BOOK SPOTLIGHT

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T I M E F O R HATS!

They have warmed us, protected from the sun, helped us look more stylish... Hats of myriad designs have had multiple uses throughout history. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt covered their heads with nemes, head cloths that may have been the antecedent of modern-day head gear. Cold weather is approaching, and a stash full of beautiful yarn is waiting to become a new garment.

If you’re like us, you’ll start your winter knitting with a hat. Warmth is a key factor, of course, but you’re a knitter, so color combinations, stitches, shapes and embellishments are equally important. (Did you know that there are some versions that claim the pompom was invented by French sailors to muffle hits to the head caused by the extreme movements of boats?).

We’ve created this book with the hope that it inspires you to warm your own head, as well as the heads of your loved ones. And, of course, we want you to have an amazing time knitting!