Hats Gloves Scarves: Easy Designer Knits for Family and Friends

I was so excited to receive this, and I wasn't disappointed as I flipped through it. The designs are timeless and classic, not a bunch of novelty yarn nightmares!! I could see making almost everything in here. As one reviewer pointed out, everything is done of 2 needles. I find this a great plus, not a negative. I have just learned to do hats in the round and know how to change a pattern from flat to circular knitting if I want. I haven't done mittens or gloves in the round, so I am excited to find these wonderful patterns knit with 2 needles. When I learn how to do those items in the round, then I can always modify the patterns to be circular if I want. The yarns used are somewhat pricey(Rowen, Jaeger, Debbie Bliss). So, you may want to substitute. At yarndex.com you can search for the yarns by name to find out what the weight of each yarn is. This will help greatly in substituting. I wrote down the weight of each yarn by the pattern for future reference. It didn't take long to do either. The designs are beautiful and, I think, would satisfy both the beginner and the more experienced. This may be the only book on hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves that I may ever buy.

This book is full of beautiful, easy to follow patterns with something for all knitters - new and experienced.

This is such a fun book and the designs are beautiful, simple, and timeless. It is the perfect book to have for quick gifts. It is also a great book for "knitting newbies". However, even as an experienced knitter, this book will serve me well for many years.

I really like the designs in this book. The patterns are user friendly and the photographs are gorgeous !

I've been paging through magazines and books trying to find a nice looking hat and scarf for my husband and son. Louisa Harding has compiled some excellent patterns here. They are hats and scarfs made for the average person with good taste in style. I can't wait to make them! This book definitely has enough useful patterns to make it worth buying.