Practicing Skull Caps/Beanies

By Wardeh on February 11, 2008

I really don’t like the name skull cap, but I guess that’s what they are — hats that stick close to the skull and its shape. Is a beanie different? I don’t know. But I do know that that is what I’m trying to make.

That wool that I dyed twice in olive-brown last Thursday did turn out too orange-y. So on Friday, I dyed it black, half strength, and it turned out just like I wanted — a nice chocolate brown.

He looks good, my sweet boy Mikah!

I’ve been working a little here and there since Friday on practicing the skull caps for Jeff and Mikah. The hat I made today fits Mikah, which probably means it will be too tight for Jeff. I was modeling these wool hats from Ibex — Meru Skull Cap and Zephyr Skull Cap. Only I didn’t flatlock the seams like Ibex does. I used a wide 3-thread serger stitch and I coverstitched those down flat with a wide 2-thread coverstitch.

Mikah was rubbing his eyes; he didn’t want me to show this picture, but I’m going to anyway (sorry, Mikah) because it shows the top of the hat.

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11 responses to “Practicing Skull Caps/Beanies”

appliejuice
February 12, 2008 at 6:40 am | Permalink

Very nice!! My MIL made one for Susanna, but it has a flat top. I guess it is not a skully.
Jen
February 12, 2008 at 10:26 am | Permalink

The only time I wear those is when I help dh shovel snow. Great job!
Elaine
February 13, 2008 at 2:56 pm | Permalink

The that looks great and so does Mikah

We like these kind of hats here because they are warm yet don’t take up a lot of room, kwim?
luke pepper
February 28, 2009 at 1:32 pm | Permalink

Hi there,
I’m trying to find a skull cap that fits as good as The Edge’s from U2. He has form fitting skull caps like your boy is modelling and they’re thinner than wool, with no bumpy seams at the top.
Would it be possible to make me one, with view to me ordering a few to keep me going on stage?

Thanks and best wishes – Luke (U.K.)
Wardeh
March 1, 2009 at 10:01 am | Permalink

Hi, Luke. I just emailed you.

~Wardeh
Jim G
August 26, 2009 at 12:18 pm | Permalink

I too am looking for a ‘skull cap’/beanie like The Edge’s and happened on to your site. I can’t understand if you make/sell them or ? Please let me know. I want a couple black ones suitable for California weather.

Thanks
Wardeh
August 26, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

Hi, Jim! I make and sell them by special request. Here is a finished hat, featured on Luke Pepper of a U2 tribute band: http://suchtreasures.com/2009/06/15/luke-pepper-as-the-edge-the-story-of-a-custom-made-skullbeanie-cap/ . If you are interested in a hat like this, please send me more info about what you want that is suitable for California – use the contact form. I am on vacation right now, but will write back to you around the week of Sept 7th, when I get back home.
James Whealan
November 18, 2009 at 3:05 pm | Permalink

Wardeh,

I am interested in a custom skullbeanie cap. Can I send measurements via electronic mail? Also, should the length be meausured from top to side OR top to front OR both?

Respectfully,

Jim Whealan
Wardeh
November 19, 2009 at 10:13 am | Permalink

I emailed you, James.
luke pepper
November 21, 2009 at 6:14 am | Permalink

Hey Wardeh!
I hope all is well with you and your family and I hope you all have a lovely Christmas time and New Year! (I must say ‘Thanks giving’ too

The caps are doing the business and it’s always a laugh to tell people they’re ‘custom made’.

Keep on rockin’ – Luke
Wardeh
November 23, 2009 at 11:58 am | Permalink

Hi, Luke! Yes, we’re all doing well! I’m glad the hats are working so well for you.