Make A Mohawk Hat

Rocking the mohawk

Although the Mohawk hairstyle has entered mainstream fashion, it is still associated with the punk-rock subculture. Most Mohawk styles require a lot of regular trimming and shaving and a lot of hair product -- or even glue -- to maintain the height. If you love the look of the Mohawk but not the hassle of the style, make a no-sew Mohawk hat instead.

Instructions

1. Measure the circumference of your head with the measuring tape. Divide the measurement by two. This number will be referred to as "X".

2. Fold the piece of fleece in half so you have two layers of fabric. Cut the fabric along the fold.

3. Position the fabric squarely in front of you. The right-hand side of the fabric will be used for the top of the Mohawk hat. The ear-flap section will be on the left.

4. Measure 10 inches from the right-hand side of the fabric toward the center and mark it with the chalk. Using this mark as a guide, draw a perpendicular line from the edge closest to you across the fabric.

5. Measure and mark the length of "X" from Step 1 on the perpendicular line. Use the edge of the fabric closest to you as a guide for one end of the "X" line and mark the other end of the "X" line with the chalk.

6. Measure and mark the center of the "X" line. Turn the ruler horizontally and draw a line from the center of "X" line to the right-hand side of the fabric. Draw an arc connecting the two ends of the "X" line to the spot where the horizontal line meets the right-hand side of the fabric. It will look like a half circle. This is the part of your hat that will cover your head.

7. Return to the center on the "X" line. Measure 1 1/2-inches above and below the center mark. Turn the ruler horizontally, and draw two parallel lines connecting the new marks on the "X" line with the left-hand edge of the fabric. This will create a 3-inch-wide strip running perpendicular to the half-circle top of the hat. The overall shape will look like a mushroom with a long stem lying on its side. The long strips will become the ear flaps, leave them long for now.

8. Pin together the two layers of fleece inside the shape. Cut out the hat, being sure to cut through both layers of fleece. Reserve the extra fabric for Step 10.

9. Keep the two sides of the hat pinned together and measure 3/4-inch in from the top edge of the hat along the arc. Use the tip of the scissors to snip small holes 1-inch apart along the arc, through both layers of fabric.

10. Count the number of holes you made. Lay the reserved fabric flat and cut a corresponding number of 1 1/2-inch by 10-inch strips from it. These will be the Mohawk's "hair".

11. Fold one strip in half and push it halfway through the first hole in the top arc of the hat. Take the two loose ends over the top of the arc, push through the loop and pull to create a knot. Continue to do this through each hole until the two sides of the hat are fully connected.

12. Finish the ear-flap pieces as braids or leave them as is and use them as a scarf. To braid them, cut the hanging piece into three strips from the bottom to about 2-inches from the hat's edge. Braid the three strips together and tie with a scrap of fleece. If you prefer ear flaps just long enough to cover your ears, put on the hat, determine the length you need, mark with chalk and trim to fit.

13. Try on the hat, trim the Mohawk fringe to a length you are happy with and rock on.

Tags: right-hand side, right-hand side fabric, side fabric, center line, from edge