Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads [Paperback]

Amanda Keeys (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 28, 2008

Easy-to-knit hats for easy-to-love babies



• 25 super-cute, simple-to-make hats for little heads


• Cute-as-a-button projects showcased with stunning baby portraits


• Perfect projects for beginning knitters make great baby gifts!



Whatever their activities, we think you'll agree: babies should wear hats. Mainly because they look so darned cute in hats! And they look really, really cute in Baby Beanies. Author and photographer Amanda Keeys designed these enchanting toppers for the babies who model for her, and her simple patterns use bright colors, lush textures, and quirky embellishments to rise to the top. Directions for basic stitches and techniques are included, so even beginning knitters can easily whip up a present for a special baby. Readers will enjoy the funny, engaging text and the hundreds of adorable photos. Go beyond blue for boys and pink for girl—make them something nice from Baby Beanies!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Amanda Keeys is a professional children’s photographer and a mother of four. A self-taught knitter, she began designing her own patterns to fill the ultra-cute market niche. Her hats are sold online at www.mskat.etsy.com. She lives in Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823099032
• ISBN-13: 978-0823099030
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars cute but... December 30, 2009

By kayti

Format:Paperback

i purchased this book several months ago and have fallen in love with it. it has given me lots of different ideas to use in my own hat making. and every single one of the hats is darling. that being said, of the hats i have knitted from the book, each one of the patterns contains at least one mistake. as an intermediate knitter, i have recognized the mistakes and am able to "fix" the pattern so i can achieve the desired end however, for a beginning knitter or one who is unfamiliar with hat patterns, i would find that very frustrating. overall, a great book to add to any pattern book library but with a few drawbacks...

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Hats, Indeed!! November 22, 2008

By L. Peacemaker

Format:Paperback

I didn't buy this book on Amazon but saw it here after buying it at a well-known book store for much more....grumble grumble. Having said that, I have to say that this book is definitely worth every penny!

There are easy to follow patterns for over 25 different hats and each one is darling! How to decide which one to knit first?!

I have been knitting for about a year but still consider myself a beginner. This book is perfect for newer knitters because many of the patterns only require knowing how to knit, purl, K2tog,K3tog,yo,join new colors, use DPNs (which isn't hard - just a little awkward), and more. Since you are knitting hats, you will be using circular needles.

The beginning of the book has several illustrated pages of instructions on all the basics that I mentioned previously.

There are more advanced patterns, too. Cables, stranded knitting, etc. are used in a few patterns but there are basic how-to's alongside the pattern so you feel comfortable attempting them.

At the beginning of each pattern the author lists the yarn used, needle size, and skills needed in order to make the exact hat in the picture or one with your own color combinations using similar yarn. She also includes sizing for 0-6mos,6-12 mos,1-2 years,and 2 years and up.

I am almost finished knitting the Accordion Hat and it is coming out just like the one in the book - I am thrilled!

I highly recommend this book. Every hat is so sweet and you will want to knit every one of them for the little sweeties in your life!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great book! February 4, 2009

By debra knobelman

Format:Paperback

i was looking for a book of hat patterns which i could use to make baby hats and adapt to adult size to donate to the oncology floor of the hospital where my daughter works as a nurse. these are great patterns; clear, easily understood, logical. i haven't found any errors yet, a problem often encountered in other knitting books. (doesn't anyone test these things???) my only complaint is that altho there is a "yarn size" chart in the beginning, with the skein symbol with the number in it, the actual patterns do NOT have that symbol, meaning some trial and error for substitutions.
try making the accordian hat on 9's with vanna's choice in a sophisticated color duo and you'll have a cool hat for yourself. ditto for the beret with the eyelet band.