Womans felted elf hat

I made this for for sale in my Etsy shop

Created by: Maggie H

  • Project Details

    About

    I received some partial skeins of 100% pure wool so decided this would be the perfect time to explore felting. The hat is knit in the round and is a typical beanie shape with a few modifications. I cast on 88 stitches and knit until the hat was about 7" tall. I then started the decreases. I knew that looking for the shape I wanted was more important than the actual decrease sequence so I decreased to get the angle I wanted. I used worsted weight yarn and size 10.5 (US) needles. Then I tossed the finished product in a pillowcase and put it in hot water in my washing machine. I checked after a few minutes of agitation to make sure it was felting as I expected. Felting is a hit and miss project, so remember to check often. Once the felting was complete I placed the hat over a foam mannequin head and made sure I shaped it as I wanted. Then I let it dry for a couple of days. The embroidery was added free hand with rayon floss and then embellished with beads and charms.

    Pattern

    Woman's elf hat

    This pattern is from:
    wrote it myself

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 6.50mm (US 10.5) 40cm
    • Double Point 6.50mm (US 10.5) 15cm

    Accessories

    • Tapestry Needle
    • Buttons
    Other : Rayon embroidery thread, buttons, shell beads, charms, stone beads, glass beads and other items from my stash.

    Measurements

    Notes: finished size felted 10" tall 21.5" circumference Will fit head 21" - 22" around

    Tags

    • Headwear
    • Women

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jan 10, 2017 Finished on: Jan 30, 2017
  • Comments

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    4 Comments

    • Josephine R

      I just love your work. The embroidery is beautiful and I love the whimsical theme
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    • Dana V

      Centerville

      Lovely embroidery work!
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    • Sandy R

      Whidbey Island

      What an amazing hat. Very creative. Beautiful.
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    • Mary H

      This is absolutely beautiful!! I love the embroidery on the hat, it so truly whimsical, just like an elfin hat should be. Great job!!! :)
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