Knitting technique is important. Whether you're making a trendy sweater or a timeless raglan pullover, the techniques you use can make or break a project. Margaret Fisher has highlighted the seven techniques that can make your knitted piece successful or headed for the frog pile. Each chapter focuses on one of these techniques; cast-ons, slanting decreases, invisible increases, ribbing, blocking, picking up stitches and buttonholes; not only reviewing the how-tos but providing tips and tricks for achieving good results. 7 patterns—132 pages  | Softcover Retail: $24.95 Item No. 31170