Note - Links from this page will open in new windows leaving this main info/index page open for you. The links to the actual pattern files, one link for each head size, are below the printer instructions below.
The hood-neckwarmer has been designed for polar fleece fabrics in medium to heavy weight with a 2-way stretch. The basic hood has 2 pattern pieces. There are three head sizes below. Small fits children 6 months to 2 years generally. Medium fits toddlers 2 to 4 years and Large fits school age kids 4 - 10 years. These are estimates as kids will have larger or smaller than average size heads.
The stretchy direction of the fleece will go around the head so make sure you position your pattern piece with the arrows on the stretch going from the grain edge to the other grain edge or side to side. The cuff/face trim has a stretch arrow too and is also cut from side to side. Optional trim for the top can be cut in any direction. Follow the video for step by step instructions. The video is found on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/ojt9L2jlyq8
NOTES ON MODIFYING THE PATTERN PIECES - A seam allowance of 3/8" or 1 cm is built into the black outline of each pattern piece. Each piece has an shadow outline in a color matching the size chart below. This shadow will allow you to use a larger seam allowance of 1/2" or 1.25 cm. You can make the pattern pieces deeper or a bit larger in fit but cutting to the shadow edge and maintaining a 3/8" or 1 cm seam allowance. Tip - Sometimes easing the two pieces together can be accomplished better if you reverse the stacking order that I demonstrate in my how to video when you are sewing the two pieces together.
How to adjust the pattern for different head sizes - If you need help converting a specific head size please feel free to message me at madcaphats@gmail.com and I will try to help with that calculation.
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This is an original design created by Tori Capes, Certified Milliner for Mad Cap Hats, all rights reserved. You can use the hats you create from our patterns for your personal or business use.
4. Check the guide lines on page 1 for printer calibration. It is critical that the printed output measures exactly 5 inches or 10 cm. IF it does not, check your printer settings in step 2.
Once your pages are assembled, cutting away the extra paper from the black boxes containing the pattern pieces and joining the half circles together at each side, the pattern should look like the photos below. The picture with the RED shadow outline is Size Small. The picture with the BLUE shadow outline is Size Medium and the picture with the GREEN shadow outline is the Size Large.
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