Though the craft of knitting has been around since ancient Egypt, its popularity continues to soar. Knitting enables you to feel the great joy of creating something useful and beautiful, but it’s also a great way of relieving stress by providing hours of meaningful relaxation.

• The KnitSimple Book of Knitting Projects for Everyone, a 64-page full color book by the editors of KnitSimple, the leading best-selling magazine for knitting enthusiasts. Designed for both beginning knitters and those with more experience, the book features 17 projects guaranteed to fulfill every creative longing. With clear, precise instructions, KnitSimple provides all you need to make gorgeous hand knit garments, accessories and gifts.

• long bamboo knitting needle

• long cable pin

• 2 hanks of yarn