We've been having a cool spring extension and so my ongoing wearing of this hat was leading me to think – "Wow, this could be a year round head covering." Then we had two days of summer weather – but – mornings and evenings are bracing and hat is proving to be one that one can wear year round. It actually even works in the hot sun with its visorability to shade face or neck and the lightweight cashmere has that magic of wool of keeping one cool as well as warm.
It's made from a thrift store cashmere sweater and I told how to do it – it's so simple and quick! – here
If you make one I would love to hear from you and what you think of the hat. I find it slips in a pocket or purse, can be worn many different ways, is light and comfortable to wear and does what a hat ought to do.
I've made ones from recycled t-shirts, denim (for the bottom I used a fabric with a bit of stretch), rainwear material and have a thought to try one in clear plastic for the top and a solid colour for the bottom.
The one shown in the tutorial is available for sale in my etsy shop.
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4 responses to “Oh-yen (Only hat you’ll ever need)”
I tried to check out your instructions for the hat, but just got a screen that required a log in to Typepad. I’m not a member there so couldn’t access it. An etsy store too … I’ve had one in the works for ages but just never got around to actually setting it up.
Thanks Crafty – it should give the proper link now; I appreciate your ‘heads up’.
There should be an award for ‘Most Upbeat Photograph of a Mannikin Wearing Spectacular Headgear Which Puts a Cheery Smile on Kruse’s Face’ award. And you’d win it.
I got a cheery chuckly smile on my face when I read your comment!