All-New Twenty to Make: Knitted Baby Hats

<b>“From the practical to the whimsical, these cute items are perfect for gifts and for new and weekend knitters. Also great for readers looking for a fresh way to keep their baby’s head warm this winter.” Library Journal</b><br><br>Hats are a timeless must-have baby item – so what could be better than making one yourself? This cute and colorful book is filled with 20 knitted hats to keep your little one cozy as well as on-trend. Whether you fancy making a simple beanie or bonnet, a cute panda, fox or bee, a colorful watermelon or strawberry or a quirky tassel hat, this book has it all. Choose from hats with ears, stripes, pompoms, topknots and more – all the techniques are included.<br><br>The designs fall into 4 categories:<br><ul><li>basic simple beanies (with a pompom, a rainbow stripe, a top knot, a fair isle pattern and a bow)</li><li>animal hats (fox, panda, bear)</li><li>food hats (apple, watermelon, pumpkin) </li><li>quirky hats (elf-style, square with tassels, bonnet, cat ears and a pixie bonnet).  </li></ul><br>The book features:<br><ul><li>Clear instructions and simple patterns.</li><li>As babies vary so much in size, each design can be made in three sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–24 months.</li><li>The yarns recommended are all hypoallergenic, washable and with some elasticity, to help the hats keep their shape.</li><li>The hats use relatively small amounts of yarn so are ideal for quick, portable projects. </li><li>Perfect for thoughtful gifts.</li></ul><br>The book includes clear-cut depictions of basic techniques and patterns, and the author offers options that are sure to give recipients a special keepsake. There are some fun stitches too that add texture to otherwise straightforward designs. Her colorful projects also utilize tassels or playful brims for a delightful touch. She also presents fresh takes on Cabbage Patch Kids with produce-themed hats that include a design of an apple, pumpkin, and more.<br><br>This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, ideal for knitting on the go!