ArtFire

This hat is size "large." Large (L) will stretch comfortably 20-24 inches, has an approximate 20 inch un-stretched circumference at the forehead, and measures 8½ inches from the cast on edge to top edge. This is my original design and although I may repeat it, the colors will always vary. Each hat is unique and one-of-a-kind. I knit every stitch and it usually takes me 4-5 hours to make this particular style.

I work in the round using double-point needles so that there is no lumpy seam. However, there is a "front" and a "back." Feel along the bottom edge of the hat until you find what feels like a small knot and you will have found the back.

This hat is worked using several different types and textures of yarn. A lovely multi-colored snake wraps around the hat. The snake has little eyes and a little red tongue flicks out of its mouth. The entire hat is EXTREMELY soft and NOT scratchy or itchy.

I make my hats with a "rolled" bottom edge so that they can be adjustable. If it is a really super cold day, maybe you want to roll the edge down. Also, if the hat is too deep for your head, it can be rolled up. If it is not deep enough for your head, roll it down.

This is a very durable hat and the more it is worn, the fuzzier and softer it becomes. I can promise you, based on the wear and tear of a couple of wild outdoor kids, that this hat needs minimal care and cleaning. To clean, gently hand-wash it in cold water, gently wring it to remove excess water, and lay it out to dry. But to keep the shape of the hat and speed the air-drying process, you can scrunch up a small hand towel and put it inside the hat until the hat dries.

If you have any questions at all, please email me and I will be happy to respond as quickly as possible.

This hat was inspired by my nature kids. One spring my youngest son and his friends were helping his dad did up a community garden. They kept finding little garter snakes and were fascinated by them. They were fearless in picking them up and gently handling them. My son cried when one was accidentally injured when his dad dug into the ground.

Various yarns (22% wool, 50% acrylic, 28% nylon, 100% Acrylic, 100% Wool)