Master all the basic skills and techniques necessary to becoming a confident knitter with clearly illustrated lessons and thorough coverage of equipment and fibers. With a focus on perfecting the basic techniques of knitting — from casting on to adding cables — the Knitting Handbook gives crafters the confidence to attempt the most complicated patterns, experiment with textures and embellishments, work with shaping and colors, and even design original garments for friends and family. This book offers 500 photographs and illustrations, as well as an extensive library of stitches that broadens the knitter’s range. Pick up some needles, turn to the first chapter, and join the stitching craze!