Easy-to-knit hats for easy-to-love babies • 25 super-cute, simple-to-make hats for little heads • Cute-as-a-button projects showcased with stunning baby portraits • Perfect projects for beginning knitters make great baby gifts! 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 the babies who model for her, 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 funny, engaging text and the hundreds of adorable photos. Go beyond blue for boys and pink for girl—make them something nice from Baby Beanies!

"There has never been a craze like Beanie Babies. The $5 beanbag animals with names like Seaweed the Otter and Gigi the Poodle drove a large swath of America into a greed-fueled frenzy as they chased the rarest Beanie Babies, whose values escalated weekly in the late 1990s. Just as strange as the mass hysteria was the man behind it. Sometimes called the "Steve Jobs of plush" by his employees, he obsessed over every detail of every animal his company ever released. He had no marketing budget and no connections, but he had something more valuable - an intuitive grasp of human psychology that would make him the richest man in the history of toys. The Great Beanie Baby Bubble is a classic American story of people winning and losing vast fortunes chasing what one dealer remembers as "the most spectacular dream ever sold.""--Back cover.

These baby beanies are a joy to create, because the new Knook makes knitting fun! This specialized crochet hook creates true knitted fabric, while the attached cord completely prevents dropped stitches! It's great for beginners or anyone who would like to learn to knit the easy way. Clear instructions on the basic technique are provided for both right-hand and left-hand stitching, while photos illustrate each step. For easy to experienced skill levels, the 7 designs by Dorothy E. Uhlir are all made with light weight yarn: Bumps, Tracks, Double Diamonds, Doughnuts, Lace Diamonds, Waves, and Marbles. Each pattern is sized for Newborn to 3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.

"At the rate Beanie Babies are being released, snapped up, and retired, it can be difficult to get a handle on the ever-changing market. That's why this collector's guide is a must-have for longtime collectors as well as those just starting out. Beanie Babies Collector's Guide profiles every existing and retired Beanie Baby and showcases all the most important collectible information with lively descriptions and fun facts, including: Birthday; release date; retired date; style number; estimated market or secondary-market value; profiles detailing what makes each Beanie Baby special. Crammed with full-color photos, price lists, and loads of collectible information, Beanie Babies Collector's Guide is the source for all you ever wanted to know about Beanie Babies."--Back cover.

Baby knits are always a hot trend in knitting and this book is sure to please! With a dozen different patterns, there is something for every style and preference. From our whimsical Happy Gnome to our chic Angelique, there is a special beanie for that special little one in your life. What makes this book special? With easy to intermediate skill levels, you can foray into some more complicated knitting techniques such as cables or lace while still on a smaller scale. These projects are portable and perfect for traveling! We're featuring many techniques, including cables, lace, stranded colorwork, appliqué and more!

Collection of seven baby hats to knit.