This is for my cousin Gray. After that terrible week when my mom lost two of her cats, Gray sent an adorable handmade sympathy card. It has been months, but I still remember that sympathy card, and I really want to connect with Gray and tell her how sweet it was, and how comforting it was to me, even though it was intended for Mom. So I decided to knit her this hat. Mid-way through, I realized it was taking on this almost athletic look, and I wondered if it would be her style. Then I realized I have no idea what Gray’s style is, how sad is that? I haven’t spent time with her in years. She’s an unbelievable 19 years old now, and judging by Mom’s card, she has become a sweet and thoughtful young woman, as beautiful on the inside as on the outside (she’s a total knockout). So I’m going to take a chance and send it on.