Felting Lesson, Making a witch hat with a resist.

This video shows you Step by step how to Wet Felt a witch hat.
Follow along as I create a witches style hat from Merino rovings and Silk Lap for an accent, and some mohair locks. using soap water and agitation.
Only a few tool are used.

[@shamaelaamir2608]

No doubt this tutorial is best but the one thing which I like best about this guy is, he has replied to every single comment..hats off to you man!...yes the felted one 😉

[@animosity9197]

I really appreciate the way you explained your reasoning behind certain steps! A lot of the felting tutorials I've been looking at just kind of say "this is how we do it", but you explain why you're doing what you're doing, and even why it might be different from what other people are doing, and I find that really helpful!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thanks for noticing

[@melancholypolytheist4880]

Oh my word, this is a perfect video for me. I planning to felt my own witch hat this year and this just popped up. So clear and complete, I feel a lot more confident about doing it now. Thank you!

[@katyabbas7714]

Fantastic tutorial!!!!! Have been working with wool over 20 years. Best freeform resist detailed training! Thank so much for your time and teaching so well! So very gracious!

[@SpryWhimsy]

You are so welcome!

[@Isapolvorita]

Thank you so much for making this! I was looking for a tutorial or a video of someone making it for a Snufkin cosplay and this one is perfect

[@jaynew04]

This video was FANTASTIC!!!! Best tutorial for wet felting a witch hat that I have seen. To think I almost spent $50+ for a tutorial that could not possibly have been any better. Super excited to get started! Thank you so much!

[@SpryWhimsy]

You can always thank me with a youtube thank you in any $ amount 😊

[@Gothfield]

Within 48 Hours of watching this video I made a Wizard hat of my own out of plain ol wool. It looks incredible and costed nothing but time and effort. I messed up the first hat that took me four hours all together including the design of the template. I made a second incredibly higher quality one in only 2 hours. I’m exhausted but so satisfied.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Even a messed-up wizard hat can still have value

[@Gothfield]

I ended up crafting a 3rd hat with 3 layers instead of two and it’s the best one yet. I woke up this morning and thought I might have to call off work for how sore I was. I’d love to send you some pictures. Thanks again, this is definitely a great new hobby and can’t wait to see where it takes me.

[@SpryWhimsy]

@@Gothfield photos can be sent to [e-mail]

[@ethanscreationstation2120]

Amazing! This looks like so much fun!

[@danniellesloane]

I've been felting a little while now, but have even experimenting using natural, unprocessed alpaca and sheep fibres, and silk from my silkworm raising from my bearded dragons food. ♡ This is a really great tutorial, and the first I've come across that isn't unnecessarily long, but has ALL the steps including the steaming and shaping at the end

[@grazannis5782]

brilliant! can't wait to try it! thank you so much :)

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Wow this is so involved, thank you for going in depth with the details.

[@mariemelancon986]

Thank you for the wonderful videos on the vessel you created. Absolutely beautiful.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad you like them!

[@diadonaldson1501]

I'm super happy to have found your channel. I really wanted to know more about felting!!

[@SpryWhimsy]

I'm so glad!

[@d4rkbore4lis20]

Beautifully done tutorial!! The hat is lovely, and every step is so thoroughly and thoughtfully whell explained!!!

[@jenniferangelo6934]

fantastic and clear video!! I want to make one now.

[@cindylillard2938]

love the hat, thanks for the great tutorial... Stay safe and have a good day.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thanks for watching!

[@mamaggear]

You're my favorite felting tutorial person. I've shared your videos with friends and plan to make some of these projects. Thanx so much....

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sonyadesi5503]

Made a hat thanks to this tutorial. Thank you! I wish I could share pictures here. You were tremendous help to me. I watched this video multiple times.

[@SpryWhimsy]

It is a bummer i can't see the results from those who watch my videos.

[@cvirtue]

Thank you for this tutorial! I'm about to do my first wet felting project after constructing from flat goods for years (mostly medieval style women's hats of various sorts.)

[@joycetrenholme687]

I just love that! Great work!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thank you very much!

[@rachelginsberg1990]

wonderful tutorial I really enjoyed watching it and very helpful!

