**Knitting for complete beginners**

This book provides beginning knitters with lively, photo-illustrated instructions on how to knit. After opening with a brief introduction and a discussion of basic knitting supplies, the book walks the reader step by step through the processes of :

Making a slip knot

Casting on stitches

Creating a knit stitch

Binding off

Changing to a new skein of yarn

Creating a purl stitch

Other topics included are weaving in yarn ends and learning stitch combinations. A practice pattern and a starting-out pattern (a wash cloth and a scarf, respectively) give the reader specific direction for beginning to knit. While the book is not intended to be comprehensive, it is intended to serve as a useful introduction to the basics of knitting.

Start your knitting journey today and knit some items for the holiday gift season!