Enjoyable read. Very easy going read. Cant wait to read more from poppy

What a gorgeous book. Dee was a high flyer who loses her job unexpectedly. She's been called to help her brother who has managed to break both of his wrists. He runs a wool shop and has a vlog where he has lots of followers. When Dee spends time in the shop her background has her thinking of plenty of ways to raise the profile of the shop and raise lots of money.
Spending time with her brother has a great effect on her- she realises that her family is very important to her and that her work had overtaken her life. She also catches up with an old friend who's just had a prem baby.
That brought back lots of memories of being in hospital with prem twins and feeling that they didn't really belong to me until we could take them out of the incubator.
I loved the charity drive to knit lots of little hats for them and the way it was organised you could imagine yourself there.
I loved all of the characters- plenty of family relationships, friendships, romance all wrapped up in a lovely heartwarming story.
It made me want to visit a lovely 'yarn shop' and buy enough wool to make a pretty project- but as I am the world's slowest knitter, I might be tempted to pass it onto my mum

TWG and knitting do not go hand in hand. I'm more likely to tie myself in a knot with the wool instead of knitting with it (and no, not in the kinky way either). I used to knit...a very long time ago, but I expected one of those Jean Greenhowe doll patterns to be completed a lot quicker than it actually was. Granted I was eight, but that's not the point. As an avid reader, I have only read one other book which has knitting as its theme...surprisingly! As soon as I saw Poppy Dolan's new novel I was rather eager to let myself loose into the knowledge of, er, purl stitch and such. Well, that and it looked so much fun.

To be perfectly honest, I really didn't know what I was expecting 'The Woolly Hat Knitting Club' to entail (apart from the obvious), yet I was still rather surprised when the 'drama' bells rang within the storyline after several pages. I rubbed my hands together with glee thinking that I was in for a bumpy ride....and it was two broken wrists. TWO BROKEN WRISTS. I never knew knitting was such a dangerous sport! I jest....kinda. I will probably sound mean now, but as soon as the two broken wrists became part of the storyline in great detail, I couldn't help but giggle. I could just imagine two arms stuck out like a snowman. Let me just say that if it happened to me, I wouldn't be laughing, but it was just the way it was described in the storyline that made me chuckle.

Whilst I hoped I would laugh, I never expected to feel tears prick my eyes when the storyline went from jokey, to incredibly serious. Reader, it gave me all the feels and I'm not even joking. Two words - premature babies. That's all I'm saying (it's in the blurb so I won't get told off). For me personally, the direction in which the storyline took after the emotional scene made the entire novel go up several notches. Instead of it just being about knitting and broken wrists; the storyline started to have meaning and incredible depth.

Now, as I admitted at the start of this novel - I am not a knitter. However, after reading about the woolly hats for premature babies, I have decided to re-learn how to knit and get some premature baby hats knitted for my local area. That whole situation hit home for many, many personal reasons and thanks to Poppy Dolan, I am actually going to give something back. Without the author's important message in her storyline, I wouldn't have been given the kick up the backside.

I thoroughly enjoyed 'The Woolly Hat Knitting Club' as it was cleverly written and so unique. That said, I couldn't really work out what the issue with Dee was later on in the book, I didn't see an issue in her actions so I became a little confused by her brothers reactions. Maybe that's just me I don't know!

The highlight of Poppy Dolan's novel (aside from the hats), was the 90's references. I laughed out loud to several of the band names, even re-reading a previous page to see whether what I read was actually what I read! Absolutely brilliant. 

All in all, 'The Woolly Hat Knitting Club' is a feel good novel which is guaranteed to make you giggle, whilst also preparing you for world dominance - knitting style. A perfect paced read from start to finish; Poppy Dolan has written a storyline with a heart of gold and never-ending hugs. The perfect pick me up book.

Thanks Canelo,

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

Poppy Dolan is back again with her new novel "The Woolly Hat Knitting Club", and even though knitting is totally not my thing (but I have other talents, really!), it IS Poppy Dolan's book and I requested it without hesitation - I fell in love with her books some time ago and I am incredibly happy that after a long break she's back with her second book this year - keep them coming, Poppy!

The story started very promising and engaging, with Dee being very suddenly being fired from her beloved job. Then I think it went a little downhill and slowed down a bit but I was still caught up in the novel and kept my fingers crossed for (almost) everybody. Dee has really gone on a journey of self - developing and finding her priorities, becoming a new person in short. She had a passion, when she did something she put all her heart into it and she loved her family. She didn't hesitate for a single moment to leave behind her life in London when her younger brother JP breaks both his wrists and needs help. Actually, this is where her new life starts - even if she doesn't know it yet herself! What we don't know about JP yet is that he's a knitter, runs a blog and the crafting gangs out there just love him. Dee doesn't knit. At all. But she's still there to help him, especially as after a chance encounter with her school friend Becky Dee realises they can help! So then we follow her, JP and some of their friends (and enemies) bringing the challenge to life.

