This book is a must-have for all beginning knitters. Where else can you find 25 cool, chic and flattering patterns that only require one kind of stitch to complete? When I was a new knitter this book was my constant companion, helping me master slipped stitches, increases, decreases, short rows and – most important – seaming through its excellent combination of close-up pictures and detailed descriptions. Five years later, I still refer to it once in a while. The patterns are great too, and have held up in stylishness since the book was published in 2002. I have made the Knit Round Scarf (p. 48), Knit Flat Hat (p.54), Your Basic Bag (p. 88) and will confess to having had an Einstein Coat (p. 82) on the needles for a long time. My friend Merle made the Sally's Favorite Summer Sweater (p. 104) a couple of years ago and still wears it and collects compliments. And as several customers have come into the store this winter and asked me for a legwarmer pattern, I can report that Sally has a great one – p. 50. Many of these projects would be perfect to take on a trip, as some are small, all are simple and require few notions. I can see myself knitting the Asymmetrical Vest (p. 70) as I ride the train in Italy and look out the window. Then I can wear the vest in Portofino! Thanks, Sally! --Kimberly Ligocki

The Facts:
Number of Patterns: 25
*PPP Ratio: 79 cents per pattern
Skills required to start: knit stitch
Level of Difficulty: - "Easy-Peasy" to "Pretty Easy"
Bottom line – Required reading for the new knitter who wishes to gain confidence in basic knitting skill.

* Price Per Pattern