Keep Calm & Cast On is a delightful pocket book full of"es quips & wit plus expert troubleshooting tips & techniques to keep the contemporary knitter calm in the face of a dropped stitch. The wise & often amusing"es are compiled from a myriad of sources including historical & contemporary essays poems & fiction. Also included is a selection of previously unpublished"es from contributors such as Kaffe Fassett Jared Flood Brandon Mably Pip Lincolne & other luminaries of the knitting world. Knitting's calming properties are well documented & interesting facts concerning the therapeutic benefits of practising this craft are interspersed amongst the"es & technical tips ensuring that this book is not just informative & humorous but also good for your well-being. Alongside the witticisms & fascinating facts is solid practical advice designed to keep the knitter sane while all around them is unravelling. Erika will share her foolproof tips for making sure you don't get yourself into a tangle & that your knitting will go that much smoother.