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.

Expand your idea of what a scarf can be! This collection of 31 elegant, whimsical, and ingenious scarves taps the expertise of over twenty-five knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments.

The title gives a big clue to what this book is about: sisterhood, sharing, crafting, giving, laughing. It's also about spinning yarn and making socks, glorious, zany, wildly colourful yarn for perfect fitting socks.