Taking knitters step by step through every beginner technique ― from the basic knit and purl stitches to lace and cables ― Knit Step by Step is the perfect pocket companion for new knitters. Providing the essential information to start creating beautiful projects immediately, Knit Step by Step is an easy-to-master and colorfully illustrated reference that will reinforce good techniques and inspire creativity. Includes the essential equipment and materials, photographed and fully explained, techniques with simple-to-follow, detailed instructions, and handy galleries that provide a quick visual reference to all stitches and patterns featured. Features some content previously published in DK's The Knitting Book . Vikki Haffenden , coauthor of The Knitting Book (with Frederica Patmore), is a professional knitted textiles designer with a background in commercial knitwear design. She teaches at the University of Brighton, and her work has been featured in Woolcraft , The Cool Girl's Guide to Knitting , and The Cool Girl's Guide to Crochet . Vikki acted as a design consultant to develop Rooster hand-knit yarns and Rooster Pattern Book One . She is the author of Double Bed Machine Knitting: Explained , and her research into knitting was profiled in Selvedge magazine. Frederica Patmore , coauthor of The Knitting Book (with Vikki Haffenden), is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, one of the biggest providers of luxury yarns in the world. She runs a number of classes at different skill levels in branches of the John Lewis department store and independent knitting shops, and contributes to needlecraft publications. As well as being a master of knitting technique, Frederica is an accomplished and successful knitting pattern designer.