Hats, More Hats, & Hair-wear
I sold my first “me-made” hat when I was still a freshman at my local community college; so, for those who want numbers, I would’ve been around 19-years-old.
(Please excuse me while I go turn to dust in the corner!)
Personally, I started making (or attempting to make) hats when I was still a little-baby-crocheter, because to me that was expected and normal: both of my grandmothers crocheted, and my grandma (mom’s mother) knitted, and warm, winter hats that fit snugly over the ears, was just a natural and routine part of the seasonal changes.
Fun fact: here in parts of Kentucky, we do still call them “toboggans”… even though that’s technically a sled.
I don’t know what to tell you except that entomology is the wild-west around here.
But once I started making hats…
Well….
Guys, the “itchy-fingers” took over…
Around the same time I started crocheting roses non-stop, I started trying my hand a few different flower patterns. And to some very nice results, if I may say so myself.
In the last year to 18 months, I’ve been taking an interest in hairbands and crocheted-bandannas. I had long (and I mean long) hair the bulk of my childhood, so I remember what’s it like always needing to have something handy to pull it out of your face.
Crochet Bandannas WIP (circa 2024)
Beaded Hairband (circa 2025);
Please ignore my gray on full-display… I had a minor panic-attack after I looked at the picture!
I’ve enjoyed making them so much I decided to start up-loading video tutorials to my studio’s YouTube channel!
Granny Square Bandanna (super-cut)
Full tutorial is available for free on the studio’s YouTube channel!