Oh and just a tip, make the hat larger than actually required as the flax fibre 'shrinks' as it dries. I think the cowboy hat I've created will be too small for its intended recipient (victim?) now Doh! Oh well back to the drawing board ha ha :)
Sunday 20 January 2013
Flax Hat...First Draft!
Well it was hard going but I finally finished the first flax hat. The fibre was very tough but softened up enough for me to crochet after soaking overnight in the bath tub. Was a bit hard on my arthritic hands so I will try the greener leaves next time and see if that works any better.
Oh and just a tip, make the hat larger than actually required as the flax fibre 'shrinks' as it dries. I think the cowboy hat I've created will be too small for its intended recipient (victim?) now Doh! Oh well back to the drawing board ha ha :)
Oh and just a tip, make the hat larger than actually required as the flax fibre 'shrinks' as it dries. I think the cowboy hat I've created will be too small for its intended recipient (victim?) now Doh! Oh well back to the drawing board ha ha :)
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