I’ve never been much of a fan of spectator sports. I don’t watch television, and I don’t really follow any major league teams.
And then, 4 years ago, we moved to the Upper Valley of New Hampshire. Since I could not (at the time) play hockey myself, we decided to take in a game at the local Thompson Arena, home of Dartmouth Women’s Hockey.
We were hooked! Soon, my sweetie & I found ourselves eagerly awaiting home games, and felt our spirits rise and fall with the fate of our team. Since Dartmouth’s program is one of the best in the country, we have enjoyed some top-notch hockey at Thompson Arena.
Me & my Mom at Thompson Arena, Hanover NH, 2007.
Last week was no exception… even my mom, who isn’t much of a sports fan either, found herself clapping and cheering for our winning women, who are undefeated so far this year.
So, if you have never been to a Dartmouth Women’s Hockey game, do yourself a favor and get over to Thompson Arena on November 23, when our ladies take on St. Lawrence. Puck drops at 7 pm.
See you there… I’ll be the one in the felt hat, knitting up a frenzy, just above the blue line. Go Big Green!
After 7 hours of hand-knitting, plus an hour to shrink and shape the felt, why would I bother with yet another hour of hand-sewing a ribbon lining?Comfort, quality and longevity!Although I have sold a fair number of felt hats without any sort of headband liner, many folks find that the satin lining is simply more comfortable to wear against their skin. Especially if worn during physical activities, such as hiking, skiing, or skating, the satin ribbon lining can help eliminate that itchiness that wool sometimes presents to sensitive skin.Additionally, the felt has a tendency to stretch and relax a bit with use, so the non-stretchy satin headband also helps to maintain the hat’s shape and size over time.And, too, the ribbon lining really does give the hat a nice, finished feeling, which helps the hat glide on and off your head easily and comfortably.So, there you have it… satin ribbons really do finish felt hats with flair!
Carrie Cahill Mulligan 