Author Stephanie White walks you through each project, step-by-step. Learn the core knitting stitches--knit, purl, stockinette, ribbing and seed--with the aid of detailed instructions and images. You'll only need the basic tools and materials to get started. Every chapter provides a list of exactly what you need, so there's no guesswork...This straightforward book gives you the tools you need to jump into knitting with your needles swinging! After a basic overview on what knitting is and what you need to start, readers will begin their first project, learning all the stitches needed as they go. Each chapter focuses on a new stitch or technique and features 3 simple stylish projects (hat, scarf, mitts, etc.) that utilize the chapter stitch. The projects and lessons build on each other as the book progresses, combining techniques and stitches for even more interesting projects.