Hatitude

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hattitude

knits for every mood

CATHY CARRON

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introduction theatrical asymmetrical beret giving chunky cabled toque vivacious basketweave cap natural two-toned watch cap haughty buckled cloche humble tied bonnet mysterious angora cap dignified striped sherpa hat fanciful earmuff hat insightful chunky knit bucket hat nostalgic tweed cloche peaceful cable-edged kerchief outgoing bargello stitch hat mischievous beaded fringe hat aloof cashmere beret matter-of-fact striped beanie literary floppy toque energetic striped eyelet cap lively fair isle stocking cap austere tied hoodie hat

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poetic scarf hat down-to-earth lumberjack hat confident rippled cap rebellious loop stitch helmet cautious lacy balaclava noble leaf motif headband high-spirited ponytail hat flirtatious spangled hat brooding checkerboard hat earnest textured pillbox romantic flowered cap whimsical two-toned tassel hat joyful felted fedora fun-loving cabled pompom hat idealistic appliquĂŠd pillbox skeptical cabled visor cap jaunty multicolored tassel hat artistic two-toned ribbed hat collected tasseled ski cap determined bobbled tam finding your perfect fit hat anatomy, abbreviations techniques, yarn resources

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Introduction I’m in the mood...to knit some hats!

There’s an old expression that says “clothes make the man.” 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 touchyfeely types, are ruled by our senses and momentary impulses.

There are days I just couldn’t bear to wear anything brightcolored, 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 know my decisions are based on my mood 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 every mood!

Never give up, and keep your ears warm.—Cathy 9

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