An excellent book for new knitters and those who want to know more - Debbie Bliss, knitwear designer and author If you think knitting is complicated, this book simplifies all. - Julia Roberts Discover the joys and comforts of knitting and create brilliant, timeless designs Wouldn't it be great to make hand-knit items for family and friends - or, even better, for yourself? Using easy-to-follow illustrations, knitting pro Pam Allen demonstrates basic knitting stitches - and then shows you how to decipher patterns, work with multiple colors, get creative, and much more! For more plain-English advice, see: The Dummies Way(R) Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www dummies.comFind listings of all our booksCreate your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte Sign up for daily eTips at www dummiesdaily.com