Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers: Detailed Techniques for Knitting in the Round [Spiral-bound]

Carri Hammett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2011

This book goes beyond a collection of projects to teach the reader useful information about the yarns and stitch patterns. Every project in Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers teaches the knitter something unique about the yarns/fibers that are used. Lessons are learned by knitting mittens and hats for kids and adults. Styles include quirky, perky, classic, and luxe—something for everyone! Containing about 30 projects, this book shows you project variations knitted in different fibers, color combos, and stitch patterns.

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About the Author

Carri Hammett is a prolific writer who got her start by designing for customers in the yarn shop she opened in 2002. She loves to collaborate with both readers and customers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She lives in Chanhassen, MN and is the author of several books including Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers , Knitting 101, and Ready, Set, Knit Cables.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international; Spi edition (January 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589235754
• ISBN-13: 978-1589235755
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carri Hammett is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Since opening the shop in 2002 she has developed a loyal customer base from not only the Twin Cities but all over the world. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of three books: Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lover; Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers; and Ready, Set, Knit Cables.

Carri lives in Minnesota with her husband. She also has three kids who all know how to knit (she's still working on her husband to learn). Carri loves to hear from her readers. You can send her an email at [e-mail].

CARRI TALKS ABOUT HER NEWEST BOOK:
I'm really excited about Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers. I think it combines the best of both reference books and designer books and would be welcome in the library of knitters with all experience levels. Knitters who are new to knitting in the round will find clear, concise step-by-step directions. Experienced knitters will value the hat and mitten patterns for many gauges and sizes. Yarn lovers will enjoy the many designer projects using high quality yarns found at their LYS. Finally, anyone with a baby in their life will be delighted by the baby section.

I write the books that I wanted to be able to sell when I owned a yarn shop. After years of experience as a LYS owner I understand what confuses knitters and what questions often bring them back to the shop for help. My goal is to write books that give knitters all the information they might need to make what is shown in the book. An independent knitter feels smart and empowered and that's exactly who yarn shop owners want as customers.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic book for Knitting Mittens and Hats, January 11, 2011

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Bonnie Brody "Book Lover and Knitter" (Port St. Lucie, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers: Detailed Techniques for Knitting in the Round (Spiral-bound)

Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers: Detailed Techniques for Knitting in the Round is the latest knitting book to make its way this winter for knitting hats and mittens. It has some unique things going for it. There is a detailed section on hat basics and one on mitten basics that are a real plus for anyone knitting in the round. The instructions are step-by-step for a generic hat and mitten set. It even provides yardages needed for hats and mittens of different sizes. As a long-term hat knitter, I find their information accurate and very helpful for the beginner and intermediate knitter.

The first half of the book includes hat patterns are all basic and good for beginning knitters. The same is true for the mitten patterns. They are both in garter or stockinette stitch and don't change the basic template. The second half of the book begins to get a bit more creative with slip stitch patterns, cables, stripes, and other types of patterned hats or mittens.

Each pattern walks you through to the end step by step. That is the beauty and the strength of this book, along with the how-to sections. There are some lovely patterns for babies that are adorable. If I were to buy my first hat book or if I were an inexperienced hat knitter and wanted something to refer to and use as a template, this is the perfect book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful for novice and expert knitters, February 18, 2011

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quilty (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers: Detailed Techniques for Knitting in the Round (Spiral-bound)

This is a great book for learning how to knit in the round; the book is spiral bound so it lays flat. The patterns are easy to do but there are some that are challenging enough for the intermediate knitter. If you want to move beyond the basic scarf this may be the book for you. I loved the mix of patterns, there is a little something here for everyone.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Sticks, February 4, 2011

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This review is from: Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers: Detailed Techniques for Knitting in the Round (Spiral-bound)

Love the book. Easy to follow for every skill of knitter. I knit one of the hats for a baby and it was darling. The big plus is the direction are for more than one type of yarn. This is really a plus since one cannot always fine the correct yarn or may want to use one of our stash yarns. The guide to yarn combinations is very helpful. I am always surprised after knitting for years that I can find a treasure in this new book. I will suggest this to to new and old knitters since this has patterns for every level. Will make a nice gift for someone that wants to be knitting.