I haven’t done a ScrapHappy post for a while, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been using my scraps. Here is my latest “Permaculture Hat” (follow the link for an explanation):
I used up the whole of my scrap ball, but I’ve already started another one (you can see it in front of Hattie in the first picture). This and others of its ilk are made entirely from those tiny scraps of yarn that would otherwise be too small to be considered for a knitting or crochet project. Usually I sell these hats, but I have decided that this, and a variety of other hats I have made recently will be donated to Knit for Peace, who are always able to find such items good homes.
We have been very ScrapHappy Chez Snail this month, so Mr Snail is also writing a ScrapHappy post (check out his blog here after mid-morning on the 15th UK time)… be prepared for something completely different to the usual tales of fabric and yarn!
I’ve been inspired to write this (and future) ScrapHappy posts by Kate, who provides links to other (mostly sewing) ScrapHappy bloggers at Tall Tales from Chiconia on the fifteenth of every month… do check them out.
The Snail of Happiness 
thecontentedcrafter
/ June 15, 2018Oh my goodness – I love this hat!! You are so clever!!! Is it your own pattern? So many questions, too many exclamation marks 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018It’s not really a pattern… I just make it up as I go along, so every one is different. I think these hats are my truest scrappy creations.
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thecontentedcrafter
/ June 15, 2018I shall have a go with my scraps at some stage then – you have inspired me!!
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tialys
/ June 15, 2018A great use of scraps – can’t wait to see what Mr. Snail has done.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018He’s busily writing right now… I feel like I have set him homework!
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Nice Piece of Work
/ June 15, 2018glorious hat! ❤
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018I love the way that you never know what you are going to get!
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Kim
/ June 15, 2018Great idea, good cause, and fabulous hat!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018I like that each one is unique and simply cannot be recreated. One of the previous ones is now in Patagonia – bought to give as a gift because the colours reminded the buyer of the colours of the Wales coast path.
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nanacathy2
/ June 15, 2018Another fabulous hat that anyone would be thrilled to have. I use my tiny scraps for toys- eyes etc.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018The very smallest bits get used for stuffing sometimes, but I’ve been discussing some other possibilities with Kate and we’ve had a few ideas… whether I’ll find time to try them before next mont I’m not sure, but I’ve certainly got some things to mull over.
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katechiconi
/ June 15, 2018I do feel Mr Snail needs a hat like that to keep his head warm and get the creative scrappy juices flowing. It’s a true challenge to be the first Scrappist of the male persuasion and to create something from materials not normally under consideration for ScrapHappy. Who knows what new branch of ScrapHappiness he may be pioneering!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018I have another male friend who I’m trying to persuade to write some scrappy posts, but he’s so busy making things, he doesn’t find much time to update his blog.
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katechiconi
/ June 15, 2018Yes, that’s always the problem… Anyway, I hope you succeed eventually.
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KerryCan
/ June 15, 2018This hat is such fun — and it reminds me that I’ve been thinking about using my tiniest weaving scraps in a particular way. Not a hat but . . . hmm, maybe it’s time to take the idea farther. Thanks for the push!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018It took me a while to get over the idea that these hats would look ‘untidy’, but now I have embraced the randomness and consider the loose ends to be a feature, I’m quite happy with them.
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Laurie Graves
/ June 15, 2018That hat is wild and woolly. 😉
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018I hope that it keeps someone warm next winter.
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Laurie Graves
/ June 15, 2018I am sure it will, and in snappy style.
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Tracy @ It's a T-Sweets Day!
/ June 15, 2018Now that is a scrappy hat!! Way to go:)!❤️
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The Snail of Happiness
/ June 15, 2018It is the ultimate in scrappy creations for me!
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