If you need to know the basics see if you can get this book from your library or buy it.
http://www.amazon.com/Domino-Knittin...7485747&sr=8-5
I haven't seen this one, but it looks interesting.
http://www.amazon.com/Modular-Knits-...7485747&sr=8-1
There was a basic technique/pattern here on Knitting Daily.
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/d...-knitting.aspx