[@SpryWhimsy]

I'm so glad!

[@KarenBorga]

Thank you so much. I am new to felting, and really wanted to make a fun hat to treat or trick with my grandkids!

[@SpryWhimsy]

You better get cracking

[@KarenBorga]

It came out great. Thank you. Wasn't sure how to make the brim stiff, I tried diluted Modge Podge. It worked but would you use this on a hat that you would wear regularly? @@SpryWhimsy

[@SpryWhimsy]

@KarenBorga i have we never done that. But whoes to say whats right and wrong.

[@rachelclark1522]

Thank you for sharing this amazing tutorial! 3 of us made witch hats today and they are fabulous! So excited to make a few more with my kids.

[@SpryWhimsy]

So wish people could share photos of what they make

[@juliannepurcell3066]

Wow! Hung on your every word and every image! Beautiful hats! Im obsessed with felted Christmas decor but, what a world! What a world! Youve exploded my limited world of felting-am only just beginning to learn how its done, but after seeing your video, I crammed a whole college course into 24 minutes! LOVED this!! THANK YOU for sharing your know-how with who knows how many!! Blessings on ya!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Change the colors and it can be an elf hat

[@solsoberado3525]

Fantastic. I love It. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thanks for watching!

[@dayfiremystic]

yassssss I want to try this! Thank youuuuuu this tutorial is amazing!

[@GraceGilbertSinger]

This is such a great tutorial!! I’ve wet felted fairy hats, cozy cloches, and just finished a fantastic witch hat for my youngest that she was thrilled to customize colors and help out with. Thank you so much!!!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad you got joy from this

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Very useful! Thank you for sharing.

[@linnmarkstrom6058]

Thank you so much for this really helpful and great tutorial!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@littleidiot153]

You are so cool. 👍👍👍 Today my friend and I did our first felting project. We felted a huge pointed cap. We had a lot of fun. Thank you for your Video.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad it worked out

[@shannkahn3098]

Hi Peter!! Thank you do much for this tutorial! I've watched it many times! I think I've finally gotten the hat making down. Now to perfect it, especially the "seams" on the edges!!! I use Merino Wool and I love it!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad you are getting something out of the video

[@jamietuohy7481]

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing this.

[@SpryWhimsy]

thanks for watching

[@melissahrdlicka3237]

Love your tutorials! Going to come visit your shop sometime soon! 🤓🤘🏻

[@SpryWhimsy]

Always welcome in the shop

[@rejanefontellefontelle7612]

Bom,, seutrabalho

[@lorayrobertson6276]

Thank you for the great, detailed tutorial. I've been needle felting for a year now but feel I need to learn wet felting for the betterment of my health and less amusement for my family. (Tremors make for bloody needle crafts and colorful curse words 😉) I will be collecting up all the required tools and hopefully be making my family witch hats by tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration

[@SpryWhimsy]

glad to help inspire

[@annouellette2438]

First video I have ever watched on this. It has given me a much better appreciation for the ones that I bought and how much I paid for them.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Lots of effort and experience go into any felted work

[@Algustaach]

I really like

[@woosterwarrrior766]

Amazingly helpful thank you

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad it helped!

[@aalihte3378]

For years I have wanted to make hats, so far I've only made one by using an old felt hat and redoing it into a pork pie hat like Buster Keaton's. I spent years doing research on how to do it perfectly, and just never got around to it. Last year was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and my ability to paint and sculpt like I have my whole life has been drastically affected. But I realized today that since I hadn't gotten around to felting scarves clothing and hats that I won't feel depressed at the fact that I can't feel very much on my right hand anymore because I'll be picking up a skill that I researched but never put into practice I'm lucky that yours was the first video that came up for me. You have definitely helped reawaken an interest and I look forward to doing this myself very soon. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos you have inspired me in a way that I haven't felt for quite some time😊

[@SpryWhimsy]

Well that's quite the inspiration. Be very aware of your body mechanics if you truly get sucked into felting. little bits here and there are not an issue but when you do it daily, it can do some long-term damage.

[@LorrayneHam]

That was super fun… thank you…!

[@alinaadt1078]

that's absolutely great!! thanks you!!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Glad you like it!

