Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads (Paperback)

by Amanda Keeys (Author)
Key Phrases: knit round, baby beanies, joining new color, Mission Falls, Malabrigo Worsted Hand-Dyed Merino, Fair Isle (more...)

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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 her professional portraits of babies, 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 engaging text and the adorable photos. Go beyond blue for boys and pink for girls—make them something nice from Baby Beanies!

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 use in her photographs of babies. Her adorable hats are sold online at www.mskat.etsy.com. She lives in Sydney, Australia.

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Product Details Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Watson-Guptill (October 28, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0823099032 ISBN-13: 978-0823099030 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,471 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #1 in  Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Beanie Babies #18 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Fashion #22 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Knitting

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knit round, baby beanies, joining new color, thread tail through remaining stitches, purl all stitches, knit every round, knit all stitches, decreasing round, stitch marker, bind off all stitches, repeat round, circular needles, working yarn, yarn needle, cut yarn, inches pattern, stockinette stitch, cable needle, yarn tail, garter stitch, piece measures, extra stitch, knit stitch

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Mission Falls, Malabrigo Worsted Hand-Dyed Merino, Fair Isle

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Hats, Indeed!!, November 22, 2008 By  L. Peacemaker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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! 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The best!, January 26, 2009 By  Stephanie Micci "princessa" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    My husband's grandmother showed me this book this weekend. She had purchased it as a gift for the local library in memory of one of her friends. Needless to say, I was completely smitten with the book, and immediately copied down the ISBN so that I could come on here and purchase it. The hats in this book are absolutely adorable. I just can't wait to get started on making these hats. I laughed and joked with her that I need to find more people that have babies. My favorite is the special occasion hat. I think it would be so adorable for a christening. Too sweet! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars great book!, February 4, 2009 By  debra knobelman "momcat" (new jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners! I got the urge to learn to knit after having my little girl, and decided to try a knitting class at a local knit shop. Read more Published 2 days ago by A. Bledsoe 4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas. Fantastic beanies for babies that are just too cute. Am aussie and having a little bit of trouble finding the right wool but have contacted the stockist as listed in back of book... Read more Published 12 days ago by Belinda Shepherd 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring! I've been away from knitting for a number of years & when I picked up "Baby Beanies" & saw the adorable hats I couldn't wait to get back to my needles & yarn. Read more Published 1 month ago by Lila Dressler 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, I am so impressed. I am so impressed with the quality of this book. I want to make all of these hats. Such a creative and beautiful book. I highly reccommend this book. Read more Published 2 months ago by J. Owens 5.0 out of 5 stars If you have to choose between several baby hats book, this is definitely the one !!!! I've read several baby hat books, but this one is by far the best, and the pictures are adorable. Of course it helps that the author is also a child photographer... Read more Published 3 months ago by Irene Bartlett 5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!! The first knitting book I bought and I love this!! I've already made 3 hats and they came out wonderful! Amanda is very detailed on how to do each hat. Read more Published 3 months ago by A. Melgoza 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book. Baby Beanies rocks! I first checked this book out at the library. After seeing all the wonderful projects I just had to buy it. This is a great book filled with cute, colorful little hats to knit. Read more Published 3 months ago by Deborah G 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book I am a yo yo knitter. That is to say I've taken up knitting and failed at least 5 times in the past 8 years. Read more Published 4 months ago by L. Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars Best Beanies!!! I just received this book from the library and now I will be buying it here on Amazon. Every single hat and I mean every single hat is just adorable. Read more Published 4 months ago by E. Singer 5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable hats! I bought this book to add to my collection of baby hat patterns. I just love to make baby hats. This is a great book comparable with Itty Bitty hats. Read more Published 5 months ago by pkcmom54 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823099032
• ISBN-13: 978-0823099030
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,471 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #1 in	Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Beanie Babies
  #18 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Fashion
  #22 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Knitting

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	L. Peacemaker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best!, January 26, 2009

By	Stephanie Micci "princessa" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband's grandmother showed me this book this weekend. She had purchased it as a gift for the local library in memory of one of her friends. Needless to say, I was completely smitten with the book, and immediately copied down the ISBN so that I could come on here and purchase it.

The hats in this book are absolutely adorable. I just can't wait to get started on making these hats. I laughed and joked with her that I need to find more people that have babies. My favorite is the special occasion hat. I think it would be so adorable for a christening. Too sweet!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	debra knobelman "momcat" (new jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.