It's easy to get started, so you can actually make your first project while you learn the basic stitches. In almost no time, you'll finish these seven exciting designs while expanding your skills. Create gorgeous gifts including a spa cloth, lip balm cozy, leg warmers, wrist warmers, cowl, lap robe and rug. Projects can be made using size 2 fine, 4 worsted and 5 bulky weight yarn and straight knitting needles in US sizes 5, 8 and 11. Includes instructions on creating a slip knot, casting on, knit and purl stitches, binding off, reading patterns, finishing techniques and more with illustrated stitch diagrams. Beginner skill level.