How to Knit (Storey Publishing, 2014) by Leslie Ann Bestor is the perfect introduction to beginning knitting, whether you are completely new to needle crafts or looking to cross over to a new craft.

Basic knitting skills required; if you don't have these then get yourself along to a local knitting group or watch How to Knit (youtube.com). Cast on five stitches and knit one row.Slide stitches to ...