Big Green Felt Hat for Dean
8 April 2008 at 2:55 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Knitting |Tags: big green, custom, Dean Christian, men's basketball
“This hat is The Bomb! It has totally revolutionized my relationship with winter!”
So said Dean Christian, the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Dartmouth College when I delivered his custom embroidered felt hat last month.
Dean moved to Hanover from Texas last summer, and quickly became interested in the warm hats I make while checking ids at the Dartmouth gym.
After assuring him that men do wear my hats, and agreeing to attempt a new freehand embroidery design in the form of the Dartmouth “D”, I set to work.
“I had no idea how cruddy my old hat was, until I put this one on…”
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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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Winter is wonderful... but not if you are cold. That's where a lovely, warm hat fits in!
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That’s awesome, Carrie!!! I am just cracking up looking at that happy face. Just looking at that “D” makes me yearn for the New England days with wool sweaters and scarves and golden and crimson leaves falling all around me. All that from a letter!
Lots of love from us in Alaska.
L&J and the dogs
Comment by otterdog — 10 April 2008 #
This is a very cool looking hat. I think all winter sport coaches should have one!
Comment by Liz — 11 April 2008 #
Thanks, ladies! Much appreciated…
Comment by ccmhats — 15 April 2008 #