Amazing little book which I keep closeby in case I have any issues or get stuck on any patterns.  Its like a little snapshot of every question I had as a beginner going 'what is that', 'ok how do I do that then',' arghh I made a mistake' and some great conversion charts to help you out with international patterns.  

Topics include: hooks and yarn, basic stitches, working in circles, reading patterns, borders and most importantly problems and fixes.