The Walking Sock Hat

 The Walking Sock Hat

 The sock hat was headwear used by pirates, basically a knitted beanie but this uses an old walking sock stretched over your head.

The end of the sock was tied in a knot in the photo below and is quite a comfortable hat, I would almost be tempted to wear it in public.

Plus you can get 2 hats out of a pair of socks, or use that odd sock that has lost its significant other.

Towel Turban

The Towel Turban 

Basically, wrap a towel around your head in any way that works, rolling and tucking bits in until it holds firm

The is a practical way to dry your hair faster if you still have any.

Knotted Hanky

The Knotted Hanky

Basically a fabric handkerchief with a knot tied in each corner.

This was a staple emergency hat to protect the British Holidaymakers from the sun when I was much younger. 

I have an image of Grandad wearing one during a holiday.

Improvised Hats

So during the lockdown, I was challenged to gather a set of photos of improvised hats, i.e. hats made from things I had lying around. 

I managed 5 hats that I think make the grade to be called hats

I will post these over the next few days but here are a couple of ideas that didn't quite make it.

Old Newspaper 

If you nothing else, hold a newspaper to head it will give a bit of temporary protection against the sun or rain.

The Paper Bag 

Not really a hat but still a head covering, a brown paper bag with 2 eye holes, can be used to hold up banks and hide a zit covered face.