Hats / hoods for covering long hair, curly hair, bunned hair

[GRU]

Covering long hair in the wintertime came up in another thread, but I thought it might get missed by people since it was a bit OT to the original thread, and the original thread is beyond huge so it would be difficult for people to search within.

(Hopefully this doesn't count as a "cross-posting" violation -- I'm simply trying to disseminate the information a bit more efficiently. Apologies to the mods if this is a violation.)


The topic originated with a discussion of how to cover curls, and was directed originally at MandyBeth (who is such a great mom that she bought an adult hoodie to match the one her princess had, just so the bigger hood could be transplanted onto the smaller shirt to accommodate the princess curls)....

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Here's a warning for when real winter arrives: Trying to pull on a toque-style hat over curls is just asking for trouble -- either the princess curls get all smooshed and frizzed and matted, or the princess curls physically reject the hat, shooting it right off the head with the spring-action of the curls.

If you know anyone who knits or crochets (you're such a supermom, you probably do that too!), the best way to wear a knit hat in the winter is to have a big hood-shaped one with scarf ends. You can put the hood on over the curls, then cross the scarf ends over each other on the chest and put the coat on over the top of that.

If anyone else is interested in this type of product (they're great for covering buns!), I found a bunch of examples (including some DIY instructions). It's a pretty simply design, and any moderately experience knitter / crocheter / seamstress should be able to whip one up in no time.

Side benefit -- they're harder to lose! Not only are they bigger/easier to see, but you can also push the hood back (like when entering a store) and it stays there because it is anchored by the scarf ends on the other side. A separate hat is more likely to get tucked into a pocket (and then fall out) or set aside somewhere (and then forgotten when departing).


http://sarahpeasley.com/freepatterns...oodedscarf.pdf -- knitting directions

http://www.ehow.com/how_8663944_sew-scoodie.html -- sewing directions

http://www.heybaby.co.nz/products/hat_wrap.php

http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlegalle...ion_id=7314068

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/stud...afts/0/0/97742

http://www.schoodie.com/women/

http://www.stylediggers.com/maharatt...0-93-whiteout/

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/hooded-scarf-2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65202075...-made-to-order

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80670928...t-hooded-scarf


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Again, apologies for cross-posting, just wanted this to be seen by anyone who may be interested.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

[FrozenBritannia]

I will definately check these out!! I don't have curls, but I do get winter, so always looking out for new things to keep my head warm with! Thanks!!

[julierockhead]

I was witness to the original thread, and thought the same thing, this needs to be its own thread. Thank you Gru for enablinating ALL of us! Now if only I can find one lined in satin for my precious precious hair...

[GRU]

And I mentioned it a little further down in the original thread, but you can also line the hood with satin/silk to reduce friction rubs....

[GRU]

I was witness to the original thread, and thought the same thing, this needs to be its own thread. Thank you Gru for enablinating ALL of us! Now if only I can find one lined in satin for my precious precious hair...

You're very welcome... and I'm sure you can find a seamstress somewhere in Chi-town! Go to a fabric store and pick out your hood and liner materials, then walk into any tailor shop and tell them what you want and they should be able to whip it up in no time!

[FrozenBritannia]

And I mentioned it a little further down in the original thread, but you can also line the hood with satin/silk to reduce friction rubs....

I LOVE this idea!! How soft and luxurious.. Definately making one.

[GRU]

I LOVE this idea!! How soft and luxurious.. Definately making one.

I feel obliged to tell you that you will then be obliged to post photos of your creation in this thread.

[Alaia]

I was witness to the original thread, and thought the same thing, this needs to be its own thread.

Yup I did too!

And I mentioned it a little further down in the original thread, but you can also line the hood with satin/silk to reduce friction rubs....

Ohhhhh good idea. I am just wondering whether to attempt to knit my own and line it or to buy one.

Knitting seems like the option, since I have some wool already. But it might not be ready for the cold weather

[MandyBeth]

They are pretty fast to knit up. Thanks Grandma....

It also got back up to mid 70s and such, so not quite needed most days yet.

[GRU]

They are pretty fast to knit up. Thanks Grandma....

Awesome mom, awesome grandma... what a lucky little princess J is!