With 30 completely original patterns for fun and functional hats; this globe-trotting collection presents clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions for knitters of all skill levels. History and folklore from the hats country of origin accompany each project. Included are felted cowboy hats; festive hats from Cameroon and Japan; historic derbies from around Europe; a beaded cloche from Afghanistan; warm cossacks from Russia; and darling baby bonnets from Nigeria and China. Each unique topper is an item of style and of substance. The imaginative and versatile designs and range of yarns and techniques put a new spin on the standard hat pattern and reinterpret these folk classics for modern knitters.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Bill Marx stands on his own!By R. GlueckI have a rather large library of books concerning the Marx Brothers and consider myself to be as well versed as anyone with regard to the lives of the principle three actors; Harpo; Chico; and Groucho. I originally purchased "SoHS" with hope of further insight to the lives of Gummo and Zeppo. I got that; but only a minor spoonful of what I really wanted to know. Instead I got a healthy serving of how Harpo and his beloved Susan lived; worked; and raised their four kids. Youd think that was enough; but it isnt. Harpos oldest son has plowed forth in life; full of naievity that required a sore education in the school of hard knocks. Gifted and intelligent; Bill Marx narrates his education as a Marx child; a celebritys son; a man forced into growing up with some burdens similar to our own; and some unique. I found amazing parallels to my own life in his writing until I realized; they arent so amazing! On the other hand; through a remarkable series of coincidences; Bill learns about his ancestry; who his birth mother was; why he was put up for adoption; and why he is still loved by his late parents; all of them.There is a stream of consciousness Marx Brothers movie included in the end of the text; and I could have done without it; but for whatever reason it is there. Some of Bills stories are so funny that I literally burst out laughing and woke up my wife in doing so. The goldfish in the clinic being one.I the end; I have to say; I wish I knew Billy Marx more intimately as a friend; a buddy; a pal. I still have questions about Uncles Gummo and Zeppo; but I know Bill very well; just as he knows me. And we havent yet met in person.If you are a confirmed Marxist; and frankly; you wont be reading this unless you are; this is a necessary component of your library. Harpo would give it five honks; I gave it four. You should honk it yourself.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Recommended for all the "Fans"By lindsay devereuxAs a big Marx Bros fan I have a collection of all movies and most books.I was happy to have the opportunity to purchase this latest addition for my library.Would like to have discovered more "untold stories" of the Marx Brosand there are a few new ones in here. Suppose most have been covered before in previous books.Bill Marx does a competent job with the Autbiogrpahy and is very grounded and honest.Recommended for all the "fans"0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read Bill Marx storyBy Richard BergmanBob Marx had a very interesting and individual history. He is probably the luckiest guy in the world. He was adopted by Harpo Marx; and was a gifted musician because his birth parents had musical talent. His story is very interesting with lots of interesting stories of celebrities of a long-gone era. I found it very entertaining and easy to read. I recommend it!!