Larch loves hats (totally loves them) so much so that she throws them out the buggy just so she can get new ones!
So I was down to one hat and to be honest its a bit big and floppy so I decided to create a new one for her. Simple I thought mmm….. I found a great pattern and followed it to the letter for size 1-3yr old. This one was based on six segments fitting together and then a rim around them all. When I had made the first part I quickly realised it was MASSIVE! HUGE! too big for even my friends four yr old daughter… and on Larch you can see;
So I thought forget the patterns and went off and did my own pattern based on her current hat except I didn’t account for the fact that it was only four segments and the rim part needed to be bigger so it turned out like a gnome hat.
So then take three – same pattern as above but bigger and finally it fits perfectly with a little room for growth!It’s reversible so can be the aqua blue with spots or navy blue with spots (as in pic) great for matching with lots of outfits.
Wow! One hat took lots more sewing hours than I anticipated!! But I am really pleased with the result (and will sell the other smaller hat on Esty!!!!)
I am now congratulating myself on the making of the Goldilocks hats and on having actually had the chance to post about something I’ve created recently as that just doesn’t seem to happen these days.
*UPDATE*
Hats now on sale on etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49870740/reversible-two-blue-spotty-sun-hat
