Folk Hats: 32 Knitting Patterns & Tales from Around the World (Folk Knitting Series)

Around the world in 34 hats! Hats are the hippest fashion accessory - so grab your knitting needles and join in on all the fun! Vicki Square, best-selling author, gathers the history, lore and whimsical details from the rich traditions of our diverse cultures to reinvent headgear with a delightful range of yarns for these 34 spectacular designs. Chilly? Try the seriously warm Russian-inspired Cossack or the toasty Irish Cables. Silly? check out the more light-hearged Yoruba Bird hat or Lapland's Four Winds. You will also find feited cowboy hats, smart pillboxes, historic derbies, sporty caps, sassy cloches and darling baby bonnets from nearly every corner of the planet including Canada, Panama, Nigeria, Italy China and Japan.