Summer 2026 brings an exciting line-up of new knitting books. Discover Shetland-inspired colorwork, creative one-skein projects, and a head start on festive holiday knitting. Technical knitters will also appreciate in-depth guides to circular knitting and custom sweater fitting. From accessories and socks to sweater design and fit, these new releases offer inspiration, skills, and fresh patterns for the hot summer months ahead.

Learn how to cast on underarm stitches for top-down sweaters and cardigans using the winding provisional cast-on method. This approach has the benefit of creating smooth and seamless underarms, works in any stitch pattern, and doesn’t result in added bulk at the underarm join. Plus a bonus tip for avoiding those pesky underarm holes!

Meet Scattershot, a V-necked compound raglan cardigan designed to make the most of every last meter of yarn. Learn about the inspiration, construction choices, and clever design features that make it possible to knit a top-down garment entirely seamlessly. No picking up stitches or worrying about yarn running out! Plus tips on yarn pairing for that perfect sprinkled effect. The pattern is available in 10 sizes, 3 sleeve lengths, and with optional bust darts.

Learn how to knit neat, nearly invisible vertical buttonholes with this three-row double-yarnover technique. This technique creates a larger opening without disrupting the fabric, making it perfect for stockinette or double knitting. Follow this step-by-step tutorial that walks you through the process and explains why it works so you can add polished, professional-looking buttonholes to your projects.

Dig deeper into Elizabeth Zimmermann’s little-known invisible increase, a technique that blends seamlessly into your knitting. This post compares it to strand (M1L) and lifted (RLI) increases, explains how it works, and explores why it’s been overlooked. If you love clean, polished stockinette and want less visible shaping, this hidden gem might just become your new go-to increase.

Discover the most exciting knitting books for Spring 2026, from bold colorwork accessories and modular cityscape blankets to seasonal garments and stash-busting scrap yarn projects. The Spring 2026 round-up also highlights a practical guide to injury-free crafting, helping you knit smarter, more comfortably, and for longer periods of time. Isn't that what we all want: more knitting?