Review by Booklist Review
The good news about this book is that it has instructions for some of the cutest hats, caps, and berets ever pulled together for a knitting collection. The not-so-good news is that most of the projects are done in the round on double-pointed needles, which tends to scare off less-experienced knitters. Carron makes a game effort to explain the techniques, and it is possible from the sharp photo illustrations to get the general ideal, but whether a knitter could actually learn how to do this kind of knitting from a book is debatable. Still, these projects are so enticing (and fashionable!) that many will want to try. Special attention is given to a discussion of various types of yarn, and there are also explanations of related techniques such as felting. Unlike many hat instructions, these come in two sizes, medium and large. --Ilene Cooper Copyright 2005 Booklist
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Review by Library Journal Review
There are many hat-knitting books available to today's knitter, so why consider first-time author Carron's for purchase? For starters, this work includes some 40 designs for caps, buckets, berets, tams, and felted hats-many with variations-for myriad one-of-a-kind creations. Patterns come in multiple sizes, and the reader is encouraged to blend yarns of different weights to create unique textures and colors. Overall, the skill level tends toward easy. A word to the wise: most of these unisex hats are knitted with heavy worsted, bulky, or chunky wool yarns, which makes them ideal for colder climes. Recommended for public libraries where demand and climate warrant. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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