I have been knitting for twenty years. Rarely have I wanted to knit every single pattern in a knitting book, but Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods is one of those specials books. It went on my Amazon list immediately. This is a book that I will use often to make hats for everyone in my extended family and for charity. Diane Serviss is an amazing designer.

So many patterns for really cool hats and great instructions. I found several patterns that I want to try and appreciate the photos of models wearing each hat in the book. This book is a must have in public libraries.

I love just enough of the patterns in this book to make it a 5 star knitting book. I don't expect to like all the patterns you find in craft books, but I at least want to like a quarter or third of them. This book is actually worth it for one pattern alone--the Latvian Lamprey hat. OMG! This is a gorgeous hat! I've started making it using multiple strands of worsted to equal the bulky. I also had to go adjust my needle size.

Anyhow, in addition to the patterns there are also great photographs. And not the same picture over and over, either, but different, thoughtful pictures of the projects from different angles.

I have to admit I'm not wild about the craze for slouchy knitted hats, but I actually liked a few in this book. If you love the slouchy style this book is a must.

The directions seem direct and are nicely laid out (if you are a knitter you know what I mean)

Beautiful patterns and great instructions!

This is a great set of hat patterns that includes simple enough for beginners and ones that will force knitters to conquer a new skill. Even better is the lack of specific yarn for each project. This could be a great stash buster for all my fellow yarn hoarders out there.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC in return for my unbiased review. This book does have some inventive patterns for hoods, berets, hats, and cowls. There isn’t a lot of duplication here! I really liked three of the patterns, which I plan to make: the marigold slouchy hat, Pine Hill beret (color work!) and Moorland Heather beanie. A few of the others were memorable and hip as well- but there were a bunch that were not at all my cup of tea. A few had strange shapes, and then I’m not sure I can rock a fairy tale bonnet. But if you’re searching for solidly-written patterns for unique hat shapes, this is the book for you!

KNOCKOUT KNIT HATS AND HOODS features 30 fun designs for beanies, tams, slouches and more by Diane Serviss, co-owner and designer of Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, known for its enchanting hats and accessories seen on TV and in films. This new collection offers a “knockout” variety of cables, texture, color work, and pom-poms, with step-by-step instructions and pictures. Contains elegant choices for beginners and skilled knitters alike.

Pub Date 01 Oct 2018

Thanks to Rowman & Littlefield and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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A great variety of patterns that all look astounding. Most are difficult and need some skill to pull off, but if you can put in the time to learn cables or how to carefully count and follow directions well you will be rewarded. This book may scare away beginners, or provide something to aspire to, but the target audience is definately the confident, established knitter. The patterns are great, 90 % of which I would wear personally, and 40% of which i feel I could accurately knit. A great book to be inspired by.

Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods is an attractive coffee table book and a fun resource for those interested in knitting hats and hoods. There are lots of cute options. Bonus: there is a visual index, so that you can quickly look over the options to find something to make without needing to match the visual to the name of the item.

Disclaimer: I am new to knitting, so this review comes from a relative newbie. For those who are newer to knitting or who need a reminder about how to do certain stitches, there is a visual stitch dictionary that uses photographs to show various stitches. This looks like a really great resource.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Rowman & Littlefield for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book.

This book has a bunch of wonderful hat patterns in all different styles. I gravitated mostly to the beanies, but there are also patterns for hoods, tams, berets, grownup bonnets and more. The Pine Hill Drive Beret is a gorgeous fair isle design that really stands out. Many knitting techniques and fancy stitches are used, such as color work, cables and lace. While some of the hats were a bit too whimsical for my taste, the majority were stylish and I could see myself knitting and wearing them. There is also a great technique section at the back of the work with lots of photo tutorials for the different stitches used in the book. I would recommend this book to knitters who like to make hats and who want to try some new techniques.

I received an ARC of this book to read from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods by Diane Serviss is a book I look forward to adding to my collection. There are 30 beautifully designed hats and hoods for all ages, from glamorous to whimsical, stylishly warm hats any one would be delighted to wear. The photographs by Gale Zucker are gorgeous, and what I really like is that many of the patterns explore techniques that some may not have done before and these hats and hoods provide the perfect vehicle to learn the new techniques. The patterns are well written with clear and concise instructions and the back section of the book has one of the best set of instructions for the Kitchener stitch that I have seen... Kitchener Stitch being one of my bugaboos ... I hate it but I happened to have to finish off a sock at the time I was evaluating this book and was quite happy that I now think I’ve mastered it. Excellent Book Publishing Date October 1, 2018 #NetGalley #Knockoutknithatsandhoods

Great ideas and patterns for knitters. I loved the different styles and the step-by-step instructions with pictures.

This is a very well explained knitting book. Has a great variety of hats. Written instructions and charts are included . There is texture, colorwork, and Cables. Something for everyone.. One thing that is really throughout is the glossary with pictures plus names of the hats so you can easily find what you want, also the techniques x]can be found too.

I was super excited to receive and advanced preview of Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods by Diane Serviss. Needles and yard are ready!!! While all the hats are amazing I especially like the cabled knit on the cover. Patterns look perfectly detailed with illustrations at the back if you get stuck.

I received a free copy of Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods (30 Engaging Designs for Beanies, Tams, Slouches, and More) by Diane Serviss in exchange for an honest review. As the title suggests, this book contains patterns for a variety of hat styles. The patterns range from the quirky to the classic. Though most of the patterns are for bulky and worsted weight yarns, there is one pattern that calls for DK. There is a hidden gem in the back of the book. It has step-by-step photo tutorials on the techniques used in the book. Overall, this would be an excellent resource for beginning knitters just beginning to learn about knitting hats or experienced knitters in search of really quick projects.

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Growing up in New England, I learned early that one can never have too many hats; you need differently colored/styles ones to go with various outfits, etc. This book is great because it offers a variety of styles, as well as a variety of skill levels.

My favorite part, though, was that the author included hats/samples knit in yarns that can be found not only in specialty yarn stores, but also in a variety of big box stores (there's a few Lionbrand hats and a few Loops and Threads). It's rare to find a book with a healthy mix of the two and this makes the book accessible to a larger audience.

Don't get scared off by the super bulky yarn on the cover. The hats' suggested yarn weights are varied throughout the book.