Rear cover notes: "Here you will find complete instructions and diagrams for a variety of knitted items ... from a delicate lace shawl to a thick blanket, plus gloves, color patterned hat, no-sew garter-stitch jacket, shawl-collared vest and a seamless Spiral Yoke sweater, with plenty of techniques accompanying each pattern. The designs in this book are from the television series, Handknitting with Meg Swensen."