More Hats to Crochet

With 2021 craft markets done, I spend more time on photography, another favourite pastime. For me, the creative processes of hat making and photography overlap. Seeing the world through a camera lens inspires me to experiment with new colours, designs, and techniques.

In winter, I’m drawn to muted hat colours in the shades of dark forest, snow-capped mountains, cloudy sky, and seafoam on a windy day. Spring livens up my palette with the bloom of bluebells, purple crocuses, and red tulips.

Lately, I’ve gravitated toward tweed yarns. Specks of colour dot a solid colour or many colours are melded together. I especially like the “heathered” look where fibres of different subdued colours are blended. Some designs for worsted weight tweeds are already percolating in my mind. They include modern vintage styles, like tams and brimmed newsboy hats.