Close Knit: 15 Patterns and 45 Techniques from Beginner to Advanced from Europe’s Coolest Knitter

Bagger, known for her popular “Alone Together Sweater” pattern that she shared via Instagram when the COVID pandemic first hit, emphasizes creativity and accessibility in her first knitting book. Using a welcoming, conversational tone, she encourages both new and experienced knitters to use her scrap-yarn techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Clear explanations, accompanied by helpful drawings, guide readers through a variety of techniques, including crocheted seams, pleats, looped pile, and beading; she acknowledges that some techniques cannot be explained well in writing and instructs knitters to search for online videos. Bagger shares her process and coaches readers on creating their own. The book’s 15 patterns are suitable for a variety of yarns, ages, knitting abilities, and body types. Note that it contains mild swearing, as well as photos with partial nudity and a woman extending her middle finger. (A Danish edition was published in 2021.)