Express your inner animal instincts with these fun and fabulous hats. Adults and children alike will love this collection of absolutely adorable hats, including a cheeky monkey, a roaring lion and an energetic frog. Even on the coldest of winter days, your animal antics will raise smiles and spread some warmth and cheer. Why not knit up a whole menagerie of characters to suit every occasion and mood? Know-how for knitters is at the back of the book with the basic techniques clearly explained, including how to add a fleecy lining for extra cosiness. Sizes are included for children and adults so all the family can have their own hat. A knitted herd of elephants or troop of monkeys is bound to turn some envious heads and impress your friends! Includes 15 clearly presented, easy-to-follow knitting patterns with an illustrated techniques section that explains all the knitting know-how with clear step-by-step instructions. AUTHOR: Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning how to knit and crochet. She went on to study fashion and textile design and became a self-employed children's wear designer, illustrator and commercial interior designer. She now specialises in silkscreen work and designing crochet jewellery through her company Kissy Suzuki (www.kissysuzuki.com). She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa is also working on Crocheted Accessories for GMC Publications and is a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines.