one of the best books on knitting and crochet that i know of.
easy to follow, great patterns, lots of new ideas .....

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I was looking for a good reference book. One that showed clear photos of the knitting and crochet stitches and simple and easy to read instructions on how to make them. This book has it all. It is divided into two sections. Knitting and then crochet. Each section is then divided into medium or heavy weight patterns, lace patterns, panel patterns, edgings and so on. Each pattern is accompanied by a clear photo and the instructions. It gives you the amount of stitches you need plus the skill level - easy, intermediate, experienced - and what the drape of the finished article will be like. Well worth the money if you want or need inspiration or like me are just wanting to try out new stitches and expand your skill levels.