This book has a lot of extra techniques not covered in the manual that comes with the knitting machine.Basic Techniques as well as advanced. Some of the Techniques Cord Knitting, Embroidery, Buttonholes, Pom-Pom, Tassels Picture Knitting, Volume Knitting, Motif Knitting, Reversible Knitting, Shirring, Scallop, Smocking, Bobbles, Braid, Pleated Skirt, Shadow Knitting,Cut & Sew.