Pls post a pic when you have a chance, I’m curious.
this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2023
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I’m also curious!
Suggestion: Try another hat.
Hold on, hear me out. We hear it all the time, things are just things. Material world, etc. Attachments are natural to these things, but you formed that attachment by wearing the hat. Think about how much you liked your last phone, then your new one. It's not the same only because it's a shorter term.
So, try another hat. If you hate it, what have you lost? Go back to the old one. If you like it, cycle them in and our, then, try another one. This is good for anything from clothing to your co.puter mouse to dishes to.. on and on.
If my place burned down, I'd be sad, but other than mementos, everything is replaceable.
All that being said, good luck on the hat! Backups are good, too 😉 This is also why I leaned to sew using YT.
I actually have a lot of hats. My second favorite hat is one that I knit over a decade ago. Unfortunately, I can't knit anymore (hurts my hands and wrists). I swap out with other hats here and there, but I always go back to my old favorite.
Ahh yes, hope you find someone who can help. Sorry about your hands :(
Appreciated, but I'm adapting! I'll try to get some pictures on here tomorrow and maybe someone will be able to help (obviously I would pay for time and materials). If not, I think there are local knitting groups that I could reach out to.
Tag me and I can ask those I know.
Depending on the complexity of the hat, someone here can possibly figure out most of the design just by a picture. It may require a few close up shots to figure out finer details, and likely a measurement of you head to make sure it fits.
It's not terribly complicated. I'll have to get some pictures.
Do you know how to knit? If not, a hat is a decent beginner project, and something you have a vested interest in helps too.
As moderator I officially endorse the idea of peer pressuring this person to knit.
I actually already know how to knit and I used to knit hats. Now I have arthritis and various other health issues and I can't do it anymore.
Ah that's rough I'm sorry, I see from your other comment pics are on the way so hopefully someone around here can help out!
I used to knit but can't anymore.
I’ve no doubt one of the talented people here could replicate the hat but it’s worth mentioning that if the hat wasn’t originally knitted by hand, a replica won’t feel the same. Machine knitting produces a thinner, stretchier material. It’s probably more durable too - certainly nothing I’ve made would last 20+ years with frequent wear, but that might just be a reflection of my knitting skills! If it’s the feel of the hat you like more than the look of it, I’d recommend buying a new hat as someone else suggested. If it’s the look of hat you like so much I imagine someone will be able to make a replica but they’d likely need the original hat while making it for you. Good luck!
I'm in the PNW and a competent knitter. Post a photo of the hat!