--- product_id: 410628243 title: "Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag Of Tricks: Sanity saving tips for better knitting" price: "B/.59" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/410628243-patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-sanity-saving-tips-better store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # 4th printing with darker text for easy reading Step-by-step detailed illustrations Pocket-sized expert knitting guide Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag Of Tricks: Sanity saving tips for better knitting **Price:** B/.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧵 Knit smarter, not harder — your ultimate sanity-saving stitch companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag Of Tricks: Sanity saving tips for better knitting - **How much does it cost?** B/.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/410628243-patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-sanity-saving-tips-better) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Humor Meets Mastery:** Enjoy a witty, irreverent tone that makes mastering knitting both fun and rewarding. - • **Troubleshoot Like a Pro:** Clear, illustrated solutions to common and complex knitting problems to save your sanity. - • **Lay-Flat Binding for Hands-On Use:** Keep your needles moving while referencing tips—no awkward page flipping needed. - • **Expert Guidance at Your Fingertips:** Patty Lyons’ lifetime knitting wisdom packed into a portable, easy-to-use format. - • **Understand the 'Why' Behind Every Stitch:** Go beyond basics with deep insights into stitch anatomy and tension for flawless results. ## Overview Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag Of Tricks is a compact, expert-level knitting guide designed to elevate your craft by explaining the 'why' behind knitting techniques. Featuring a lay-flat binding, detailed step-by-step illustrations, and practical troubleshooting tips, this book is a must-have for knitters seeking to improve their skills and fix common problems with confidence. Highly rated and packed with humor, it’s the perfect companion for anyone serious about knitting mastery. ## Description Now with darker text (4th printing). Do you wish your knitting was better and that you had an expert knitter by your side to help you when it goes wrong? Then this is the book for you - it even has a special lay-flat binding so you can keep your hands on your needles. Patty Lyons is an expert in all things knitting related - she will help you sort out your gauge, unpick problems like twisted stitches and generally spruce up your knitting know-how in this pocket-sized reference book packed full of her purls of wisdom. Patty is a well-known knitting 'agony aunt' and she will hold your hand as you tackle the problems that often beset knitters and get in the way of beautiful finished projects. This handy guide will always be by your side to help you unravel your yarn problems and get you back on track. Packed full of practical advice for knitters as well as step-by-step instructions for a whole raft of knitting issues, this is the ultimate guide for anyone who's ever picked up yarn and a set of needles. This isn't like other how to knit books with basic information about casting on and how to form stitches (although there is a handy how-to reference section at the back for when you need a refresher), this is a book about the why of knitting. Not about why we knit but about why we knit the way we do. By digging deeper into the why Patty doesn't just fix your knitting problems she helps you to truly understand why the yarn/stitches/needles/tension are acting in a certain way and how to fix any issues. She starts by looking at the basics and explores the anatomy of a stitch, examining how this affects the look, feel and shape of the finished knitted fabrics and how different knitting techniques affect the finished outcome. Patty examines the problems caused by common mistakes that many knitters make without even noticing before diving into more complex knitting issues and how to trouble shoot them. All of Patty's techniques and tips are illustrated with detailed step-by-step artworks for absolute clarity. And, as you'd expect from a Patty Lyons book, there is a healthy scattering of humour and irreverence thoughout; you might take knitting seriously but you don't have to be serious while knitting! Make your knitting journey compete with companion title, Patty Lyons Knitting Bag of Tricks; The Official Workbook , which is now available. Review: Great book - Great book. Lots of interesting information. Review: A compact goldmine of knitting gems - I bought this book on a whim, on the back of the other reviews - and I have to say that it is probably the best impulse purchase I have ever made. The book compiles the author’s lifetime of knitting and teaching experience in a very portable format. It is absolutely packed with knitting wisdom, richly illustrated with crystal clear images and photos (where you can actually decipher how stitches are constructed), and peppered with hilarious quotes and anecdotes. The fact that this is not a basic knitting manual - information that is repeated in pretty much every standard book on knitting - means that the space can be dedicated to truly valuable nuggets, teaching you how to fix all those annoying little imperfections, and dramatically elevate the quality of your knits. The author’s philosophy is to give the “why” as well as the “how”, arguing that “when we understand, we remember - whereas when we simply memorise, we can forget”. I can’t believe the wealth of information that the author has managed to pack into a relatively small volume. I honestly can’t recommend this book highly enough❣️ ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 30,540 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Knitting (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,591 Reviews | ## Images ![Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag Of Tricks: Sanity saving tips for better knitting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81assXSvtnL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by N***E on 12 June 2026* Great book. Lots of interesting information. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compact goldmine of knitting gems *by M***S on 4 August 2024* I bought this book on a whim, on the back of the other reviews - and I have to say that it is probably the best impulse purchase I have ever made. The book compiles the author’s lifetime of knitting and teaching experience in a very portable format. It is absolutely packed with knitting wisdom, richly illustrated with crystal clear images and photos (where you can actually decipher how stitches are constructed), and peppered with hilarious quotes and anecdotes. The fact that this is not a basic knitting manual - information that is repeated in pretty much every standard book on knitting - means that the space can be dedicated to truly valuable nuggets, teaching you how to fix all those annoying little imperfections, and dramatically elevate the quality of your knits. The author’s philosophy is to give the “why” as well as the “how”, arguing that “when we understand, we remember - whereas when we simply memorise, we can forget”. I can’t believe the wealth of information that the author has managed to pack into a relatively small volume. I honestly can’t recommend this book highly enough❣️ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the self taught knitter, but if you are an experienced knitted then it may not be for you. *by S***1 on 29 May 2025* My wife bought me this as a christmas present as I am a bugger to buy for and normally just buy things I want when I see them. I have a huge shelf of knitting and crochet books and in all honesty would not have bought this for myself. I am a self taught from YouTube and books, but I get along. I read through the book though, and some great advice in there. If you are an experienced knitted and know all the tricks then this is not the book for you, but if you are a self taught knitter like me, then you are probably lacking a lot of information and tricks. The long tail cast on was a game changer straight away and makes the hem line of my sweaters so much neater. She has also brought out a companion book for this called "The offical Workbook" and it makes a great addition and gives you practical experience of her tips and tricks. ## Frequently Bought Together - Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: Over 70 sanity saving hacks for better knitting - Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks: The Official Workbook: Hands-on exercises to improve your knitting skills - Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods; Find the perfect start and finish for every knitting project --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/410628243-patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-sanity-saving-tips-better](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/410628243-patty-lyons-knitting-bag-of-tricks-sanity-saving-tips-better) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*