I love hats. I really do.
I've got lots of them. Mostly ones I've made, because I am
fascinated with millinery as well. My hubby always gives me strange looks when
I try them on in stores because he knows I don't wear the ones I've got. But
that doesn't stop me!
Unfortunately, I have a big head. Most hats are made to fit a
20-21 inch head, mine is 22 inches. (no comments from the gallery please...) So
it's hard to find cute hats that would actually fit. And, to tell the
truth,
I always feel kinda uncomfortable
when I wear them. I guess this is a by-product of my childhood. I was bullied
until I left school. So if I wore anything nice my classmates would either ruin
it, steal it, or beat me up. What can I say? Kids are mean.
Anyhow, I also love Alice in Wonderland. I've lustily admired
the Mad Hatter's hats for years. So when I came across this pattern I thought
why the hell not?
I'll never wear it, probably. But who knows?
I might grow brave someday.....
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| Wonder if I need a feather? |
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| Trim patern from Around the Border Crochet Borders. I like the way it came out. |
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10592.html
The review: Super, super easy! I added three rounds to the top to make
sure it'd fit my fat old head. I used Red Heart Super Saver in Pink Tones. I used two strands to make up for the thickness as the pattern calls for a chunky yarn. In hindsight using the chunky would have probably gven the hat a better shape. Of course, I don't have an iron or anything here to block mine with, either. Anyway, I kind of like how it looks like somebody sat on it, several times. The total
cost was about 7.00. I used a trim pattern for the hat band in Annie’s Attic
Teal, which I already had. I may make another one with the recomended yarn, just to see the difference, later.
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