Tops and Toes : A Whimsical Collection to Delight Hat and Sock Knitters by Kara Gott Warner

Published 2009

This title will inspire and excite you to get those needles moving! You'll be impressed by the variety of patterns for babies, kids and adults that are simple and enticing for knitters of every level. A world of excitement to be found in these compact creations. We've selected a variety of designs to excite sock fanatics, as well as an assortment of colorful caps to keep those eager hands busy for hours to come!

Stitch Style Hats: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Editor)

Published 2009

Top off an outfit with a fashion-forward hat! You don't need to be a stitch master to complete this cool collection of projects, because every one is easy and breezy and simple to stitch. From a reversible cap to a pretty lace snood and a jaunty beret, there’s something to please every style maven.

Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads by Amanda Keeys

Published 2008

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!

Hats: A Knitter's Dozen by Knitter's Magazine (Editor

Published 2005 but available online

Traditional to whimsical stocking caps and hats with twists and turns, textures, and lots of color work are among the best ideas for hats from Knitter's Magazine featured in this project book. Providing knitters with an opportunity to learn while they create, these 18 hat projects range in complexity to appeal to beginning through advanced skill levels. Knitters are invited to either start out with more ordinary yarns and stitches or to experiment with rich yarns and sophisticated stitches. A variety of embellishments and visually appealing instructions will inspire knitters to create their own custom designs.

Scrumptious Toppers for Tots and Toddlers: 30 Hats and Caps from Debby Ware

Published 2008

Hats, adorable hats. Knitting maven Debby Ware, creator of the famous DebbyWare knit kits, has drawn on her years of experience to put together 30 pint-sized hat and cap patterns filled with bright and unusual color combinations. Three separate sections — Homecomings, Hooplas, and Humdingers — are filled with such delightful designs as the Newborn Beanie, Hobo Hat, Holly Holiday, Peppermint Cap, Feather Fedora, Lemon Drop, Black & Bright Beret, and many more for newborns to children up to 2 years. Not only are these cute and quirky caps fun and easy to knit, they are instant family heirlooms that can be handed down to each new generation.