Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? Everyday Knitting offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared toward beginning knitters. Master the basics of knitting and improve your technique with clear, comprehensive instructions for casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitches, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, move on to fun and functional practice projects to hone your skills.

From selecting the right yarn to choosing the tools you need to get started, Everyday Knitting covers everything you need to know to make lace bookmarks, scarves, fingerless mitts, and even friendly knitted critters. Features include:

• Clear, step-by-step instructions to build confidence in beginning knitters
• Over 20 practice projects to help you hone your skills and create fun, usable items
• Handy instructional guides to teach you how to decipher a chart, read a pattern, increase and decrease rows, purchase yarn for your project, and more
• Stitch galleries to provide inspiration with nearly two dozen stitch patterns including a variety of cable and lace stitches