Knit Happens: 21 Needles of Joy—A Complete Journey from Skein to Style is your ultimate guide to mastering the timeless craft of knitting—whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or reigniting a forgotten passion.

This beautifully structured, 21-chapter guide walks you through everything from choosing your first skein to finishing your own custom-designed creations. Along the way, you’ll learn core techniques like casting on, knitting and purling, fixing mistakes, and shaping garments, while also exploring more advanced skills like colorwork, cables, lace, and sweater construction. Each chapter is crafted to build confidence, creativity, and joy—one stitch at a time.

But this book is more than a how-to. It’s a journey into mindfulness, community, and self-expression through yarn. You’ll discover how knitting can reduce stress, spark creativity, and bring people together across generations and cultures.

With easy-to-follow instructions, real-world projects, thoughtful tips, and encouragement at every turn, Knit Happens is your cozy, encouraging companion to becoming not just a better knitter—but a bolder maker.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Clear tutorials on knitting basics and beyond
• Fix-it techniques for common mistakes (frogging, tinking, and more)
• Stylish projects including scarves, hats, socks, and sweaters
• Mindful knitting practices for stress relief and joy
• Insights on selling, teaching, and designing your own knits
• The welcoming world of modern knitting communities

Whether you knit for peace, passion, or purpose, this book will help you stitch your way to something beautiful—inside and out.