Skinny yarns get a really bad rap…somehow knitters tend to believe they are slow or old-fashioned. We're here to prove otherwise with projects that you can finish quickly for a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Projects knit with thin yarns can be quick, easy, daring or bold--though it's certainly true that they can be elaborate, refined or demure. Learn the true definition of what a fine yarn really is, then explore the variety of patterns grouped into four sections. Simplicity includes patterns for more novice knitters to get accustomed to working with thin needles and skinny yarns. Speed offers projects that debunk the myth of slow knitting; learn also about double-stranding or knitting at looser gauges. Style showcases some of the contemporary and fashionable ways to use fine yarns. And lastly, Shine contains boundary-busting possibilities and more advanced projects including lace, traveling stitches and cables. 20 projects—144 pages  | Softcover Retail: $24.95 Item No. 31050