Hi there, thank you for the new video. I always look forward to them. However, please do not feel pressure to produce. Take the time you need to get well and feel better. Very sorry to hear you haven't been well. Your hat looks beautiful. I'd like it with the felt inside. It gives it just the shape it needs. Please take care and be safe. Stephanie from California
I think the waviness and puffiness is a symptom of using a bigger hook; tighter stitches but more of them might have been the answer. Perhaps blocking, ironing and starching could crisp up the line? Or supporting it with a more rigid felt? The size is better, though the other one is so cute!
First off take care of yourself! We will still be here if you have to take sick days!! Would much rather have you healthy!! The tam looks lovely and I like it better with the felting inside. Take care of yourself and don’t over do!
About your hairstyling efforts, I suggest looking up Bernadette Banner on TH-cam. She's a mid-Victorian enthusiast who styles her hair in your desired fashion and offers a tutorial for it.
When you had both on your couch and said "is it time to crochet something?", both clearly had that look, "is crochet a new game?" 🤣🤣 They are so cute, but it but must take so much attention
I have a bobbin lace hat that I inherited from my grandmother, that is similar to a boater style hat. The brim is completely stiffened with starch. So you can do quite a lot with starch, depending on how much you use!
That ending has me ROLLING with laughter! I love your editing style so much, it's been so cool seeing your video making approach blossom over the last year or so. I'm sorry to hear you were sick but so glad you're feeling better
The lining did help, you've done a fab job. I'm sorry you've been ill, I'm glad you're better now. You live in a beautiful place, I love the view from your windows. Take care xx
make sure you always see in your ends really well when you do a magic loop! in scarred for life because i used it on a granny square scarf and they all broke and had to be sewn closed again 😅
I just made a beret and after I washed it I stretched it out with my hands a little and let dry flat. Didn’t need a dinner plate, but that is a really good tip I might use on the next one lol. Don’t worry about making videos if you’re not feeling well. Let Nutella do her job and take care of you. I love rewatching your videos anyway 💕
Ive crocheted a few tam o shanters, and the circle measurement I usually aim for is around 11.5 inch to 12 inch or around 40cm and just decrease to my actual head size from that point. Also I generally use a 5mm crochet hook.
A hair receiver! I had a small collection of them back in my twenties. Also a few tortoiseshell combs and hair ornaments. Nice tam. The first one looked cute, I thought-decorative rather than practical. The larger one is a better fit. Running a wire through the outside row would whip those ruffles into submission! Don't know how authentic that would be, though...
Great comeback! If you have cardboard you can recycle, a circle to go on the inside of a damp tam may help if dry into a less wavy circle. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. While it's still cold out, my mom recommends wearing a cotton or wool hat after showering so you don't catch cold. Cotton is my go to during the winter, and it's worked for me. Blow dry and style as usual.
I think sitting it a little further back on your head might help. steam blocking on an ironing board might help get rid of some of the waviness too. I love this redemption, and I hope you're feeling even better soon
I think both the wavey edge and the felted sweater one look great. I've seen tams with a very wavey edge and then some that are more round and bulkier. So it is probably down to personal preference
So glad you gave it another go! I always appreciate how your channel shows the not-quite-perfect results of your efforts. I think that the felted liner inside looks better than without. Have you tried adding a second felted layer to see the effect? The only other suggestion I have might be to make the felt liner a tiny bit smaller than the tam, so the edge stitches can still wrap around it naturally.
I definitely think the new tam looks better with the structure of the felt. I think it might look even better with a second felt circle in there 🤔 Hate that you were sick, glad you're feeling better! You were soooo close to winning yarn chicken, but I couldn't tell the difference between the 2 yarns. Great job!
I do like the added structure the felted lining gave, but both would look equally great, I think. Especially with your hair done up, and the rest of the ensemble.
I love the crochet work you do. Probably because I can actually understand what you're doing, cause I'm a newbie to knitting. Still love all the knitting videos.
I thought the baby tam was cute, but this new one is definitely a better size. I like it with the support of the felted sweater. Hairstyling is hard! I completely stink at it.
Haha, I just noticed your sweatshirt. I follow her, as well, although I don't have any of her merch. Loving watching your videos and seeing all of the beautiful things you make. It's also fun seeing Nutella. I can see she certainly loves attention like my poms do.
I'm so sorry you were sick but yay for feeling better! I had actually looked around to make sure I hadn't missed a video somehow. It looks good! For my very little knowledge of how crochet and what tams are
I had noticed that it had been a while since you posted and I was hoping it was just a long break and not illness. Glad you're starting to come around! I always love your videos. Nutella and her friend cracked my up. The pillow attack made me laugh as well. Can't wait for next week- if you're feeling up to it!
Whenever I think I’m about to run out of wool, I find myself working faster to get to the end before the wool runs out! How daft - but I wonder how many others do the same?
