Crochet Hats
The crochet hat is an item that has been coming in and out of style for many years. In the winter they are invaluable as head warmers, made of wool, chenille or some other cozy, cold weather fiber. In summer they turn perky and bright, sometimes with wide brims to protect delicate skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
There is basically a crochet hat to make for every season, every holiday and every outfit. Since a crochet hat takes very little yarn and a minimal amount of time, they make great take-along projects for gift giving and wardrobe enhancing. With the enormous number of patterns and yarns to choose from, it is not difficult to fashion an entire wardrobe of hats for the connoisseur.
Finding Patterns for a Crochet Hat
Crochet hat patterns abound everywhere a crafter looks. There are a number of different patterns found in crochet books, and some books devoted solely to crochet hats. Craft magazines will keep you up to date on the latest styles and trends, and the internet is a virtual sea of free patterns and ideas with a simple investment of time and a little bit of printer paper.
Since the selection of patterns is abundant enough to overwhelm you, it is a good idea to have an idea of the type of crochet hat you want to make before you start looking. Are you hoping to create a stocking cap of sorts that will keep your son’s head warm on the way to school? Or do you prefer a bucket style hat for your teenage daughter that you can construct out of a furry yarn for fun as well as fashion?
If you are hunting for a hat to coordinate with an outfit, many patterns will give you the combination of a sweater or poncho and a matching hat. The good news is that if you have a desire to create headwear, you are almost guaranteed to find the perfect hat in the plethora of choices you can select from.
Which Material to Choose?
Once you have selected a crochet hat pattern, it is off to the craft or yarn store to shop for supplies. Yarns and fibers are plentiful, and color choices are almost infinite. If you are looking for yarn for a winter hat, try matching the color of the parka it will be worn with. If you have the time or inclination, you can even create mittens and a scarf for a completely coordinated look. If your hat is going to be worn frequently or by a young person, a machine washable fiber is probably a good idea.
The new hat season is coming, is your head prepared for the elements? Grab your crochet hook and favorite crochet hat pattern, and get started on your seasonal wear today!
March 15, 2007
Crochet Flowers
Crocheting has always been regarded as a thing for the elder folks, but in the past years it has made a comeback in the fashion industry and is being added to almost any item to enhance it and/or add a touch of elegance.
Crochet adds elegance and sophistication, but also fun and spontaneity, to any item. For example, if you have a normal winter woolen scarf you can add a crochet flower and make it elegant and trendy; the same goes for almost anything from handbags to hats, dresses, skirts and even overcoats. A crochet flower can have a safety pin attached to it on the back and then used as a broach on dresses, suits and, as observed above, even on overcoats.
Crochet flowers can be made from different colors in order to match your clothes or handbag, and even shoes, and then attached when and as desired.
Other Uses for Crochet Accessories
A crochet flower can also be made to be used in flowerpots and/or in a vase to form artificial, yet elegant, flower decorations for the house; again you can crochet with different colors in order to make a pretty bouquet. A crochet flower can even be used in greeting cards, appliqués for any of your clothes or for household items such as the curtains, tablecloths and so on.
If you crochet already, you will know that it is a relaxing and rewarding hobby. However, if you don’t, you may want to give it a try and see how you can make your surroundings beautiful with just a crochet needle and some yarn.
Where Can you Find Crocheted Items?
If you don’t have the time to crochet and yet want to benefit from the classy and elegant touch of a crochet flower on your items and clothes, you can find them ready made in department stores as well as online. They cost almost nothing compared to the labor that goes into making them and the effect they will have on anything that you attach them to in the future.
Helpful Tip
In order to keep an item elegant, you don’t want to overload it with crocheted stuff; one or two crochet flowers will do the job of keeping it looking sophisticated enough without being too crowded. You may want to try crocheting in your free time and discover why your grandmother was so addicted to it in the first place.