The book of hats and caps

A practical manual offering detailed knitting and crochet patterns for a wide range of hats and caps, accompanied by material recommendations and care guidance. It gives step-by-step stitch counts, needle recommendations, increasing and decreasing sequences, and construction notes for traditional and contemporary styles such as Tam o’Shanter, tarbuch, bicycle and football caps, bonnets, turbans and sailor caps. The text emphasizes using good yarn, describes washing and blocking methods (including bran lather and wooden blocks), and explains finishing techniques like lining and making tufts, allowing readers to produce fitted, durable headwear.