You want to learn to knit, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of knotted yarn and baffled by complicated and conflicting advice. Carefully explaining the lingo, supplies, and techniques, this beginner's handbook goes back to square one, with clear illustrations demonstrating how to cast on and how to ace a range of stitches. Here too are 15 easy projects allow you to practice your skills and build your confidence, including a scarf, baby shoes, a tablet cover, a mug cozy, and a hot water bottle cover.