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A Knit & Nibble Mystery Books in Order

  • 14 Books
  • 2018 – 2025 Published

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Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to follow the main series of novels in order of publication. This allows you to watch the relationships, characters, and subplots develop naturally over time.

Chronological Order of Novels

  1. Murder, She Knit (2018) – The debut mystery where Pamela Paterson finds a fellow knitter murdered and launches the Knit and Nibble club.
  2. Died in the Wool (2018) – Pamela investigates when a body is discovered under a table at a local fiber festival.
  3. Knit One, Die Two (2019) – A craft store owner's death is tied to a mysterious hand-knit scarf.
  4. Silent Knit, Deadly Knit (2019) – A holiday-themed mystery involving a local tree-lighting ceremony and a dead body.
  5. A Fatal Yarn (2020) – A knitting competition turns deadly when a prominent judge is murdered.
  6. Knit of the Living Dead (2020) – A Halloween-themed puzzle centered around an old house and local folklore.
  7. Knitty Gritty Murder (2021) – Pamela investigates the suspicious death of a local historian.
  8. Death of a Knit Wit (2022) – A college campus setting becomes the scene of a crime that the Knit and Nibble group must solve.
  9. Irish Knit Murder (2023) – A St. Patrick's Day themed mystery involving a local Irish cultural event.
  10. Knitmare on Beech Street (2023) – Pamela and her friend Bettina discover a body in a supposedly haunted Victorian house.
  11. A Dark and Stormy Knit (2024) – A stormy autumn setting brings a fresh mystery to Arborville.
  12. Last Wool and Testament (2025) – Pamela and Bettina investigate the murder of a prominent local fiber artist.

Holiday and Themed Novellas

Alongside the main novels, Peggy Ehrhart has written several seasonal novellas featured in multi-author cozy mystery anthologies. These can be read as standalone stories:

  • "Death of a Christmas Card Crafter" (Featured in the anthology Christmas Card Murder, 2020)
  • "An Irish Recipe for Murder" (Featured in the anthology Irish Soda Bread Murder, 2024)
  • "Murder Most Irish" (Featured in the anthology Irish Milkshake Murder, 2025)
  • "An Eggy Way to Die" (Featured in the anthology Easter Egg Murder, 2026)

Where to Start

New readers should begin with Murder, She Knit. It introduces Pamela Paterson, her daughter Penny, her cat Catrina, and her close friend Bettina Fraser. It also establishes the founding of the Knit and Nibble knitting club, which serves as the core circle of characters throughout the series.

Frequently Asked

Where should I start reading the Knit & Nibble Mystery series?

You should start with the first novel, Murder, She Knit (2018), to properly experience the introduction of Pamela Paterson, the creation of the Knit and Nibble club, and the core character relationships.

Are the recipes and knitting patterns in the books real?

Yes! Every book in the series includes real, step-by-step recipes (the "nibbles") and detailed crafting patterns (the "knits") related to the theme of the book.

Do the holiday novellas need to be read in a specific order?

No, the holiday novellas are standalone mysteries. However, reading them near their publication order keeps the character timelines consistent.

Who is the main protagonist of the series?

The main protagonist is Pamela Paterson, a widow and associate editor at a craft magazine living in the fictional suburban town of Arborville, New Jersey.

How many full-length novels are in the Knit & Nibble Mystery series?

As of 2025, there are 12 full-length novels in the series, starting with Murder, She Knit (2018) and ending with Last Wool and Testament (2025).

Is the Knit & Nibble series ongoing?

Yes, the series continues to expand, with new books and holiday anthologies (such as Easter Egg Murder in 2026) releasing regularly.