"Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours
occupation." So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell
Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands--knitting
has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they
find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the
perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast
on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting
stitches--all accompanied by detailed color illustrations. Fifteen
stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets
and booties to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your
new crafting skills into practice.