11 January 2012

FO: Viking Hat!

Well, the viking hat (and accompanying beard) is completed, and I did a quick shoot before sending it out the door:

The beard is my favorite part, namely how ridiculously long it is:

The Knitpicks Comfy I used on the hat is great for stitch definition, but may not be stretchy enough. I'm sure a quick wash and light tumble dry would tighten it back up. The trick to the horns is definitely to stretch the base of the horn out as wide as it will go as you're sewing it on, in order to get stability at the base and keep the horns from drooping.

I did a video last night explaining everything I could about the beard, including materials and construction methods. Hope you enjoy it!
- YX
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4 comments:

  1. LillyJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I love this, especially the beard.

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  2. LizJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    This is the best thing ever. Now you can use this comment for onanistic purposes ;)

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  3. karma receding zenJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    This is ridiculously awesome :)

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  4. YarnexploderJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Thanks, everyone! I hope he likes it... It's sadly still sitting in the shipping box on my table. It's been nearly impossible to get to the post office lately!

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