How to Properly Wear a Slouchy Hat

I pretty much live in slouchy hats during late fall and winter. Two questions I'm always asked are: "How are you supposed to wear slouchy hats?" and "How you do keep your slouchy hat from falling off?"

I do think I happen to have a good head for slouchy hats…and I have good posture so they stay on very well.

BUT, I do have a great trick for people who have trouble keeping their slouchy hats on. Also, these pictures should help you with knowing how to put slouchy hats on properly.

(Note: I'm not saying this is the ONLY way to wear a slouchy hat! This is just how I prefer to wear this style of hat.)

1) Hook your thumb around the rim of your slouchy hat

2) Put your hat behind your head 

3) Tilt your head back and slowly pull your slouchy hat on 

4) Pull your thumbs down the rim of the hat and pull the hat over your ears. 

5) Grab two bobby pin

6) Insert a bobby pin into each side of your head. Guide the bobby pin so it goes through the hat and your top layer of hair. Make sure to avoid snagging your hat and make sure most of the bobby pin is inside the hat.

7) Tilt head back to make sure hat is secure. 

You're all done!

If you like this slouchy hat, you can actually purchase it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing

Betsey Darley Photography

Are you ready to see some of the cutest pictures ever? A little while ago I sent some of my knitted items to a photographer in Fairfax, VA. Here are some of the pictures she took!

You can check out her website and facebook page here: http://www.betseydarley.com

Also, I'm going to start selling custom children hats. I'll be posting the Etsy listing once I have it up!

Lavender and Turquoise

I know, I know...I just keep posting pictures of knit hats! But this is the last for a while. I promise! I wasn't planning on pairing this hat with a lavender dress but I ended up loving it. This hat is for sale on Etsy! 

Sweater Dress and Slouchy Hat

Sweater Dress + Knit Slouchy Hat = One of my favorite combinations

Another Striped Beanie

SO here are pictures of another beanie that is available on Etsy. I've knit myself this hat in multiple colors and I absolutely love it!

Emerald Striped Beanie

Since the color of the year is emerald green, I thought that I needed to have an emerald green hat available on Etsy. This striped beanie is now officially for sale!

Striped Turquoise Beanie

Here's an item that will be for sale in a few weeks! I love the gorgeous colors of this striped beanie.

Emerald Slouchy Hat

Have you ever seen a ball of yarn and fallen in love?

So last week I was in the yarn section at the store. I was on a mission to get black yarn. I really just wanted to leave the store. Avoiding the people around me, I walked up and down the isle looking for a simple ball of thick, black yarn. My eyes were searching when something caught my attention. I did a double take. There, right before my eyes, was the most gorgeous ball of perfect emerald green yarn. It almost seemed to shine. This eye-catching yarn was beautiful. I only needed black yarn but this yarn HAD to come home with me. So it did. I grabbed the emerald ball of yarn, found black yarn, and got out of there. I rarely buy specific yarn just for myself. But last week I did. And I love it. I really, truly love it.

Color of the Year: Emerald Green

So I've recently discovered that the color of 2013 is Emerald Green. This just happens to be one of my favorite colors! 

Here are some Emerald Green accessories to inspire you. My goal is to wear this color once a week!