Weaving a Hat with Rattan and Daffodil

Daffodil season is drawing to a close which means harvesting and preserving the leaves and stalks for weaving projects! It's become a family affair to collect the leaves so that I can dry them and create cordage and basketry projects.
Join me as I gather, dry and store these leaves. I decided to incorporate the cordage in a fun new project that I'm calling my gardening hat. I was inspired by my aunt's fun sunhat, Huckleberry Finn and the fact that I intend to spend many hours enjoying the garden this year. Enjoy this relaxing weaving project as I share the steps to creating my first woven hat!
The techniques I used on this woven hat come from basket weaving techniques. What I wear as a hat could just as well be upside down and used as a basket. It's really fun realizing all the things you can make with simple techniques and creativity.
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[@michaelmerrick5472]

Nice. Well done.

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@debbieconrad6616]

Beautiful hat, beautiful video. You're getting really good at this!!

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you so much!

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you Debbie!

[@CassandraNoble-zf4vc]

This one sure went by fast. I would love to buy a pattern should you ever have time to make one up, or do a step by step video with particulars.
You are always inspiring. Thank you! ~ CN

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you. This was such a fun project. I'll think about making a pattern!

[@sharonmcanoe]

I love this hat! I really want to have a go at this now... But yet to know when I will have the time to try...... 😏

[@TextileIndie]

Right!? So many projects...

[@SassyTesla]

Could this be done with just sisal twine or palm leaves? I have a bunch left over from palm Sunday so I was wondering what I can make with that.

[@TextileIndie]

Sure, I encourage you to experiment. You can use my hat as an inspiration for the basic structure. I would love to see a photo when you're done! You can send it to [e-mail] or tag us on IG or FB @textileindie.

[@dalemacinnis3385]

Way cool hat. Just sayin'...

[@TextileIndie]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to make.