<DIV>A ball of yarn, a pair of knitting needles, and a pattern—while these things look wonderfully appealing at the craft store, they can quickly become overwhelming to the beginner knitter once the project begins. <I>How to Knit </I>is a simple, step-by-step guide to knitting nine stylish projects including a hobo bag, beanie hat, and clutch. For those with little or no knitting experience, this simple-to-learn, project-based resource starts readers off with the basics and helps them through the initial stages of this fun and creative craft. Rest assured, all the knitting essentials are here, including how to properly hold the needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch, form the basic knit and purl stitch, and much more.</div>