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Crochet hats and mittens for the whole family!

With all patterns sized for newborn through adult large, you can make warm and woolly mittens and hats for all. Novice crocheters can start with the easy December Hat and Mittens or a simple headband, while those with more advanced skills may want to jump right in with the Celtic Cable. Most items are unisex; personalize with color choices to make each item one of a kind.

There are 7 designs for hats and headbands in a variety of styles and 4 mitten patterns, including one in the popular fingerless style that can also have a flap to keep fingers warm. Most are in the intermediate skill range, and illustrated tutorials for basic stitches and techniques make the patterns accessible for beginners. More complex stitches are given in written instructions as well as being illustrated in crochet stitch diagrams.

With classic styles in a wide range of sizes, Crochet Hats and Mittens for Everyone is sure to become your go-to book for all your gift-giving needs.

Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk is the author ofCrochet Ragdolls, Comfortable Crochet Socks, and the upcoming Crochet Ragdoll Friends. She is also known for her crochet blog A La Sascha (www.alasascha.com). She publishes a variety of crochet patterns in both Dutch and English.