New Felt Hat!
6 March 2007 at 10:59 am | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Embroidery, Family, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Home, Knitting, Life |After 5 happy years with my trusty brown felt hat, I have created and fallen in love with a new one:
I didn’t mean for it to happen… I wasn’t even really looking for a new hat…In fact, I was embroidering hats to replace some that had sold at the artists’ gallery, “Collective” in Woodstock, Vermont.But once I had finished it, I knew I couldn’t let it go.So, heads up! If you mainly recognize me by my old brown hat…
Look sharp! There’s a new hat in town!
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Art-to-Wear for Every Head
Each of my Heirloom Handknit Hats begins as a giant, over-sized stocking cap, knit by hand of llama and wool.
Next, it is shrunk into a thick, durable felt in the washing machine, which is then shaped by hand and air-dried.
Finally, each hat is lined with a silky ribbon to keep it's shape and provide lasting comfort. Many are finished with freehand embroidery, as unique as the wearer.
All are signed, dated and numbered by hand.
With less than 200 made each year, these hats are truly limited-editon, art-to-wear pieces that will provide years of warmth and comfort for the lucky owner.
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My Goal
I strive to create highly functional, exquisitely handcrafted art-to-wear Heirloom Handknit Hats.
Winter is wonderful... but not if you are cold. That's where a lovely, warm hat fits in!
If wearing one of my hats helps you get outside and enjoy yourself, then I will have played my small part in making your world a little warmer and brighter.
Your head is sacred. I aim to create original art-to-wear hats that are worthy of your head. -
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this is a great look. these hats are hand crafted, and durable.
Comment by John Officer — 28 June 2007 #
I have not had the pleasure yet of having one of Carrie’s hats in hand, but judging from the pictures and the numbers sold, they must be the best! I have been corresponding with Carrie via email and find her to be friendly, businesslike and very much into giving good service.
Comment by Vilma Morgan — 19 July 2007 #
Carrie’s hats are the type of art clothing that you will treasure for a life-time, and that’s how long they’ll last. I live in Alaska and we have a 6 month winter here and I wear the Heriloom Handknit Hat Carrie made in 2003 everyday throughout the winter. I wear it to town or dinner out, and I wear it to go sledding or skiing or on a winter walk. It shows no wear and tear. With a silky ribbon liner it never itches my very wool-sensitive forehead. I could not place a higher recommendation on these hats. They work great at keeping out the cold, and are gorgeous one of a kind beauties too. You won’t believe how many people comment on your lovely hat once you get one.
Comment by Susan Houlihan — 9 August 2007 #