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This project reprinted courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn.

Fun for Halloween, Mardi Gras or other costume events.

1 Ball 620-102 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Ranch Red
Purchased straw hat
3/4 yd. [68.5 cm] of 1 in. [2.5 cm] wide ribbon
Glue gun
Double-sided tape
Rubber bands
Ribbon (optional)

For braid, cut 60 pieces of yarn each 1 yd. [1 m] long. Tie pieces together tightly in the center using a double strand of yarn. Fold in half at the tie. Divide yarn into 3 bunches of 40 strands each and braid. Fasten rubber band or ribbon tightly around end of braid to secure. Trim ends. Repeat for second braid.

Cut remaining yarn into 6 in. [15.5 cm] pieces for bangs. Attach pieces to ribbon with double-sided tape. Position bangs with yarn-covered side of ribbon against inside front of hat. With glue gun, glue bangs in place. Glue a braid inside hat on each side.

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