This is a prime example of a ‘cosy mystery’.
The story interwines knitting, food, friendship and a murder mystery. The author develops the characters in a fashion that portrays them as everyday people – totally normal.
The knitting patterns inspire you to get the needles clicking and the recipe entices you to attempt making something different.
I've read book #2 in the series and and I'm ordering #s 3, 4, 5.