A while ago I warped my loom with enough length for 2 scarves “and
then some”. When I had the two scarves woven and cut from the loom the
“and then some” sat for a month or more not really inspiring me, but not
wanting to be cut free and tossed in the scraps bin either. I finally
got around to just weaving off that remaining bit. Before constructing
my hat I forgot to measure the finished length of the weaving, but it
was definitely too short for a third scarf.
Here’s what I came up with:
I think it probably has elements in common with the “No-Sew” Saori hat, but I've never seen the directions for those so I’m not sure. I pulled the selvedge threads on both sides of the finished weaving, to gather it, and then I tied the fringes from both ends together and twisted them. From there I think my project differs from the No Sew Saori Hat.
I went along the front edge with a circular knitting needle picking up a stitch in each weft loop (but behind the outermost warp thread in case the weft pulled loose) and then I knitted a ribbed band.
Here’s what I came up with:
I think it probably has elements in common with the “No-Sew” Saori hat, but I've never seen the directions for those so I’m not sure. I pulled the selvedge threads on both sides of the finished weaving, to gather it, and then I tied the fringes from both ends together and twisted them. From there I think my project differs from the No Sew Saori Hat.
I went along the front edge with a circular knitting needle picking up a stitch in each weft loop (but behind the outermost warp thread in case the weft pulled loose) and then I knitted a ribbed band.
My weaving wasn't wide enough to fully close at the top and I had a
gap, so I also picked up stitches around the hole and decreased like you
would for the top of a knitted beanie.
Of course because this hat was made from the end of a scarf warp I do have a scarf that matches it.
5 comments:
Not sure how you did this, but it is fabulous.
I'm glad you like it Laura. This was just the first. I have made many others since then. Here's a couple of links to others.
https://wovenflame.blogspot.com/2016/10/riot-of-colour-and-texture.html
https://wovenflame.blogspot.com/2017/01/several-months-later.html
Can I buy a few? I love this color and would like to see what others you have!
Thanks for your interest. This is just a hobby for me, not a vocation, so I don't keep stock or take commissions. I have many hobbies and just do what interests me from day to day. I sell whatever excess that I might have each year through the Chilliwack Spinners and Weavers Guild booth at the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Fair.
Thank you for sharing this Marlene. I had a go at making one and really love it! It helps having a beret as a template too. All the best!
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