Millions of thoroughly modern knitters, including a growing number under the age of thirty-five, will applaud the fresh interpretations featured in Simple Knits with a Twist, Erika Knight's latest collection of creative designs. By matching classic stitches with other craft techniques and incorporating innovative materials like fine wire, beads, and recycled plastic with conventional yarns, Knight takes knitting beyond its traditional boundaries into new, inspired realms. Easy yet inventive, her projects bring a hip, artsy edge to items once deemed homespun. The twenty projects--which include wire napkin rings, an Aran armchair cover, a patchwork throw, and a beaded silk scarf--teach knitters how to add such creative skills as felting, patchwork, and beading to their repertoires. Each project is featured in a full-page color photo and in close-up how-to shots. For beginners with contemporary tastes and accomplished knitters interested in expanding their range, Simple Knits with a Twist presents a world of possibilities.

ERIKA KNIGHT is the author of Simple Crochet (Clarkson Potter), Simple Knits for Little Cherubs (Collins & Brown), Simple Knits for Cherished Babies (Sterling), and Comforts of Home (Martingale). In addition to writing books, she works as a fashion and design consultant. She lives in Brighton, England.