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[Darsa]

Hiya,

 

We pick names for Christmas in my family each year, since we have a BIG family and noone's rich. This year I got my mom and I'd really like to make her a hat and scarf set. Scarf's no problem, but she has this problem that it's almost impossible for her to find a hat that looks good on her. And unfortunately, it's not just her being silly; she really has a hard time finding hats.

 

She's short and just a little pudgy, not fat by any means. She has very short, curly hair and a largish-sized head (which I inherited!) I wish I had a picture handy to show to help, but I don't; she's as camera shy as I am A normal winter hat makes her look like a man, for some reason; in fact, she looks JUST like my Uncle Paul (which is what she went as for Halloween a couple of years back, it was hilarious! )

 

So, if anyone has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated!

[Darsa]

Oh my, I think I may have just answered my own question! This other thread http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=89133 has a hooded scarf that I think will be perfect!

 

Yay! Oh, and any other suggestions would STILL be great; I'd like to make up a few for her to choose from

[JAGsHunny]

Hooded scarves are great! Thanks for the idea! *grin*

I was going to suggest an oversized scarf she could cover her head with. That's what I have and I love it.

Steph

[ENGRbyDAY]

If she likes girly things you could add some tasteful crocheted flowers and then maybe she would look more feminine instead of looking like a man.

 

Good Luck!

 

-B

[Granny Square]

What about a hat with a little brim or flare to it? Might not be quite as warm but they are a little better at keeping drizzle or snow out of your face/glasses, and you can make the edge in a fancier, feminine stitch. Let me see if I can find a pattern as an example...

[CrochetAmore]

I don't think the stlye of the hat matters so much as the type of yarn you use for the hat. Even a plainish style hat would work if you used a "girly" yarn and add some girly embellishments such as flowers as someone else suggested. Here is a pic of a hat I made that no matter what, I don't think anyone could be mistaken for a man wearing it! LOL

 

I tried to find the pattern link but it seems to be hiding from me right now. If I come across it I'll update this post, but the point is to take a plain pattern and "girl it up" a bit with color. Hope this helps!

 

[Granny Square]

Here's a simple cloche style with a fun fur trim, very feminine

http://woodhilldesignpatternpage.blogspot.com/2005/12/my-luxury-hat.html

 

Maybe a beret? This one looks easy

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70690AD.html

 

Here's some with a flared brim

http://www.crochetme.com/belliveau-cove-gulf-shores

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=99&d_id=23〈=en

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/ckc-hat.html

http://www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com/page291.html

http://crochetme.com/patterns/cotton-thread-sun-hat

 

These are just some ideas, there are a lot of feminine looking hat patterns at CPC. "Think outside the beanie"

[CrisKad]

I have shoulder length curly hair, so regular hats and beanies look awful on me. My hubby always teases me about my big hair and hats. I found that slouch hats look much better with the curly hair. I especially like this one and after I made it, even hubby said he liked the way it looked on me.

 

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_1&listing_id=15846865

[boksie]

I was thinking hooded scarf too. The length will give an illusion of height and have a slimming effect for the face. There are numerous free patterns for these.

[rainbowridergrma]

Have you considered the headbands that cover your ears and they can be made to tie or button at the nape of your neck? I just made me another lovely hat that looks great off me but weird on, so I am back to the those bands that look better.