A hat in warm white is a tried and true accessory. Warm whites can have undertones of taupe, green, or yellow. Think of a sandy beach on Hawaii’s Big Island, an antique alabaster bust, or crisp linen curtains. The world of warm white is your oyster! Here are two hats I crocheted in warm white …
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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 …
Shop Local
We learned a lot about the importance of supporting locally owned businesses during the pandemic. While sometimes it is easy and economical to shop at big online retailers, why would you choose to shop local? I like walking in my neighbourhood, browsing one-of-a-kind businesses and finding a range of interesting products and services. I enjoy …
Celebrating Community
The Point Grey Village Holiday Pop Up Shop attracted a crowd, despite the rainy weather. It was gratifying to see so many people supporting local business and creative entrepreneurial spirit. Thanks to all of you who made the first ever pop up in our neighbourhood a successful community event!
Point Grey Village Pop Up
Crochet, community, and fitness…these are a few of my favourite things. One morning at my neighbourhood gym, some of us dreamed up the idea of a holiday pop up shop. After brainstorming and planning, this special one-day event is going to happen. It will be a community celebration showcasing the work of local talent, with …
Hats for Girls and Boys
Warm, soft, and easy to care for…these are some of the qualities I consider before making children’s hats. Babies especially have sensitive skin. Merino wool is soft and itch-resistant. All the hats illustrated here are crocheted from a blend of merino wool and silk which gives the finished product an extra smooth feel. Crocheted and …
Creating a Custom Hat
Thoughtful planning and consultation is the first step in building a custom woven hat. My first inquiries are around form and function. Lately, the bucket hat has been a popular choice. The style has transcended time. Most people wear it effortlessly, whether it’s dressed up or worn casually. Where and when one envisions wearing the …
Fibrations Festival 2021
“Fibrations” folks know their fibres. At this outdoor event celebrating community and fibre arts, people asked me about the yarns I used to make my hats. Many recognized the softness of alpaca, the smoothness of pima cotton, and the gossamer of silk. Despite morning rain showers, there was a steady flow of interested and interesting …
Good Fibrations
Come by and see my latest hat creations on Sunday, September 19th, 2021 at Fibrations Festival. This free public outdoor event will feature fibre artists in the Fairfield community of Victoria, B.C. Find Hats by Tracy J at Tent B23, Robert J. Porter Park & Field, located behind the Fairfield Community Centre. For more information: …
Inspired by Nature
I’ve been inspired by nature’s palette to crochet hats in tweedy yarns. The watery blues of sea and sky harmonize with deep forest greens. Next to each other on the colour wheel, they are serene and calming. Add in neutrals, like the grey of clouds, beige of sand, and granite of beach rocks, to sooth …
Hats by Tracy J 