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The hats in this chapter derive their inspiration from nature. Read the first page

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2.0 out of 5 stars Uneven selection of hats., Jun 11 2004

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The selection of hats is uneven, to say the least. Some hats are very conservative (I would say boring, like the standard watch cap pattern you can get from any book or for free from the internet) but others are quite fanciful, for example, the hat with knitted acorns attached to the top with i-cord, and the pillbox hat that looks like a flower basket. Most are softly shaped as opposed to firmly structured.
I myself prefer highly structured novelty hats with interesting shapes in primary colours (think Anna Zilboorg with colour blocks instead of fair isle), and for me there is not one hat in here that I care to knit. I returned the book the next day.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Mixed Bag..., Jul 4 2002

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I really love to knit hats, and this booked seemed like a treasure trove. However, as has been pointed out, the designs on the cover are really cute, but the majority of patterns inside are (to my tastes) rather unattractive. *However*, as the author herself states, play around with the patterns. Embellish them, change or adapt them. It's a wonderful book for experienced hat knitters to toy around with. Many of the patterns could easily be adapted. However, for beginning hat knitters, I would recommend Hats On! by Charlene Schurch.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone!, Feb 20 2001

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I liked this book, although I think is a tad overpriced for it's size--I don't like to see so much empty space in a book. It is a Taunton Press thing, I guess. The instructions are very clear, and I thought the inside designs for the most part (the flower basket hat--yuck--but the flower embellishments would be nice alternatives to pompoms!) were nicer than the cover designs, unlike a previous reviewer. Depending on the yarn used, you could dress up or dress down the hats.

Epstein sprinkles a lot of tips throughout, some in ways that you don't even notice until you look and say "yes, that really does work better that way". This is a good book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars You really can't tell this book by its cover.
If you're looking for patterns for hats with a tone similar to those on the cover, this might not be the book for you. Read more

Published on Dec 28 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is really unique.
Finally a book for knitters who want to go beyond the merely mundane! These designs are so creative, how does she do it? If you want to be inspired by design, BUY THIS BOOK!

Published on Jan 9 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Another super book to add to my collection!
I am addicted to knitting, addicted to circular knitting, andaddicted to knitting hats, This book satisfies my cravings. Read more

Published on Jan 20 1998