I crochet those kinds of hats, have made many of them over the years. No pattern, just round and round with a double crochet, and switch colors as I feel. They have to be 12 Inches across. But I actually wear them on my head, not on top of my head. Is that some British way of wearing it? I pull mine down over my ears, and then style it by tugging it a bit sideways. What's the point of wearing a knit hat, if it's not even going to keep you warm?
Sorry to hear that you were ill, and I hope you recover fully soon! I must have missed this in the first video - are the Edwardian tams not sized by the interior circumference going around your head rather than sitting on top of your hair? I always thought they were the same as berets. The colors look lovely together and I bet Nutella loved having company!
You are going to need some pads to add to your hair. LBCC Historical on Etsy has some great ones that you can use to pad out your hair and give it the support your hat needs.
The felted stuffing looks great. I would imagine you're going for a look like Benjamin Bunny in Beatrix Potter books. It looks like that to me. Congratulations!
hi engineering knits i just want to say thank you so much for your wonderful content you’re one of the biggest inspirations when it came to starting my own knitting/crochet channel 💕💕
Not sure if you’re wearing it right. The ribbed bottom should cling to your head to hold it on.Looks like you’re just flopping it on your head. This is the first time I don’t see it working for you.😊(you asked for honesty) Maybe the look you’re going for is the pinned on hat…not the practical.
Hi there, thank you for the new video. I always look forward to them. However, please do not feel pressure to produce. Take the time you need to get well and feel better. Very sorry to hear you haven't been well. Your hat looks beautiful. I'd like it with the felt inside. It gives it just the shape it needs. Please take care and be safe. Stephanie from California
What ^she^ said!
I think adding the felted bit helped the wobble on the edge for sure :) you did great! Now you and Nutella can both wear one on your walk
that's what I pictured as well, it would be so cute! xD
I think the waviness and puffiness is a symptom of using a bigger hook; tighter stitches but more of them might have been the answer. Perhaps blocking, ironing and starching could crisp up the line? Or supporting it with a more rigid felt? The size is better, though the other one is so cute!
First off take care of yourself! We will still be here if you have to take sick days!! Would much rather have you healthy!!
The tam looks lovely and I like it better with the felting inside.
Take care of yourself and don’t over do!
About your hairstyling efforts, I suggest looking up Bernadette Banner on TH-cam. She's a mid-Victorian enthusiast who styles her hair in your desired fashion and offers a tutorial for it.
Also so sorry to hear you have been ill. Hope you feel better by now!
When you had both on your couch and said "is it time to crochet something?", both clearly had that look, "is crochet a new game?" 🤣🤣
They are so cute, but it but must take so much attention
You could always make it less floppy by using some starch in the water with which you block your tam. I very much enjoyed your video 😊
I have a bobbin lace hat that I inherited from my grandmother, that is similar to a boater style hat. The brim is completely stiffened with starch. So you can do quite a lot with starch, depending on how much you use!
That ending has me ROLLING with laughter! I love your editing style so much, it's been so cool seeing your video making approach blossom over the last year or so. I'm sorry to hear you were sick but so glad you're feeling better
I hate playing chicken with my yarn too!
The lining did help, you've done a fab job. I'm sorry you've been ill, I'm glad you're better now.
You live in a beautiful place, I love the view from your windows.
Take care xx
It hurt to watch you cut up the sweater, but waste not, want not! It looks really great with the added thickness!
make sure you always see in your ends really well when you do a magic loop! in scarred for life because i used it on a granny square scarf and they all broke and had to be sewn closed again 😅
I just made a beret and after I washed it I stretched it out with my hands a little and let dry flat. Didn’t need a dinner plate, but that is a really good tip I might use on the next one lol.
Don’t worry about making videos if you’re not feeling well. Let Nutella do her job and take care of you. I love rewatching your videos anyway 💕
Give that cute tam to a child you know as a gift.
I like the idea of using the felt to support the shape. Mine is 35cm in diameter and green and white and I wear it like a giant beret.
Ive crocheted a few tam o shanters, and the circle measurement I usually aim for is around 11.5 inch to 12 inch or around 40cm and just decrease to my actual head size from that point. Also I generally use a 5mm crochet hook.
A hair receiver! I had a small collection of them back in my twenties. Also a few tortoiseshell combs and hair ornaments.
Nice tam. The first one looked cute, I thought-decorative rather than practical. The larger one is a better fit. Running a wire through the outside row would whip those ruffles into submission! Don't know how authentic that would be, though...
Yes! A tam for the dog.
Great comeback! If you have cardboard you can recycle, a circle to go on the inside of a damp tam may help if dry into a less wavy circle. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. While it's still cold out, my mom recommends wearing a cotton or wool hat after showering so you don't catch cold. Cotton is my go to during the winter, and it's worked for me. Blow dry and style as usual.
Omg ur back. I was worried. Im glad ur ok.
I think sitting it a little further back on your head might help. steam blocking on an ironing board might help get rid of some of the waviness too. I love this redemption, and I hope you're feeling even better soon
Gibson girl tip from another straight haired lady: you need texture. Dry shampoo, braiding wet hair and letting it air dry, or curlers.
