Nice knitting, but...

I'm on a bit of a yarn/knitting kick right now, browsing through pattern sites, looking for neat projects. Came across a pattern for a really cool-looking 5-in-1 chameleon hat that quintuples (?) as a tuque, ear warmer, balaclava, jesterish-looking hat, and neck warmer. On closer inspection (flickr photos), however, I came to a key realization.

The darn thing is LACE. The neat resemblances to chainmail notwithstanding, there's no way it will keep you warm.

Too bad. It's an awesome design.