Fashionista Arm Knitting: Luxe wraps, tops, cowls, and other no-needle knits

Knit tres chic fashion items with this exciting technique. Who needs knitting needles when you have your arms to wrap your next high-style, low-effort knitting project around? Things like trendy fashionable tops, bests and capes for a fraction of the cost of what you'd pay in boutiques and stores. It's all here in Fashionista Arm Knitting.

Welcome this hot new trend! The Wall Street Journal and popular knitting sites such as Ravelry (with more than 1 million followers), have nonimated arm knitting as a leading trend among the young and young at heart. Arm knitting--in which big yarn loops are "cast on" just below the knitter's wrists, then woven without needles---is the latest knitting craze. Knitting bloggers are talking about it nonstop. Even big yarn companies are catering to the trend with chunky new fibers. And we've got the projects!

Ready to join the fun? Let Fashionista Arm Knitting show you how to master 11 super chic, super easy arm-knitting projects:

• It's All Black & White to Me Crop Top
• Half & Half Cowl
• Glitter & Glam Shrug
• Nice Ice, Baby Swing Top
• Amethyst Allure Tunic with Cowl Neck
• Shades of Gray Turtleneck
• Wrap Me in Luxury Collared Cape
• Loop D Loop Bolero Vest
• Flamethrower Striped Top
• Tie One On Infinity Scarf
• Jewel of the Night Ribbon Top

Fresh on the heels of Taunton's recent release, Arm Knitting, this booklet expands your project pool to introduce more variety into the craft. It features popular new Lion Brand, Bernat, and Red Heart yarns, along with clear instructions for each project, trouble-shooting advice for new-to-the-craft knitters, and lots of photos to inspire.