Tuesday 28 December 2021

Christmas Hats

OK so I got 4 great hats for Christmas this year from friends and family, will post more on them in 2022

I still got socks as well

A brussel sprout, took me a moment to work it out.


Fine purple renaissance cap.


For Haughan Priests who wants to do a bit of voodoo



After the Brussel Sprouts its time for desert

Friday 24 December 2021

Paper Ghandhi Cap

This an extremely easy to make origami hat

Use a piece of A3 paper for child versions (bottom cap of the image below)

For the adult version that fits me, I cut down a piece of A2 to 495mm x 355mm

You can find many tutorials on youtube or elsewhere just search for Paper Gandhi Cap and it will find half a dozen.










 


Friday 17 December 2021

Hats for Cats

 I should say I don't like dressing up animals, not something I have done before. however, it seems from gifts starting last Christmas some friends do.

Luckily one of my cats does not seem bothered by wearing a hat, at least for the few minutes it takes to take a photo.

The reindeer antlers hat is poorly designed crushing the cat's ears if pulled to the correct position.


The red Santa hat was much better light and mostly sitting between the ears and also coming with a cat scarf



The green knitted was by far the best with holes for my cat's ears it stayed straight and fit the best


My Ginger Tom was not so happy and immediately pulled it off his head


Finally, a hand painted Christmas Card of Cats in Hats from my friend Julie



Friday 10 December 2021

Cap or Hat

The basic difference between a hat and a cap is a hat has a brim,a shaped crown and cap does not, most caps have a visor or peak and usually fit closer around and to the surface of the head.

Hats also tend to have a function, such as protection against rain/the sun, safety, military, religious or ceremonial reasons, caps are generally just leisure fashion statements.

However, you can find many hats and caps that blur the line I've tried to draw above considerably.


One thing however is almost always true caps are hats, but many hats are not caps. 

Don’t say what about bottle caps they are not headwear unless you make a hat out of bottle caps that is. 



Some common caps - Baseball Cap, Flat cap, Barge Cap, Garrison Cap, Sleeping Cap, Leasure Cap, Bathing Cap, Docker Cap




Some common hats - Bowler hat, Top Hat, Hard Hat, Fedora, Cowboy Hat, Tricorn. Coolie Hat, Chefs Hat.





Somethings that are worn on the head that are not hats or Caps - Turban, Helmet, Bandanna, Hood, War Bonnet, Masks, Wig, Crown





Saturday 4 December 2021

Green Felt Hat

 This green felt hat has seen better days, crushed at the bottom of the pile, it needs steaming over a dome to reshape it.


Listed as a Richard the 3rd style hat.


Made of green felt.



Saturday 27 November 2021

Red & Black Leather Hood

 This hood was donated to an evergrowing bag of hoods 


Red and Black ideal for the evil jester in you


Typical of many hoods made for the fantasy market, it includes lots of decorative buckles and metal studs.


Saturday 20 November 2021

Glengarry hat

I found this bargain Scottish Glengary Hat on Etsy


Made of wool and excellent quality, it features a small pompom in the dip of the crown and black ribbon ready to receive a badge, plume or broach.



The Glengarry hat became the standard hat of Scottish regiments in the British Army around 1860.


Apparently, in the military, the hat should be worn steeply angled, something I did not do in these photos. When I look at other photos however most people seem to wear it straight like me.


A must for anyone who plays Bagpipers I think.