tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54401810005742597862024-03-13T14:27:18.002-07:00Head to Toe CrochetHand crocheted hats, scarves and winter accessoriesSusan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-85835916445595645282016-02-18T07:48:00.001-08:002016-02-18T09:57:07.191-08:00The Infinity Scarf<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This simple Infinity Scarf is a great way to complete your winter hat ensemble. It goes nicely with any hat in the Head to Toe collection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The yarns are so soft that the scarf lies flat underneath your coat. Compact enough to throw in your bag when not using it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You can order the Infinity Scarf to match any hat you order from my online shop. Just request it when you order.</span>Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-10013035186619712412016-02-18T07:39:00.003-08:002016-02-18T07:48:57.049-08:00Free Shipping Winter Special<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Use this coupon code through March 2016 for any handmade items $38 or higher that you order from my <a href="http://accessorama.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>: CHANTILLY2016.</span><br />
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-15728720904897918732016-01-18T05:57:00.000-08:002016-01-18T06:25:05.159-08:00Craft Show Update<b><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It was great seeing familiar faces and meeting new customers at the Fall Holiday Shows this season (2015). </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But the weather was <i>warm</i> during every show weekend from October through December, and many customers were shopping exclusively online. So my sales were not as high as they needed to be to be profitable after the expenses (approx. $2,000 cost per show!).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>So, I've decided to move my Head to Toe booth online to this blog.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It actually gives me the opportunity to display hats and scarves in greater detail and on models, so you can clearly see what you're ordering. . . And, you can simply click on the image to go to the item page on my online shop:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #741b47;">There's a </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">separate blog post for each style</span></b><span style="color: #741b47;"> in my collection: Roller Hat, Fedora, Donegal, etc. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">You can instantly </span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>click directly to my Etsy shop</b> </span><span style="color: #741b47;">("Accessorama.etsy.com") using the blue box on the right side of this page. </span></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Order crochet patterns</span> </b><span style="color: #741b47;">from the images on the right side of the page.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>As the weather is getting colder, start shopping today</b> for the warm weather accessories you need to stay cozy and fashionable. I'll be adding more color options and items, so </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>sign up in the box on the top right to follow the blog via email</b></span><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> or check in regularly. </span><br />
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-83349525472195222962016-01-09T07:10:00.002-08:002016-01-09T07:11:24.734-08:00The Winter Baseball Cap<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b><span style="color: #45818e;">Winter Baseball Cap</span></b> is shaped just like the cotton version you'd wear to a summer game. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has a long, deep peak and hugs the head nicely just above the ears. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;">It even sports an opening in the back for your ponytail!</span> </span></div>
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<br />Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-53662340379856921232016-01-09T06:58:00.002-08:002016-01-09T06:58:40.003-08:00The Rib Edge Slouch Hat<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Crocheted from bulky weight, soft yarn, the <span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Rib Edge Slouch Hat</b></span> is a new version of the traditional beret. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The thick rib edge covers the forehead and ears and is accented with a big shell button.</span><br />
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-92096066258039330512016-01-07T06:04:00.001-08:002016-01-07T06:05:12.003-08:00The Muffin Hat<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While a beanie is easy to throw on your head and slip into a pocket when not in use--which is why guys love them--it's not a very warm hat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, most faces look more attractive with some volume around the bottom of the hat--a brim, a peak, a cuff.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The</span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;"> Muffin Hat</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> solves both of these problems, providing warmth to the forehead and ears, while flattering the face with volume where it's needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">New to the Head to Toe Collection in 2015, the Muffin Hat is worked in a double strand of worsted yarns, transitioning from a solid color on top, to a two-color tweed into the crown, and finishing up with a third color mixed with one of the previous colors. The waterfall color effect is sophisticated and engaging.</span></div>
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-35325549763590184692016-01-06T13:04:00.000-08:002016-01-10T11:07:51.374-08:00More Colors for the Roller Hat<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are some more of the tempting color combinations you can choose for the <b><a href="http://headtotoe-crochet.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-roller-hat.html"><span style="color: #45818e;">Roller Hat</span></a></b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In fact, I once had a customer--in Florida, no less-- who ordered seven(!) Roller Hats, one for each of her winter coats in Connecticut! Just goes to show, you can't be too warm or too fashionable!</span>Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-41563349405786356062016-01-06T12:52:00.000-08:002016-01-06T12:53:24.516-08:00The Button Scarflet<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Winter scarves can be so bulky -- getting tangled up in long hair, handbag straps, coat collars. And then, when you get inside, where do you put your bulky winter scarf? Amazingly, you can get a lot of warmth from the lovely little <span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Button Scarflet</b>.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Small enough to fit in your bag or coat sleeve when not in use, the Button Scarflet is soft and cozy around your neck and your upper chest, just where you need that extra warmth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Crocheted in an attractive linear rib pattern, with contrasting multi-color boucle yarn edging, and distinctive button closures, it's just right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can wear it indoors--at home or at the office--since it nicely tops off your blouse or sweater. You can wear it either over or under your coat, since it's so petite.</span></div>
