Packed full of helpful tips and simple projects, this is a must-have book for anyone who wants to knit but has no idea how. All the essential techniques are covered—including basic garter and stocking stitch, casting on and casting off, and increasing and decreasing—and clearly explained using step-by-step photographs and simple instructions. The designs have a timeless appeal that will delight knitters of all ages, from a fabulous stripy scarf to a gorgeous cable-knit cardigan, and there are projects for children’s clothes as well as those for adults. The book is wire-bound so that it lies open while working, and a useful fold-out flap at the back that provides a quick and easy reference to all the abbreviations used in the patterns.