Patty Lyons’ Knitting ER: A step-by-step guide to fixing your knits, before and after bind off
Book releases October 20, 2026
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
Feel like your knitting is on life support? Don’t frog it—fix it with this essential knitter’s handbook.
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Pre-Order Specials
Available through October 15, 2026
SOLD OUT – Order from Amazon & upload receipt, or from Merritt Books if you are coming to Rhinebeck
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(Gift Bundle – Limited Quantity)
Includes:
- Autographed book
- Branded bookmark
- Knitter’s ER Kit (A branded tin with folding scissors, point protectors, stitch holders, tapestry needle, locking stitch markers, mini crochet hooks, coil-less safety pins)
- Invitation to a live Zoom book launch party
- Exclusive fix-it video tutorial
- Raffle entry for a grand prize (drawn during the launch party)
- 50% off coupon for the upcoming knitting fix class
Coming to Rhinebeck? Order from Merritt Books & Pick Up at Rhinebeck
(Signed in Person + Early Access + Bonuses)
- Autographed copy (signed in person!)
- Branded bookmark
- 50% off coupon for the Knitter’s ER Kit (A branded tin with folding scissors, point protectors, stitch holders, tapestry needle, locking stitch markers, mini crochet hooks, coil-less safety pins)
- Invitation to a live Zoom book launch party
- Exclusive fix-it video tutorial
- Raffle entry for a grand prize (drawn during the launch party)
Order from Amazon or any Retailer & Submit Receipt below
(Get Digital Bonuses + 50% Off ER Kit with Bookplate)
- 50% off coupon for the Knitter’s ER Kit (A branded tin with folding scissors, point protectors, stitch holders, tapestry needle, locking stitch markers, mini crochet hooks, coil-less safety pins)
- ER Kit ships with an autographed bookplate and a branded bookmark
- Invitation to a live Zoom book launch party
- Exclusive fix-it video tutorial
- Raffle entry for a grand prize (drawn during the launch party)
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Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks
Published October, 2022
Want to take your knitting to the next level? Explore the ‘why’ of knitting, as well as the ‘how,’ with beloved knitting teacher Patty Lyons and her book published in 2022. It includes over 70 brand new knitting hacks!
Inspired by questions from Patty’s students around the world, this book features tutorials for knitters of all levels. With over 200 technical illustrations, you’ll learn new skills through clear, step-by-step instructions.
Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook
Published October, 2024
Join knitting expert Patty Lyons on a journey to become a better knitter with her hands-on workbook, the perfect companion to her bestselling book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks.
This workbook brings Patty’s classroom experience into your home with exercises that illustrate the lessons and techniques from her book. Ideal for tactile learners, it features step-by-step instructions to guide you through knitting swatches, helping you practice techniques, understand the ‘why’ behind them, and get to know your knitting better.
With plenty of space for note-taking, adding samples, and charting your progress with fun stickers and interactive features, this workbook is designed to enhance your knitting journey. Set goals, identify challenges, and track a year’s worth of projects focused on skill development.
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Note: The workbook is a companion to the original book. You must own the original book to work the lessons in the workbook.
Meet the Author
About Patty Lyons
PATTY LYONS is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking. She teaches nationally at guilds, shops & knitting shows around the country as well as hosting her own retreats.
Patty loves to knit, crochet, spin and has even dabbled on the knitting machine. She is currently attempting not to get sucked into another yarncraft, but weaving is looking pretty interesting.