Certain challenges are often faced when learning how to knit. As a beginner, you must acquire a basic understanding and the necessary tools and equipment. As your knitting improves, you discover interesting principles behind each technique. As an expert, your boundaries are limited only by your imagination. 'Ultimate Knitting Bible' is a definitive reference for all aspects of knitting -- from the first stitch you cast on to the care and maintenance of your projects. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, the book boasts more than 400 step-by-step illustrations and diagrams to guide you through the process. With a simple format and cross-references on virtually every page, this one-stop volume makes every aspect of the knitting process accessible to knitters of all ages. Workshops and tips inspire the knitter to learn something new about the craft. There's even a chapter devoted to crochet. This is one resource that you will turn to time and time again.