So you want to learn to knit and crochet? You're in good company! Everyone is doing it. And it's a lot easier than it looks—not to mention fun and relaxing, too.

With a little help from Barnes & Noble Basics Knitting and Crocheting, you'll soon be turning out your own sweaters, scarves, and more. Inside, directions for all the basic stitches are paired with step-by-step illustrations.

Learn how to pick the right yarn and needles for your project, and practice your new skills on the 20 quick and easy projects included here. You'll also learn how to:

Knit and crochet with more than one color of yarnAdd and subtract stitches to shape your pieceFix common mistakes like dropped stitchesSeam and block finished projectsMake fancy stitches like popcorns and bobblesGet crafty with crocheted granny squaresAnd much, much more!