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-2002969048061522942016-01-05T05:39:00.002-08:002016-01-05T08:12:24.806-08:00The Donegal/Greek Fisherman Cap<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A recent addition to the Head to Toe collection, the <b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Donegal/Greek Fisherman Cap</span></b> is lightweight, urbane, and my favorite hat to wear about town on errands, to travel with, or to wear out at night to hear music. On that note (pardon the pun), it can be worn indoors, so it's perfect for a bad hair day or for a short-hair or ponytail look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It keeps the top of the head warm, features a braided band with decorative buttons, and a peak to keep out the sun, wind or rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Shaped in an oblong, just like the traditional Donegal or Greek Fisherman Cap, it looks equally smart on women, kids, and men. </span><br />
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-45069100464543101372016-01-04T07:52:00.000-08:002016-01-13T04:49:42.512-08:00The Fedora<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since my hat collection began in summertime in the Rocky Mountains of Aspen CO, I wanted to include a structured, yet jaunty cotton summer hat with a brim for sun shade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The top is flat, with a defining edge stitch, and there's a hat band that can be tied at whatever degree of snugness the wearer prefers. <span style="text-align: center;">Its shallower brim makes it sit on the head like a sun hat, in contrast to the deep crown of the Roller Hat. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Because cotton is not really cool enough in the blazing heat of summer, I no longer sell the cotton fedora. But the <b><span style="color: #45818e;">Winter Fedora</span></b> is popular, because it warms the head without pressure and provides a sun-shading brim in cool weather.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: center;">The brim can be worn at various angles, for varying moods of "hatitude". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And it looks adorable on kids:</span></div>
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Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-43751199035547536112016-01-03T23:07:00.001-08:002016-01-03T23:07:47.723-08:00The Zhivago Hat<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When it's really cold outside, and the wind is blowing, serious ear and forehead coverage is a must. Thus was born the <b><span style="color: #45818e;">Zhivago Hat</span></b>. Here's a happy customer I outfitted during a snowstorm on market day at the Aspen Saturday Market:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Zhivago Hat stitch pattern mimics knitting, but it's crocheted. Thick ribbed rows double over on themselves to create a very deep, warm insulating ear and forehead cover. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A flower or a pom pom finishes it off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Designed as part of the first collection I showed at the Aspen Saturday Market, the Zhivago Hat is still popular, and it fits women, kids, and men.</span>Susan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15383152636076146869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440181000574259786.post-42614099595612009062016-01-03T05:03:00.000-08:002016-01-03T09:55:06.268-08:00The Roller Hat<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tightly constructed, with a brim that reliably rolls through years of wear, the <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Roller Hat</b></span> continues to be my best seller -- at shows, online, and in crochet patterns. Chiefly, I suppose, because it flatters most faces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here it's being modeled by customers at my booth at the Aspen Saturday Market: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It even looks charming on little fashionistas:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The colors are gorgeous, too, since the original Roller Hat features variegated blends of boucle (curly) yarn paired with solid backing colors.<span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><i><span style="color: #990000;">(Click images for more details and to order.)</span></i></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">A recent variation is the Tweed Roller Hat, which features two colors on the top and crown, with a solid color brim below. Here are some examples of color choices. </span><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">(Click images for more details and to order.)</span></i></div>
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But as the weather cooled down in September, I saw that customers were too bundled up or too chilly to try on necklaces and bracelets. What could I design for the fall months of the market, which lasted through October? That's when I thought of making hand crocheted hats and scarves. </span><br />
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My grandmother had taught me how to crochet afghan blankets when I was a child, and for awhile I'd provided family and friends with big, warm heirloom bedspreads. Hat design and construction was entirely different. </span><br />
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I went online to learn the basic idea of shaping a hand crocheted hat, and I practiced, a lot. From the beginning, there were shapes I saw in my mind, shapes that mimicked classic styles like a rolled brim, a fedora, a cuffed ski hat, and others. I wanted to do fashionable crochet.</span><br />
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One of the first shaped hats I designed was the <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165988383/crochet-pattern-4-color-winter-hat-women?ref=shop_home_active_20">4 Color Hat</a></b></span>. It featured bobbles on the top and decorative stitches on the side, with a cornucopia of color possibilities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And it was perfect for wearing under a ski helmet or just looking mountain-cool in Aspen. Men, women, and children bought the 4 Color Hat and walked colorfully through the market with it perched on their heads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Through a lot of trial and error, pulling out rows of stitches, writing down every formula in case it turned out to work perfectly, I commenced on a hat collection that would take me through fifteen years of farmers markets in CO and FL and craft shows from the Rockies to the Northeast.</span></div>
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