This excellent learn-to-knit book is ideal for new and intermediate knitters. Following instructions for basic casting on and stitch structure, a logical progression of patterns will lead you through: knit-purl, mosaic, slip stitch, twist-stitch patterns, cables, increase/decrease, and lace. When the 63rd square is finished, there will be very little you do not know about stitch-pattern techniques, and you will have a snug and beautiful afghan as a bonus.

The book sections are set up as follows:
INTRODUCTION
BEGINNER'S BASICS
THE LEARN-TO-KNIT AFGHAN
SECTION I - KNIT-PURL COMBINATIONS (SQUARES 1-8)
SECTION II - MOSAIC PATTERNS (SQUARES 9-16)
SECTION III - SLIP-STITCH PATTERNS (SQUARES 17-24)
SECTION IV - TWIST-STITCH PATTERNS (SQUARES 25-32)
SECTION V - CABLES (SQUARES 33-40)
SECTION VI - INCREASE-AND-DECREASE PATTERNS (SQUARES 41-48)
SECTION VII - LACE (SQUARES 49-56)
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (SQUARES 57-63)
BLOCKING, FINISHING AND JOINING