Knitting is crafting of yarn or woolen thread with the help of 2  needles. Knitting is not only a hand made craft but can also be done on a  machine. 
Hand knitting is the oldest and the most beautiful fine art of  knitting. There are number hand knitting methods and styles .There are  many innovative styling’s that can be done in hand knitting. 
Knitting produce some of the most unique designing, while in most  cases the end product is usually the same types of styles you see (like  in sweaters, scarves, etc) but in some cases innovative use of kitting  can produce a very unique and extraordinary end product.
Knitting is an art in itself, a skill of crafting yarn or woolen  thread into a piece of cloth. Knitting and crochets are nearly of the  similar kind, in both these techniques stitches or loops are pulled  through each other. 
The only basic difference between knitting and crochet are the tools used  in them, for knitting the minimum of two kitting needles are required,  whereas in crochet, a crochet hook is sufficient tool required. In  kitting multiple stitches or loops are used where as in crochet only  single loop is made.
Knitting is a wonderful craft; it can not only yield lovely cloth but  can be a pleasurable activity. Hand made knits are the most beautiful  piece of fine art which ca be made for oneself as well as for your  family and friends.
Knitting is a fine art of converting yarn into cloth, a knitted wear  is a mixture of yarns its texture its color scheming and lots of time of  the knitter.Knitting is a combination of yarn and handwork, the knitter  hard work passion for knitting thoughts feeling everything together  knit out a wonderful piece of knit wear.
Knitting is a passionate hobby, which needs the knitter to have fun  while performing it. As with any other hobby one must enjoy doing it  only then will you sustain the love for this new found pleasure.
Find a comfortable corner of your house with sufficient natural  light, especially where you love spending time, settle down In a  comfortable chair or sofa. Make yourself completely comfortable before  knitting.
As with any new hobby, knitting too requires endurance and  determination. If you go wrong anywhere, relax take a deep breath and  start again.
As they say Knitting is an art, which needs to be done with love, so do, it with love and it will definitely show.
(source: http://www.beginnersguidetoknitting.com/Knitting.pdf)