Glad you're starting to feel better! Very much enjoyed your guest star. The dogs seemed to be enjoying their visit!
I think both the wavey edge and the felted sweater one look great. I've seen tams with a very wavey edge and then some that are more round and bulkier. So it is probably down to personal preference
Love the video! Also the doggos were super cute 🥰
So glad you gave it another go! I always appreciate how your channel shows the not-quite-perfect results of your efforts. I think that the felted liner inside looks better than without. Have you tried adding a second felted layer to see the effect? The only other suggestion I have might be to make the felt liner a tiny bit smaller than the tam, so the edge stitches can still wrap around it naturally.
Tam looks great; your idea for stuffing worked well. Hope you continue to recover with no relapses.
Adding the felt was a very good idea......the ending is great....so nice to see you laughing.
Adorable! I too have square dinner plates.
I definitely think the new tam looks better with the structure of the felt. I think it might look even better with a second felt circle in there 🤔 Hate that you were sick, glad you're feeling better! You were soooo close to winning yarn chicken, but I couldn't tell the difference between the 2 yarns. Great job!
I do like the added structure the felted lining gave, but both would look equally great, I think. Especially with your hair done up, and the rest of the ensemble.
The felted sweater inside the tam I think gives it a more Edwardian shape. It’s beautiful, you did a lovely job!
I love the crochet work you do. Probably because I can actually understand what you're doing, cause I'm a newbie to knitting. Still love all the knitting videos.
It's much better now! I' very happy when you post a new video on Sunday, thank you for your good work!
I thought the baby tam was cute, but this new one is definitely a better size. I like it with the support of the felted sweater.
Hairstyling is hard! I completely stink at it.
It is so nice to have you back! I like the idea of using the felt, it was an improvement to the shape of the tam.
The felted material was a great idea to reducecthat wavy look.
Welcome back! As always, it is so much fun watching your videos 🤗
Haha, I just noticed your sweatshirt. I follow her, as well, although I don't have any of her merch. Loving watching your videos and seeing all of the beautiful things you make. It's also fun seeing Nutella. I can see she certainly loves attention like my poms do.
Love me a good game of yarn chicken. Well done on using all the white yarn!
Thats so cute! Hope you are feeling better!
So happy to watch a new video !
Much much better on the tam, good job! I do like the bit of felted sweater on the inside to give it structure.
I'm so sorry you were sick but yay for feeling better! I had actually looked around to make sure I hadn't missed a video somehow.
It looks good! For my very little knowledge of how crochet and what tams are
I think the felted material works!
I had noticed that it had been a while since you posted and I was hoping it was just a long break and not illness. Glad you're starting to come around! I always love your videos. Nutella and her friend cracked my up. The pillow attack made me laugh as well. Can't wait for next week- if you're feeling up to it!
Whenever I think I’m about to run out of wool, I find myself working faster to get to the end before the wool runs out! How daft - but I wonder how many others do the same?
I would use the felted sweater and a round of cardboard
I crochet those kinds of hats, have made many of them over the years. No pattern, just round and round with a double crochet, and switch colors as I feel. They have to be 12 Inches across. But I actually wear them on my head, not on top of my head. Is that some British way of wearing it? I pull mine down over my ears, and then style it by tugging it a bit sideways. What's the point of wearing a knit hat, if it's not even going to keep you warm?
Sorry to hear that you were ill, and I hope you recover fully soon! I must have missed this in the first video - are the Edwardian tams not sized by the interior circumference going around your head rather than sitting on top of your hair? I always thought they were the same as berets. The colors look lovely together and I bet Nutella loved having company!
You are going to need some pads to add to your hair. LBCC Historical on Etsy has some great ones that you can use to pad out your hair and give it the support your hat needs.
The felted stuffing looks great.
I would imagine you're going for a look like Benjamin Bunny in Beatrix Potter books.
It looks like that to me.
Congratulations!
Omg yessss
hi engineering knits i just want to say thank you so much for your wonderful content you’re one of the biggest inspirations when it came to starting my own knitting/crochet channel 💕💕
You: calmly brushing your hair
Nutella: aggressively digging to China
Happy New Year!
Great video as always. Opinion: It was better with the felt, but I still think you should block it.
Could you use synthetic whalebone at the outer edge to keep its shape?
Did you make the gold sweater you were wearing at the end of the video? If so, it is beautiful! Do you mind sharing the name of the pattern?!
Would starching it work? Just curious...then you wouldn't have the extra weight of the felted sweater piece.
COMPLETELY unrelated but omg is that a Deligracy hoodie? lol
Hatwire would give you a sharper edge.
Not sure if you’re wearing it right. The ribbed bottom should cling to your head to hold it on.Looks like you’re just flopping it on your head. This is the first time I don’t see it working for you.😊(you asked for honesty) Maybe the look you’re going for is the pinned on hat…not the practical.
mmmhhh a fail .....sorry
entertaining as always