I wanted as much versatility as possible for my Viking hat, and I could imagine situations where having long hanging braids wouldn’t be suitable, but other times where you would want a very authentic look. So I designed a tab to use with Velcro in my hat so the braids (and beard) could be removable. One advantage I didn’t anticipate is that the...

This textured facecloth is a fun knit with a different shape if you are bored knitting square cloths. Knit in moss stitch with a notched cast on and bind off and textured edging, this cloth has bumps every which way you turn it. The texture helps exfoliate your skin as you use it, or use the hexagon as an effective dishcloth.