I admit, I had some problems to get into the book. I mean, all this knitting, the structure and colours of the yarn, descriptions of needles or whatever the right name is, and generally, there was something keeping me back, but fortunately this overwhelming feel - good factor, the positivity and the wonderful message took over and I just simply started to enjoy this book. It was so warm that you just can't not like it, and I really am not sure what my problem was.

We see Dee changing, seeing there are other things that count in life than work, seeing different perspectives, and I enjoyed watching her realising all those things. I always like such characters that set their priorities right. Actually, all of the characters are really well drawn. They are down to earth, they have their battles and struggles and they really feel realistic. They play their parts well and there is enough personality in all of them to like them and fell for them, even though their futures are a little bit predictable.

"The woolly Hat Knitting Club" was a lovely story about realising the importance of a family and friends with a beautiful message in it, also touching upon issues that are so important but not often talked about such as premature babies. It is thoughtful but also light - hearted and easy to read, fun and poignant and I simply liked it. It was written in a lovely, warm way and actually, it was all I was expecting from this book. Recommended!

I do have an affinity for knitting and I certainly don't get my needles out often enough, but I was drawn to The Woolly Hat Knitting Club like a granny to a woolshop. I expected it to be a bit of a chicklit book, with a bit of knitting in it, so I was really surprised to find myself taking note of some life lessons along the way. I love a book that gives me something to think about at the end, and I think it's rather apt that I am starting a new job on the day that I am releasing my review of The Woolly Hat Knitting Club for the blog tour. You will see why if you read on...

Delilah and her brother, Julian, (Dee and JP to their friends) co-own a haberdashery in the picturesque village of Fenwild. Not one to be sexist, but you would expect Dee to be the knitting enthusiast but instead it is her brother JP. JP has made quite a name for himself on social media as About a (Knitting) Boy so he is distraught when he breaks both his wrists and has to call on his sister for help. Luckily for JP, Dee has just been fired from her high-powered job in the city so she is around to help out...or take over and PR the hell out of his knitting business, more like! When she's not seething about her arch-rival, Ben, who she thinks got her fired, Dee is trying to secure investment in JP's business...but is that what JP wants or is it all that Dee knows?

When Dee runs into an old friend, Becky, in the local supermarket a new business plan is born. Becky has just prematurely given birth to her son, Chester, but she hasn't even been able to hold him yet, never mind find clothes to fit him. Although JP is unable to knit in his current predicament, Dee asks him to give a shout out to his followers to knit tiny baby hats and they are overwhelmed by the response. The idea snowballs into a knitathon and JP really gets to see who his friends are...with Dee finally seeing that there's more to life than work.

What a thought-provoking story this was, both about paying it forward by being charitable and about the work/life balance. I've heard all the 'work to live not live to work' sayings many times and at the beginning I really didn't see what was wrong with Dee throwing herself into her work 24/7 - after all that's all she had. EXACTLY!!! That's all she had but she could have so much more! Family, friends and love are all waiting to be plucked from the tree of life but you have to take a walk into the forest to see this as you can't see it from your desk at work. As soon as Dee felt the warm glow of happiness, I had a bit of an epiphany and saw where I had been going wrong for the last however many years. So like I say, I expected to settle down to some warm glow hot chocolate sipping chicklit but got a lot more out of The Woolly Hat Knitting Club than I expected.

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club ticked all the boxes for me with family and friendship playing a huge part, but also thinking of others as well as yourself. There really is something extra special about giving a gift you have made yourself as there's a little bit of love and happiness woven into the item along with every stitch. The Woolly Hat Knitting Club is what I would call an onion book; it has so many layers and it's a delight to see them being peeled away to reveal a shiny new core or whatever an onion has in its middle. Maybe an onion doesn't have a kernel, but there's definitely a kernel of wisdom in this book should you choose to see it.

I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion. I am releasing my review as part of the blog tour.

This book is definitely an example of how one person can try to help one person and it snowballs into helping many as well as finding what you thought you were looking for in your own backyard.

Wow! I loved this book! You are right at home in JP,s knitting store. If you are a knitter you will almost feel the yarn and needles in your hands as you grow to love Delilah, JP, Becky and the rest. A lesson in what really makes us happy, love,family and friends. And beautiful yarn knitted into tiny hats!

Poppy Dolan is fast becoming my new favourite author. First up lets discuss this beautiful and colourful cover. It's bright and draws you in immediately. Add in the stripped awning and you're in love with the cover! I love the cute little woolly hats hanging up in the shop window and the small potted plants either side.

Now with the story itself ... I can't say much else other than I loved it! As soon as I saw the cover of the book I knew I just had to read it. The description was intriguing and I couldn't wait to find out what the story was all about. As the whole story is based around Dee, her brother JP and his knitting shop. It's a completely different kind of story to which you normally tend to read and for that I found it to be totally refreshing and so, so interesting.

The characters themselves are so easy to relate to and I found myself loving each and every one of them. There wasn't a character that I thought was a bit annoying, or a storyline that was a bit far fetched. It was light-hearted and easy to read. Exactly what you want from a Chick Lit novel.

