From Hollywood's trendiest starlets to the legions of participants in knitting classes and knitting groups around the country, people of all ages and lifestyles are taking up their needles and learning to knit. And once they learn the basics of the craft, beginners are eager to tackle projects they can create on their own.

SIMPLE KNITS FOR SOPHISTICATED LIVING offers more than 44 simple yet beautiful projects created specifically with the beginner knitter in mind. Featuring gorgeous, chunky yarns and simpel designs with a clean, natural appeal, projects use U.S. size 8 (5 mm) needles and above - so the work is as fast as it is enjoyable. The appealing yarns were carefully selected to do some of the work for the knitter - and they guarantee spectacular results.