Santa Hat Pattern needed

Does anyone have a link for a very looooong Santa hat? I would like to make
one several feet long! ON topic note: I'd add some quilting to the
turn-back cuff.
Thanks in advance,
Pat in Virginia

Thank you, Patti. I knew you'd know and just howl that I could only do two
triangle names. However - are you pretty sure that 'long skinny' is an
appropriate term? Polly
"Patti" wrote in message
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A very long, skinny isosceles probably!

Absolutely sure!

(And - I never laugh at anyone for not happening to remember ...)!
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In message , Polly Esther
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Thank you, Patti. I knew you'd know and just howl that I could only do
two triangle names. However - are you pretty sure that 'long skinny'
is an appropriate term? Polly
"Patti" wrote in message
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A very long, skinny isosceles probably!


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Best Regards
pat on the hill

Thank you Polly, Leslie, Mary and all! My post was not specific. I said
'several' feet when the recipient actually wants one to about her ankles!!
So, I guess almost five feet long .... she is very short.

Your directions are fine, Polly. That is how I envisioned doing this, but
because it is so looooong, I was wondering about it. The red velvet is a
great suggestion from Doc, but too heavy I think. I need to think about this
some more.

Thanks all!! Pat in VA/USA
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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A smart cookie like you doesn't need a pattern. All you need to begin with
is two identical triangles. The shortest side of the triangle should be
about 13" wide. ( the 13" seamed would give you about a 25" head opening
which is sort of standard) The longer sides - just any length that suits
your purpose. Red fleece would be the easiest - no seams to finish and a
bit of stretch. Think of them as a V laying on its side. Place the two
pieces together and stitch the long sides together. Turn. Put a band/cuff
on the opening and a pom-pom on the point.
How did we do? Can you follow that?
For the life of me, I can Not remember the name of that triangle. I
told DH I remember right triangle and equilateral and *what* is the name
of this one? He's just giving me a deer in the headlights look. @#$!
I guess I'll just come to Virginia and make the hat for you. Polly

Pat in Virginia wrote:
Thank you Polly, Leslie, Mary and all! My post was not specific. I said
'several' feet when the recipient actually wants one to about her ankles!!
So, I guess almost five feet long .... she is very short.

Your directions are fine, Polly. That is how I envisioned doing this, but
because it is so looooong, I was wondering about it. The red velvet is a
great suggestion from Doc, but too heavy I think. I need to think about this
some more.

Thanks all!! Pat in VA/USA

You might consider using a crushed velour. You'll get the look of a
short napped "fur" but the weight will be considerably less.
Quite often this type fabric is made with lycra so has a lot of stretch
to it, too! Regardless, I'd tell the recipient she's out of her
freakin' mind 'cuz no matter WHAT you use, it's gonna be heavy and a
P.I.T.A. to make and an even bigger P.I.T.A. to wear! OY -- better you
than me :-))))!! CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

On Dec 2, 9:21*pm, Tia Mary wrote:
Pat in Virginia wrote:
Thank you Polly, Leslie, Mary and all! My post was not specific. I said
'several' feet when the recipient actually wants one to about her ankles!!
So, I guess almost five feet long .... she is very short.

Your directions are fine, Polly. That is how I envisioned doing this, but
because it is so looooong, I was wondering about it. The red velvet is a
great suggestion from Doc, but too heavy I think. I need to think about this
some more.

Thanks all!! Pat in VA/USA

* *You might consider using a crushed velour. *You'll get the look of a
short napped "fur" but the weight will be considerably less.
Quite often this type fabric is made with lycra so has a lot of stretch
to it, too! *Regardless, I'd tell the recipient she's out of her
freakin' mind 'cuz no matter WHAT you use, it's gonna be heavy and a
P.I.T.A. to make and an even bigger P.I.T.A. to wear! *OY -- better you
than me :-))))!! *CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ * (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at *http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary

I learned that velour can be gotten non-stretchy too, but seems to be
near impossible to find. The same place that had the velvet I
mentioned also has a non-stretchy red crushed velvet (as opposed to
the c.v. TSWLTH carries) that is less than half the weight of the
velvet. The color is right (I bought a yard of it) but the "crushed"
look... I don't know - eye of the beholder/wearer. Red faux fur is
another heavy option (I just don't like fleece, but that's me... ).
The weight issue may be lessened depending on how she wears the hat -
I've seen really long hats like that worn like a scarf, wrapped around
the neck and hence supported by the shoulders. Wrapping it more
loosely and draping it will cut down on overheating and make a fashion
statement. ;-)

Velveteen is lighter, but has its own drawbacks. What about something
satin-y instead of fuzzy? That would definitely decrease the weight.
A shop-hop browse may be in order.

Doc

Pat, in that case might I suggest using a "modified triangle"? If you
try to do an isosceles triangle to fit that it will be a real pain to
deal with. I would do a "tube that tapers to a point.
And for the weight problem I would suggest "polar" fleece. It is much
lighter than many other fabrics, doesn't need to be lined or the seam
finished to prevent raveling. G Add a faux fur, or whatever, band to
the edge and you should be good to go.

Sounds like a fun project that shouldn't take long once you get to
it.
Pati, in Phx

On Dec 2, 4:25*pm, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:
Thank you Polly, Leslie, Mary and all! My post was not specific. I said
'several' feet when the recipient actually wants one to about her ankles!!
So, I guess almost five feet long .... she is very short.

Your directions are fine, Polly. That is how I envisioned doing this, but
because it is so looooong, I was wondering about it. The red velvet is a
great suggestion from Doc, but too heavy I think. I need to think about this
some more.

Thanks all!! Pat in VA/USA"Polly Esther" wrote in message

...

A smart cookie like you doesn't need a pattern. *All you need to begin with
is two identical triangles. *The shortest side of the triangle should be
about 13" wide. ( the 13" seamed would give you about a 25" head opening
which is sort of standard) *The longer sides - just any length that suits
your purpose. *Red fleece would be the easiest - no seams to finish and a
bit of stretch. *Think of them as a V laying on its side. *Place the two
pieces together and stitch the long sides together. *Turn. *Put a band/cuff
on the opening and a pom-pom on the point.
* *How did we do? *Can you follow that?
* *For the life of me, I can Not remember the name of that triangle.. *I
told DH I remember right triangle and equilateral and *what* is the name
of this one? * He's just giving me a deer in the headlights look. *@#$!
I guess I'll just come to Virginia and make the hat for you. *Polly