Animal hat explained

An animal hat is a novelty hat made to resemble an animal or other character.[1] It is often similar to a beanie, with facial features, added ears and sometimes details such as whiskers, although versions made from fake fur are also known by this name.[1] While they were known before 2010,[2] animal hats became an American fashion trend in the winter of 2010-11.[1] Despite ongoing criticism, including the animal hat being listed as a 2012 fashion faux pas despite also being a "serious fashion statement," they stayed popular into 2013.[3] [4] Books dedicated exclusively to knitting and crocheting various styles of animal hats have been published.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sohn. Amy. The Enduring Call of the Wild, at Any Age. 28 August 2013. The New York Times. 2 March 2011.
  2. Book: Adel. Jean. Knitted critters for kids to wear : more than 40 animal-themed accessories. 2008. Random House. New York. 9780307394668. 1st. registration. 11 June 2014.
  3. News: Freeman. Hadley. You want to dress up in a cute animal hat? Oh, please, just grow up!. 28 August 2013. The Guardian. 4 February 2013.
  4. Schultz. Kayla. Top Dos and Don'ts from 2012. Grand Central Magazine. 18 January 2013. 11 June 2014.
  5. Book: Mooncie, Vanessa. Animal hats : frog hats, elephant hats, cat hats, and more : 15 patterns to knit and show off. 3 January 2013 . Taunton Press. Newtown, CT. 9781600859540.
  6. Book: Goble, Fiona. Knitted animal hats : 35 wild and wonderful hats and more for babies, kids, and teens. 14 February 2013 . Cico Books. London. 978-1908862549.

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