This inviting craft book lays the groundwork for a lifetime of knitting--no prior skills necessary! Expert knitting author Melissa Leapman presents step-by-step instructions for all the essential skills, techniques, and abbreviations needed to get started knitting, plus clear how-to illustrations for visual learners. After mastering the basics, knitters are ready to knit up the included 22 projects, from cozy scarves and chunky sweaters to classic...

Reveals how to create advanced results through stranded knitting, intarsia, and two-color double knitting techniques, with twelve projects and more than fifty stitch patterns that use multiple yarn colors or include reversible knitting options.

"An easy, innovative technique for creating custom designs, with 185 stitch patterns"--Cover.