DK Publishing. New. Beautifully and clearly illustrated with hundreds of labeled photos, this book is the next best thing to having a knitting teacher. The book shows and explains exactly how to cast on and knit your first rows, encouraging you to quickly gain confidence and skill. From there, simple step-by-step projects follow each new technique, further explaining every part of the process, while the book is packed with advice, reminders, tips, and troubleshooting throughout. There are 15 fun and attractive projects, from a purse, scarf, and leg warmers to a cuddly toy, Queen of Hearts socks, and a wooly sweater, as well as several stitch galleries. . 0. TRADE PAPERBACK.