Adventures In Felting, Part Whatever

December 16, 2006

In my ongoing search for the Felted Hat That Fits ME, I had the bright idea to take the Fiber Trends hat pattern and modify it. You see, I wasn't enamored of the purl rows at the edge of the brim. I wasn't able to make a large-brimmed version and keep the brim from being too floppy. I wasn't able to get a felted-to-death hat that was large enough for my head, even using the "Large" size instructions (do I have a big head? or is it just big hair?). I wasn't able to create a hat whose crown wasn't too tall (okay, so I have a big, FLAT head?).

So, I took the pattern and cut out some of the "knit X rows even" spots to make the brim a little less wide (but not the small brim version) and to make the crown less tall.

Here's what I got:


Wait. It's black, maybe you can't see the whole design element:


Er.

You know, I thought that it looked a bit like a doily when I tossed it in the washer.

So, what to do? I could cut it up and make java jackets, I suppose. Wait! I just spent a morning making Christmas earrings for J, Mom and myself. How about a display-carry thing?


Why, I can see an edging, closure and handle in the future for this baby (though I haven't thought as far as protecting the wires sticking out of the back yet).


Okay, it ain't sexy. It probably ain't even all that functional. But work with me here, I'm running into so many hat failures that I'm having to be inventive to use up the (fruit-fly laden, spoiled, gooey and smelly) fruits of my labors.

Labels: felting, knitting

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At 12/18/2006 11:14 AM,  Mimi Babbled Back:  

Sorry, but I had to laugh over you hat ordeal. I too have changed patterns with no luck. So I've learned to make it the first time, like it says and give it away and then revise the pattern. Learned the hard way. Cut mine up for coasters. ROFL

At 12/18/2006 11:14 AM,  Mimi Babbled Back:  

Sorry, but I had to laugh over you hat ordeal. I too have changed patterns with no luck. So I've learned to make it the first time, like it says and give it away and then revise the pattern. Learned the hard way. Cut mine up for coasters. ROFL

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