[Ek_fiber] Another Intro

[Munson,Jennifer N.]

> identifier.  Who has Patterns? >>
> 
> Hey, Mairgert, it's Gabrielle here (waving)
> 
> The pattern I used actually came from a class that Mistress 
> Anneliese took several years ago, and I have no idea who was 
> the original teacher. Anneliese kindly loaned me the pattern 
> for a flat cap when I expressed a desire to make one. I made 
> it out of my very first handspun wool. I'm sure there are 
> several flat-cap patterns out there, if there is more 
> interest I can see about digging one up.

Hey, Mairgert and Gabrielle, it's AnneLiese! (waving)

Actually the pattern I lent Gabrielle was one I made up myself, based on a hat found in the Gnalic Shipwreck. The shipwreck hat was published in the Textile Conservation book and they included shape and stitch counts, so it was fairly easy to work out a pattern. I also have the cap pattern from the class I took at Pennsic, I believe taught by ________ la Bonnetierre. I'm blanking on her first name, but who could forget the last?

I'll see if I can post the text of the instructions (separate email).

And Angharad wrote:
> But that style isn't period for most of the SCA time period.  And wool?  At Pennsic?

Yes, the flat cap is really only good for 16th Century. But wool is period for lots of people. Even in the heat. :>

Really, wool isn't that bad - it breathes really well and protects you from the sun. And should rain occur, you're covered!

AnneLiese