Knitting ER

Knitting emergency? Get help, STAT. Fix every knitting mistake with skill and confidence with this expert guide.

Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER is a one-of-a-kind reference packed with step-by-step repair tutorials, clever solutions, and insider tips for rescuing knits at any stage — from dropped stitches to post-bind-off regrets. With a playful medical theme and clear illustrations throughout, this book is your emergency room for all yarn-related accidents.

From the simplest snags to complex structural errors, expert knitting teacher and bestselling author Patty Lyons leads you through a wide range of techniques. You’ll find essential fixes for every stitch type — including hard-to-source repairs for brioche and half fisherman’s rib — alongside innovative methods for updating finished garments, such as adding a missing cable or adjusting sleeve lengths. This is the book knitters didn’t know they were missing: practical, empowering, and fun.

• Covers both in-progress and finished knit repairs, from beginner to advanced
• Includes fixes for specialty stitches rarely addressed in other books
• The clear, easy-to-follow structure makes even complex techniques accessible
• Featuring charming illustrations by Franklin Habit, in addition to detailed technical drawings
• Includes QR codes for access to video tutorials to bring the step-by-step instructions to life