Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods: 30 Engaging Designs for Beanies, Tams, Slouches, and More

I love the items, I’ve knitted 3 already. Instructions and photos are easy to follow and some stitches were new for me which made a challenging experience.

Big variety of hats and hoods, many made with bulky yarn

Some of the patterns are for some rather strange looking hats but the longer I have looked at this book the more I see I like. It gives excellent info on what yarn to use besides telling you what they actually used. Lots of photos from different angles. And even patterns for normal style hats. Best of all in the back is a very good review of how to knit. In fact the review is one of the clearest I have come across. It will probably end up being the book I most often pull out when I need to knit a hat.

Love the hat patterns. Glad to add one more to my collection.

Growing up in New England, I learned early that one can never have too many hats; you need differently colored/styles ones to go with various outfits, etc. This book is great because it offers a variety of styles, as well as a variety of skill levels.My favorite part, though, was that the author included hats/samples knit in yarns that can be found not only in specialty yarn stores, but also in a variety of big box stores (there's a few Lionbrand hats and a few Loops and Threads). It's rare to find a book with a healthy mix of the two and this makes the book accessible to a larger audience.Don't get scared off by the super bulky yarn on the cover. The hats' suggested yarn weights are varied throughout the book.

One of the many crafts I love is knitting, and some of my absolute favorite projects are hats. Why hats?1) They work up quickly!2) They don’t take more than a skein or two, so they are budget-friendly, and a great way to use up leftover yarn from a previous project (or yarn you didn’t get enough of for a different project!)3) I live in Maine, where winter hats come in handy for at least half of the year!4) I’m stylistically challenged and don’t care for jewelry, but a cute hat can add a little flair to a plain outfit (my mainstay!)5) Hats are my answer to bad hair days (or bedhead on days when I don’t have time for a shower before running the kids to school)However, at some point, it feels like every hat pattern is a variation on the same theme. Not so with Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods! While it does have some classic patterns (the Wedge Beret and Pine Tree Hill Beret come to mind), it also has some whimsical patterns, like the Wood Nymph Hat and the Braided Cable Hood (displayed on the cover, it is the singular reason I requested this book to begin with!), as well as some funky, some cute. With 30 patterns in total, it really does have something for everyone.In terms of skill level, I probably fall somewhere in the intermediate range, and I’d feel comfortable making all the patterns included. There are plenty for the beginner, and then some that would be a great stretch for those looking to move into intermediate techniques.Some of my favorite features of this book:• They are all written to be knit in the round (my preference)• They call for circular needles (also my preference) until the end (then it’s small double point needles for the finish)• In the beginning, the author talks about the importance of gauge, needle size, etc. as well as the best ways to make adjustments to suit your project• For each project, instructions are written out and provided in chart form• Visual and written instructions for each stitch, cast on and embellishment used throughout the book. The images are actual pictures in color.• At the end is a visual index of all the projects• Pictures, pictures, pictures! As a visual learner, good pictures are truly appreciated.Overall, this book was a win for me. There is a little something for every taste and every skill level, and the author provides all of the necessary instruction and information in a very effective manner, including visuals, which I consider critical. Plus, the projects are beautiful and creative. What more could a knitter ask for?Note: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley. I pride myself on writing fair and honest reviews.

I absolutely loved everything about this new book ! Though I am just a novice knitter , I found tons patterns that are going to be turning into beautiful hats come snow falling time ! The author of this book did something no other artscraft author has done before , ( trust me I would know because I own over 2,000 knitting/crochet books ) and that is to have each and every pattern be so absolutely original and different from the other . I truly wanted to get started on a project within minutes of opening the book .My favorites are the Moma and Baby Bear Hooded Cowl , Ombre Marled Pixie Hat and these last two are so HOT THIS SEASON Conch and Wedge Berets .I can't wait to get clicking !

Yes, I checked my gauge, and these hats run small. The models must be petite and have small heads because they certainly didn't fit my 22" head anywhere near the same. This makes color and textural patterns difficult to follow when the overall size needs so many adjustments.

So many beautiful, easy to follow patterns. I have only recently received my copy and have already knitted 4 hats! Well worth a purchase.

I liked all this different patterns of hats she offered a good variety for the beginner to the full fledged knitter.Very,very good book.

I bought his book for the hat on the cove. I look foward to knitting it.

Some lovely patterns and different hats, can't wait to knit some up. Plenty of different choices. Pleased I bought this.