If you know someone who wants to know how to start knitting (or
maybe you're
a beginning knitter yourself!), this booklet will get them going on the
right
foot.
Topics covered include:
Before You Start: Information about supplies you'll need, yarn,
needles,
reading yarn labels, and gauge
Casting On: How do a slip knot and how to cast on using the
long-tail cast-on
The Knit Stitch: How to make the knit stitch
The Purl Stitch: How to make the purl stitch
Binding Off: How to bind off your stitches at the end of your
project
Joining New Yarn: How to join a new ball of yarn
OOPS! Fixing Common Mistakes: How to unravel stitch by stitch and
how to avoid
extra stitches
Your First Projects: Easy knitting instructions for a
garter-stitch scarf, a
garter-stitch dishcloth, and a ribbed scarf
Recommended Reading: Some great resources for beginning knitters