A creative way to unwind. With just a small stash of yarn, a couple of knitting needles, and a little imagination, you can make anything from scarves and sweaters to tea cozies and handbags. So get the ball rolling and learn to:

• Pick the right yarn, needles, and other tools for each project
• Cast on, make knit stitches and purl stitches, bind off, and finish up
• Knit—and, if necessary, unknit—a basic scarf