FeltHappiness Hats
~ Adopted ~ Galway Irish Wool Cowgirl Hat - She says YES
~ Adopted ~ Galway Irish Wool Cowgirl Hat - She says YES
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Galway Irish Wool Brimmed Cowgirl Hat - She says YES
The hat was created for an exhibition at the Galway Wool Co-op's Meitheal in 2023. That year, I was part of a book group at my local library that read James Joyce's Ulysses. The tip of the hat is inspired by a lotus seed, and the 'Yes' is for what Molly Bloom says.
This wet felted hat is made from wool from sheep raised in Ireland. The white is from the unique Galway Sheep, and the dark chocolate brown is from the multicoloured Jacob Sheep.
COLOUR:
• This felted hat is naturally cream-coloured with dark chocolate brown accents.
SHAPE:
• The hat has a flat tip and an upturned brim reminiscent of a cowgirl hat.
• Along the topside of the brim are two paths that verge and then come together to say 'Yes'.
• There is millinery wire sewn into the edge of the brim.
• Inside the hat are a hand-sewn black-coloured grosgrain ribbon, a FeltHappiness label, and a care tag.
SIZE:
• The hat measures 5" / 12.5 cm in height, 11" / 28 cm in width, and 13.5" / 34 cm in depth.
• It is a medium-weight hat: 5.8 ounces / 165 grams.
• HEADSIZE - It's a MEDIUM-sized hat and fits a range of 22" / 56 cm to 22.5" / 57 cm.
QUESTIONS:
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about this felted hat.
This hat was created as part of the Celtic Stone Crown Collection, which premiered at Showcase 2023.
This hat is ready to ship!
Materials
Materials
Irish raised Galway and Jacob Wool, millinery wire, thread.
Size
Size
SMALL to MEDIUM
Care
Care
Of course, you can wear your hat in the rain. After all, felt is made with soap and water, yet naturally resists water. However, if your hat gets drenched, please air dry it by sitting over a wine bottle, so that the brim can retain its shape.
What is Felt?
What is Felt?
Each FeltHappiness Hat is entirely handmade and created from soft Merino wool fibers using the technique of wet felting. It's an ancient and simple craft that takes patience and lots of kneading to shrink the fibers into a strong, flexible, and warm felt. To learn more, see HERE.
In addition to insulating, wool naturally resists water. Hence, your felted hat will keep you warm in chilly weather and dry in light rain. Plus, wool resists mildew, dirt, and fire!
It's magical stuff!
Measuring Your Head
Measuring Your Head
Every head has its own unique size and shape, which can be measured with a flexible tape measure or even a piece of string.
Take the tape measure and encircle your head, just above the top of your ears. Make sure that the tape measure goes over that small bump at the back of your head. Please don't pull it tightly. Leave a little 'ease' so that one finger can fit under the tape. An ear-to-ear measure can be helpful too.
Measure three times: it is surprising how it can vary!
Inches or centimetres are fine.
Sustainability
Sustainability
While Ireland is full of sheep, sadly, the wool from Irish flocks is being used less and less. There are several reasons for this — one major factor is that many local wools don’t have the same softness as imported Merino wool. As a result, farmers receive very little for their fibre. In fact, it often costs more to shear a sheep than the farmer earns from selling the wool — if they can sell it at all. Shockingly, Irish wool is frequently treated as a waste product.
This decline in the use of wool began after the rise of polyester clothing and fast fashion, when synthetic fibres became cheaper and more convenient to produce. As these man-made materials flooded the market, demand for natural fibres like wool dropped dramatically — and their value followed.
Using locally sourced materials can make a real difference — both for the environment and for the local economy. By supporting Irish farmers and working with what’s readily available, we can reduce transport emissions and help create a more sustainable supply chain.
Here at FeltHappiness Hats, I’m committed to increasing the amount of Irish-raised fibre in my creations — striving for greater sustainability while still crafting the unique, joyful hats you love.
As of 2023, every hat in my new collections* includes at least one layer of Irish-raised wool. My most recent series, The SeaSun Cyan Collection, is made primarily — and proudly — from Irish wool.
*Note: Certain items, such as cowls, still require fine Merino fibres to ensure they’re soft and comfortable when worn close to the skin.