Without giving too much away, the story revolves around Dee and her workaholic life. After she's fired, she heads back home to help JP run their knitting shop, and it's there that she bumps into old school friend Becky. Becky had just had a baby - but he was born weeks and weeks early so found it difficult to find clothes that fit him to keep him warm. This is where JP and Dee step in, they plan on raising awareness and knitting lots of baby hats to help premature babies around the UK.

However, along the way there is of course romance, humour and some drama too! Which makes for a very enjoyable read. I just found this story to be so heart-warming, especially because it's all based around a good cause and raising awareness for it.

Overall, I loved this story and I'm sure you will too! Thank you to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club is a nice and cute story that will touch your heart from the bright cover until the last page.

I liked to follow Delilah in this adventure.She is a workaholic who can't never live without a plan but I appreciated how she changes chapter after chapter becoming an improved person in the end,a person who enjoy her life and finds the time to live outside of her office.

Poppy Dolan created such a good group of characters that make this book really enjoyable.

This was a nice story although I did struggle to get into it. There was too much information about Dee's job at the beginning.

Dee rushes off to help her brother JP after he breaks his wrists. JP owns a knitting shop.

Dee is fired from her job and after meeting up with a friend who has a premature baby, she enlists the help of JP s friends in knitting baby hats.

Ben who worked at the same place as Dee swears he had nothing to do with her being fired. After a while she she gets Ben involved in the knitting and realises he is very nice.

This is a nice romantic comedy and I would advise you persevere with it.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley for my unbiased opinion of the book. I enjoyed this book. There were a few clues in the early part of the book was a dead giveaway as to how it was going to end. I fell in love with all the characters and hope the author continues it into a series.

I was drawn to this book because I love knitting!
A great bunch of characters in and around the knitting shop.
I liked how supportive they are as a family.

Loved it! Dee is thrown from her corporate life into a gentle rural world centred around knitting. I loved the humour, the warmth, the romance and the recognition if what is really important in life.
Imagine being cuddled up into your most snuggly oversized and comfortable jumper. That's what this book feels like. Read it.

I read this book whilst I was on holiday and absolutely loved it. It has made me come back and getting out the knitting needles again.

This is the sort of book you want to read when you'd like a few happy hours of enjoying a good story which makes you smile. Dolan has created a nice little world with Dee and JP and the knitting store. So often books with knitting are cozies or about women who find themselves as a group but this is a bit different. Dee starts a knitting initiative to make hats for babies and ropes in her nemesis Ben, who insists he's not behind her termination from her job. She also starts down the path of social media and digital marketing. There's some romance but there's also a good tale of brothers and sisters. I'd not read Dolan before so thanks much to Netgalley for the arc. You will like this if you'd like a book that does have some ups and downs for the characters but is suffused with happiness.

As soon as I saw the cover for this book I knew this was a must read! The cover is bold and really eye catching and makes you want to pick up the book and read it. The Woolly Hat Knitting Club is based on knitting and I really found the whole story something different from the normal sort of stories I have read before.
The characters are very easy to warm to and I really enjoyed the character ''Dee's'' story. When we first meet her she is a very busy workaholic that doesn't seem to have any social time to herself, then we see her go through a change and she spends more time with her family and friends and she really becomes a new woman. I loved how kind and caring she is and how much she turned her brothers business around.
The Woolly Hat Knitting Club is really fresh and modern and very enjoyable.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I was sorry when it came to an end. There's a romance (more than one actually), but it doesn't dominate the story, which is about the main character, Dee, figuring out what makes her happy. Nothing new about that perhaps, but combined with the other strands of knitting, old friends, new friends, business, sibling relationships, and a very worthy campaign to knit tiny hats for premature babies, makes this an absorbing story. Dee is very likeable, even if she does like to be in the driving seat. I liked all the supporting characters, and I particularly enjoyed all the creative ideas.

I’d never read anything by Poppy Dolan before so discovering her writing was such a nice surprise when I was sent a copy of this book.
‘The Wooly Hat Knitting Club’ is a title which is as gentle as the story itself - a group of people come together to knit for charity and help JP Blackthorn keep his business going, after he has broken both wrists.

Delilah Blackthorn, Dee to friends and family, is a highly-motivated, intelligent business woman, and as good as she is in high stakes deals, the rest of her life falls to the wayside. After being unceremoniously fired she is forced to move in with JP and try to start her life again.

The characters in this novel bring you nothing but joy - there is nothing to offend and everyone gets what they deserve in the end, whether it be good or bad. We get a glimpse into JP’s past and his struggles, but more importantly, it’s easy to see his future at the end of the novel: a happy relationship with the girl next door. Every characters plays their part, developed enough so they all have unique personalities, enough variety not to get bored.

Anyone who works in marketing or digital content will be on familiar ground with all the jargon that Dolan throws into her book. It feels very surreal to read books that incorporate that kind of thing, mention Brexit and such contemporary things; It all feels very…modern. I love it - it makes a simple story that has been told many times before different and relatable. I thought using vlogging and social media was a very clever and accurate way of doing what needed to be done, and it’s probably something we’ll see a lot more of in writing.

If you’re looking for an easy book to read, with great characters and fully developed story, please read ‘The Wooly Hat Knitting Club’!