Straw Hat 5
Neatly Coiled
Zipporah is helping me turn the squashy hat from the thrift store into hatstraw…
Hatstraw Cords
We’ve discovered that even though made of paper, it is actually a classic 9-end hatstraw braid, with cords incorporated into the edges.
Too Shallow
Pulling on one cord should create a nice smooth curve, and it does, but unfortunately the curve is not tight enough for tiny Hitty hats. That’s OK the “gathering” method works, and we are getting better at it!
Lots of Straw left
Zipporah is very happy with her new straw bonnet, even without rosettes and ribbons.
Zipporah’s Bonnet
…though her hatstraw coil is all in a snarl again.
Quimper Hittys 
Lovely hat! Think it’s my favorite….Great work! Hats and mittens are still in need here though…so the girls are drooling!
Thanks! We like it too, and are considering what kind of ribbon if any to put on it. We really need rain hats here, but we are anticipating warmer weather by working with the straw!
Zipporah’s hat is quite fetching. You are surely developing your skills as you go along. Thanks for all of the tips and tutorials.
You are welcome – I like the practice, and maybe will keep getting better as I keep making hats!
Zipporah’s new hat really is wonderful! Well done!
Thanks very much! We liked the shape and Zipporah likes the shade it provides!
new styles for different girls, they are delightful.
The girls all like the new hat-production that is happening around here!
I think I am even more fond of this version of the straw hat…I really like Zipporah’s new bonnet!! Great work…as usual.
We appreciate the comment! The new bonnet was fun to make and photograph!
I find I am fascinated by how different and yet all personable each of your doll’s faces are. I probably pay so much attention because I keep practicing making a Hitty doll but the faces are so difficult to get right.
Faces are Hard! Keep practicing!!!
Oh, I really, really like this bonnet.
I also like like that bonnet too, partly because of it’s plainness – and Zipporah did too until I made the next one!
Such a precious little human helper. Very pretty straw hat
We’re glad you like it!