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Dorothy - Sweet Soft Cloche - Aberrant Crochet Design

Dorothy - Sweet Soft Cloche - Aberrant Crochet Design

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Named "Dorothy" after my grandmother who helped teach me to crochet and sew, this Aberrant HeadGear(TM) cloche by Pixie Worx!(TM) is created in black, white and shades of gray, finished off with a black embroidered bow done "flower style" and topped with a "cherry red" center.

The fabric of this hat was created from various crochet techniques and a blended mixture of microfibers and mohair from the US. There are no uncomfortable seams in this cloche. It is completely sculpted as one piece, with the exception of the black band and the embroidered flower-bow which are sewn securely and permanently into place.

Perfect to show off your style during the holidays, in the garden, church, or at the ice skating rink!

Our story:

My Grandma Dorothy is a lymphoma cancer survivor at 89 years old and just recently finished her latest round of chemo. Both my grandmothers who taught me to crochet (since Mom was left-handed and I wasn't) have been incredible resources and examples to me my entire life. It is absolutely because of them that I crochet, even being able to push the bar to do things never thought of before. Grandma Dorothy has always been an inspiration to me, as with every round of chemo she keeps a smile on her face, a ready hug for every person she knows and crochets yet another little hat to go on with her day. You'd hardly know what all she's been through. Unfortunately my Grandma Leona lost her battle with cancer two years ago next month, and she is sorely missed.

There are too many cancer victims and survivors in my family, now including my mother. As such, I now often crochet with these in mind; choosing the softest, highest quality materials I can find for the tenderest skin going through chemo. I've also received a lot of highly appreciated input from survivors over the years that has led to the development and creation of these unique designs. May these creations bless everyone they touch.

SIZE: One Size fits most heads ages 10 and up. Hats do have comfortable stretch and "thermal" affect and will "grow" with adult or child owners.

CARE: Hand or spot wash. Due to the super soft micro-fibers, I always recommend spot clean first, though the yarns are hand washable. Believe it or not, these fibers hold up well, even in rain and snow and will dry well just fine on their own. But the texture will change a bit if completely soaked and agitated too much.

TOOLS: My hook of choice for this creation is a Sonshapes custom wood hook original. I firmly believe in the use of custom tools and a variety of texturing techniques and fibers from around the world. Hands down, it makes for a better quality product and experience.

As with all my pieces, this piece was freeformed into existence without patterns or notes, through a process I can Yarn Sculpting. Truly a OOAK (One Of A Kind) Pixie Worx! original.

Included is the original artist signed certificate of authenticity tag. All pieced are named and logged when sold.

FAQS: Please see my profile for Frequently Asked Questions about kids, fabric strength, cancer, custom orders, designs for men and more.

Added on Nov 30, 2009