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contents8 introduction

10 theatrical asymmetrical beret

12 giving chunky cabled toque

14 vivacious basketweave cap

16 natural two-toned watch cap

18 haughty buckled cloche

20 humble tied bonnet

22 mysterious angora cap

24 dignified striped sherpa hat

26 fanciful earmuff hat

28 insightful chunky knit bucket hat

30 nostalgic tweed cloche

32 peaceful cable-edged kerchief

34 outgoing bargello stitch hat

36 mischievous beaded fringe hat

38 aloof cashmere beret

40 matter-of-fact striped beanie

42 literary floppy toque

44 energetic striped eyelet cap

46 lively fair isle stocking cap

48 austere tied hoodie hat

50 poetic scarf hat

52 down-to-earth lumberjack hat

54 confident rippled cap

56 rebellious loop stitch helmet

58 cautious lacy balaclava

60 noble leaf motif headband

62 high-spirited ponytail hat

64 flirtatious spangled hat

66 brooding checkerboard hat

68 earnest textured pillbox

70 romantic flowered cap

72 whimsical two-toned tassel hat

74 joyful felted fedora

76 fun-loving cabled pompom hat

78 idealistic appliquéd pillbox

80 skeptical cabled visor cap

82 jaunty multicolored tassel hat

84 artistic two-toned ribbed hat

86 collected tasseled ski cap

88 determined bobbled tam

94 finding your perfect fit

95 hat anatomy, abbreviations

96 techniques, yarn resources

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Introduction

There’s an old expression that says “clothesmake theman.” You

could also say that the hat makes the woman, and the woman

makes the hat! Once you've decided to knit a hat, you have to

figure out what sort of hat to make. The choices are varied and

vast. First, there’s the general shape, then the color and texture

and, finally, the detailing. What’s a girl to do?

One way to decide is intuitively. How does a particular hat

make you feel when you look at it? For some, getting

dressed in the morning is a no-brainer—just slip on a

carbon copy of what was worn the day before. Uniforms suit

this type of person perfectly. However, many of us, the touchy-

feely types, are ruled by our senses and momentary impulses.

There are days I just couldn’t bear to wear anything bright-

colored, and yet on other days that screaming pink blouse

beckons. Although they might not admit it, some guys even

ponder their morning shirt and tie choices. I don’t explicitly

think about the “whys,” but I do knowmy decisions are based

on mymood when I roll out of bed in the morning. And what’s

wrong with that when the choice is there to be had?

When it comes to hand-knitting hats, the options expand even

further with the plethora of yarn colors and textures available

today; it’s a veritable cornucopia. So take a look within, see how

you respond to the each of the 40 designs, then cast on. And of

course, you can always knit a different hat to suit everymood!

Never give up, and keep your ears warm.—Cathy

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