A comprehensive guide to the mysteries of knitting, this book is designed to answer the many questions that frustrate knitters. Broad in its approach, it covers in detail everything from cast ons to bind offs, with chapters on needles; yarn; shaping; color work; circular knitting; patterns, abbreviations and charts; pattern stitches; and finishing techniques. Line drawings clearly illustrate techniques. All of this is packed into a volume small enough to fit easily in any knitting bag. The Knitting Answer Book has been a best-seller in knitting and needlecrafts since it's release in 2005.