The art of making your own hand knits begins with a few simple steps:
casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off. These are
the keys that open up an entire world of possibilities in creating your
own sweaters, accessories, gifts, and more. Pam Allen, author of the
best-selling book "Knitting for Dummies", breaks down the very first few
steps of knitting for the beginner. Many knitting books, like "Knitting
for Dummies", provide a complete guide to everything a knitter needs to
become accomplished in the craft. For those who are not sure they want
to commit, this is the perfect start. Complete with stunning hand-drawn
illustrations, this introduction to knitting is as beautiful as it is
useful.