How to Knit (Storey Publishing, 2014) by Leslie Ann Bestor is the perfect introduction to beginning knitting, whether you are completely new to needle crafts or looking to cross over to a new craft.

I love the long tail cast on for knitting. It's stretchy yet firm, and it has definite knit side and purl side. You can choose which side to use as your public side. The only thing I don't like about ...