Mad hatting

I need a Hat Intervention!
 


Yep, that's three hats in progress there. 
And, uh, I have plans to immediately cast on for two or three more...

They are, clockwise from the top:

• Another Topi! This one requested by a friend after apparently eyeing Mr. PieKnits version. He picked out the yarn and I'm having fun putting my "knit in any gauge" pattern to the test with this bulky weight.
• Next is a modified version of Reasonably Hip basically worked on Stockinette instead of seed as requested by the boy. This one the knitting is finished just need to sew the brim together.
  
• And rounding out the group, the classic pirate Tricorn Hat - only in my own mini version! I plan to wear it pinned to the side of my head with a big ostentatious feather. See how I couldn't resist the siren cast-on call? (Also bonus points in my mind for a head start on my Halloween costume.)

I'm also excited to be speaking at the Bluebonnet Knitting Guild of Grapevine, TX tonight! I'm talking about cable knitting and some tips and tricks. They're knitting the Great American Aran Afghan this year, entering it in the State Fair and then donating it, how cool!