One + One: Hats: 30 Projects from Just Two Skeins

This delightful book published by Lark is filled to the brim with wonderful hat patterns, many of which I'd like to knit. All of the patterns can be knit with two skeins of yarn. The book is divided into sections: Simple Stitches, Lace, Stranded Colorwork and Slip Stitch, Cable and Bobbles, Side-to-Side and Bias, and Double Knit. Dotson Hat is knit with Artyarns Supermerino and is easy to knit up. Eleganza has a real flair and is also to knit. It utilizes the same yarn as the previous hat. The Drawstring Hat with a Little Splash is knit with Artyarns Silk Rhapsody and is in a lace pattern. The Swirl Hat is also lace and is knit with Artyarns Cashmere Glitter. The Bobble Hat is whimsical and unusual, certainly one I want to knit up soon. It is knit with Artyarns Supermerino yarn. I could go on and on. The gist of the book is that it is an ode to the wondrous possibilities of Artyarns with hats designed by different designers. It is a great book, especially for those who have knit hats previously.

The book has some very different patterns and I want to try them all. So often there is just one or two items that appeal to me, this one is loaded with them. ,

Great styles have not made any yet but sure look good. I do think you can't be a beginner knitter for this book. I like to watch tv and knit but don't think it would be wise for me with most of the patterns here. But I am not a fast or great knitter so I will need to focus.

Nothing inspirational in here. Patterns are pretty but similar can be found on the internet for free. I liked the two skein idea but don't waste your time.

I have made quite a few hats out of this book. I live where the winters can be brutal and people like getting hats. This book has come in very handy for new ideas.

I like the patterns alot, but the Artyarn yarns are super expensive. I've sure the subsitutes are not the same. I"m still looking for yarn that is cheaper.The beret shown on the color has mistakes in the pattern. I learned of this through customer reviews, where one lady asked for the correction, which the author gave.

The patterns are up-to-date stylish and easy to knit, directions are precise and very understandable, even to novice knitters. Great "Techniques" section with good illustrations. A Must Buy if you knit and love hats.

This book of patterns is priced so reasonably for the number of projects that it contains. I was pleased to get my copy and have already begun to enjoy it.