Once Upon a Knit: 28 Grimm and Glamorous Fairy-Tale Projects https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ERTEPCO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6M2aCbJ908DGV this is the book. I modified the pattern to use stripes along the basket Weave border. So many ends to tuck!! I also added a single crochet border and crocheted over the ends rather than weave the little bastards in!
I made a bunch back in like 2009. I still have most of them. They're dingy and faded, but they're still functional. I used the holy hell out of this book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHZ5VNW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?\_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Buy a book of dishcloth patterns, 2-3 skeins of Sugar & Cream cotton, and a crochet hook.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHZ5VNW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Basically dishcloths are large square swatches of different patterns, so they are great to learn with.
It's worth noting the riding hood cape pattern is actually shown in its entirety in the Amazon preview for this book.
I have this book and it is an AMAZING learning tool with great projects. If you want to do more, drop it on your wish list! Love love love the author, projects and information. Easy to understand and apply.
If you use Kindle books or your library has this, I quite like this book for border options. http://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-Crochet-Borders-Instructions-ebook/dp/B0042JSMV4/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1449115836&sr=8-1
Hello there, friends! I created a little booklet for everyone who wants to learn how to knit. It deals with the history of knitting, the tools you need for it (and amazing alternatives to them), and the health benefits gained from knitting. Of course, there's also a guide teaching you how to knit, purl, and do many other basic knitter's tricks to further your knitting career. Includes illustrations and photos to help you better follow the instructions. Please follow the following link and give it a whirl.
Circular Knitting Workshop has an excellent mix of instructions and explanations along with actual patterns,
Ann Budd's Handy Book of Patterns has patterns for mittens, gloves, basic vests & sweaters, hats, socks and scarves. All patterns are given with variable stitch gauge, so you figure out how many stitches per inch/cm YOU are getting with YOUR yarn and YOUR needles and then follow the pattern for that gauge. This is incredibly helpful when your supplies are limited, as it's much easier to look at a different line in the pattern than it is to haul yourself to the yarn shop to buy yet another different needle size to try to get gauge in a pattern written for only one gauge.