Take your knitting to the next level! Learn intarsia knitting in a single sitting. Work Fair Isle with a smile.  Knit lace with grace, and don't freak when it's time to steek. Plus cable, double knitting, beading, embroidery, how to work short rows, and useful cast-ons, bind-offs, increases and decreases.

Debbie Stoller's easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions lead you through 20 advanced techniques, and you'll discover how to create your very own patterns for different kinds of sweaters, including drop shoulder, raglan sleeve, circular yoke, and even the notorious set-in sleeve.

After that, get your knit on with 41 gorgeous, inspired patterns that make use of all your newfound skills.