You could title this one "thinking out of the hat box," it is such a fun and innovative collection of hat designs. There are felted hats and hats with flowers and more on them; fluffy hats and ultra-cool hats; chic cloches vie for attention with snappy berets and Peruvian-inspired earflap hats sporting rugby team colors (really!). The designs are so engaging they could well lead to an explosion of hat-design interest, something I'd love to see. In fact, that would be the best possible outcome: that knitters enter the world of fashion and fun and discover how much fun it is to create new styles of hats, and to wear them. Hip Knit Hats is exciting and inspiring - I can't recommend it highly enough.

Oh, and the instructions are clear and easy-to-follow, and all hats are presented in both medium and large sizes. Skill levels are marked, most falling in the beginner to intermediate range.

From elegant lace scarves to toasty, snowball-ready mittens and ear-snugging hats, Louisa Harding's wonderful good taste and wide ranging designer's eye pulls it all together as she inspires us with page after page of ideas both practical and elegant. The yarns she uses are easily available and also easy to substitute; her ideas are all charming, needed skills run from beginner to advanced with most falling in the advanced beginner to intermediate range. Hats Gloves Scarves is a beautifully conceived collection by an excellent designer - a knitting book to love.

Hats for every occassion, knitting preference and style. This "Best of Knitter's Magazine" collection is a treat: there are traditional hats, ultra-modern hats, innovative hats, humorous hats, and all of them are truly well-design works of knitterly art. This is one collection that is nearly inexhaustable in it's range and quality -- there is something for everybody to wear and something for every knitter to love to knit. What could be better than that?

After Dark is any girl's delight - sensual, unique high-style knits that add just the right touch to any outfit for any occasion. From capelets to beaded halters to pashmini shawls, why, there's even party clothes for children! This is a great collection by one very inventive and fashion-savvy author. High style within any knitter's reach!

If you love knitting and felting, join Vicki Square for a whirlwind tour of the worlds best knitted bag traditions. You'll find bags in all shapes, colors, textures, and sizes for work, play, or special evenings on the town. Included are the Guatemalan Saddlebag, the Persian-carpet-inspried handbag, a whimsical fish-shaped Chinese felted bag, a Bolivian Doll bag and on and on. What a intriguing and imaginative collection! And of course, the instructions are step-by-step and clear as a bell. Enjoy!