The 'I'm a Beginner!' knitting pattern book by Bergere de France contains the invaluable 'Miss Tricotin's Purls of Wisdom', with everything you need to know for successful knitting. Miss Tricotin will introduce you to all the techniques you need, explain how to follow patterns and stay with you throughout the book. The magazine holds a treasure trove of 41 knitting patterns for complete novices, and the next step up - easy patterns - for when you've mastered the basics.