Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings, is the celebration of the idea of a new start, that joy that comes when trying something for the first time.

The six projects, designed by Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Co, require nothing more than knit, purl, decrease, increase, and yarnover. There’s a simple cable in there, too, and that’s as fancy as it gets. But look at what amazing effects can come from these most basic of stitches.