The All New Teach Yourself To Knit Author:Evie Rosen Lesson Format — We have arranged the instructions in a step-by-step lesson format that includes both the "English" and the "Continental" methods of knitting. We suggest that you work the lessons in order, practicing each lesson until you are comfortable with it. This will help you to move easily from the basics to the move advanced techniques. — Y... more »ou will learn to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and so much more. We have also included finishing techniques and several "little extras", such as color knitting, buttonholes, cables and pockets, as well as eight different patterns.« less