I have noticed that there are knitters who want to know general construction principles. Recipes are meant for them. In the beginning you have to read and understand and you will not depend on particular patterns in future. Your yarn, your gauge and no worries that you gauge does not coincide with the one given in the pattern! If you want to join, we are in my Ravelry group here. If you are not on Ravelry, you can register, it is free.