Packed with everything you need to know about knitting, from your first cast on through twenty increasingly challenging projects. With the guidance of this knitting bible, stitching will be a cinch and you'll be well on your way to impressing family and friends! Learn the basics of different knitting styles and get helpful tips and advice on yarns and equipment. Forty stitch patterns and knitted swatches in a beautiful stitch gallery. Knit projects ranging from bags and blankets to hats and sweaters.