garment. Step-by-step instructions and simple solutions illustrate the construction procedure