[@earthmamarootsgirl]

Great tutorial 👍🏻

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thank you!

[@adrianal.p.2409]

Wonderful 🤩

[@BeepBeepAndVanillaBean]

This is fantastic thank you

[@slitheryfire5629]

OMG i loved, thank u for tutorial

[@SpryWhimsy]

You're so welcome!

[@ValadiaKristoffersen]

12:21 This is completely new to me. I have never seen this, didn't know it existed, am absolutely FASCINATED!! AND... I like it a LOT! New viewer to your channel, NEW FAN!! 24:26 HOLY COW this is INSANE and I cannot wait to try it! It looks like So much fun!! (YOU are an awesome teacher, btw. Kudos Prof!!) 50:12 I have one request- please center your work in the video frame. I know it is hard? But you are AMAZING! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!! LOL!! (O! Wise One!!) Love this. I believe I have found my NEW guilty pleasure!! Thank you for your time!! Amazing! *OMGS I HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN!!!* (One quick question- how much would this sell for? It's a lot of work, I am curious? I am a disabled US Army Veteran. I do what I can to survive with dignity...)

[@SpryWhimsy]

My hats sell for about $80

[@zenertia]

I'm making a Snufkin hat for a costume party this month; your video really gave me a great place to start! Very thorough and just what I needed as a beginner felter ^u^/☆

[@katinka4947]

Omg im watching this because I also want to makers snufkin hat hahaha

[@robertsawchuk9365]

thank you awesome job

[@ashlielepek]

I want one in every color combo. These are really cool! I need to find some local classes/resources.

[@SubverCia]

from brazil! you are amazing!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Wow, thank you!

[@aztecmomma]

Your video could be an ASMR. I did learn a lot. Thank you.

[@SpryWhimsy]

if you just want to listen to me talk, check out my travel channel kzbin.info

[@anvishandmadecrafts9416]

Nice one👍👍

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thanks ✌️

[@jillianmarie9389]

Thank you so so much!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Your welcome

[@hong-diy]

Cool 🎉

[@debraharrison494]

I have never seen steaming before. I have made one hat and I am going to work it and reshape it now!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Check the shaping portion of my other hat video

[@karenprokop5081]

I am hooked! I started searching for an unique witch hat and found a wet felt I liked. Came across this video and am a forever fan! Are there beginner/cheaper options to start out with that you suggest? Whether on your site or somewhere else? I want to test my first attempt with junk materials before stocking up with your supply (aka the good stuff haha).

[@luciennejackson2]

Why Palmolive? Also, it would be great if you put a list of supplies & suppliers in the bio. This is my first look at you so I'm sorry if you've done it earlier. Love the hat & the silk kinda looks like spider web. The look is awesome.

[@SpryWhimsy]

I use Palmolive because it is great on my hands, works well, and is simple to use and source.

[@luciennejackson2]

@@SpryWhimsy Ok, that makes sense. I'm that person, sorry. I'm hooked. Working on my set up now.

[@labdian]

An amazing video, thank you for sharing. I do have a practical question though. If I’m making a hat that is all the same colour, do I still put the wool in several layers wetting and rubbing every layer separately?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Yes, one layer at a time. And you will need multiple layers

[@katiejo911]

I envy your water pressure!

[@SpryWhimsy]

that's a first. But yes, water is plentiful here

[@user-md5hk5te5b]

👍👍👍

[@heretricks]

Hi! Great detailled tutorial, thank you so much. One question though. I just started wet felting, and I see most people use soap. Don’t you at all? Is it not really necessary?

[@SpryWhimsy]

I had palmolive in my water. Did I not mention that?

[@heretricks]

Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts oh I must have missed it, sorry!

[@joesask857]

nice

[@SpryWhimsy]

Thanks

[@corsette24]

Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial! I don't see these hats on your website can you tell me how much they are and will they be listed on your site?

[@SpryWhimsy]

I dont sell them on the website. They are too size specific to the individual head

[@douknowjello]

I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the solar pool cover plastic? I'm seeing alot of them that are over a hundred dollars and then the cheaper ones don't look like they're the right thickness/texture. Or is there another alternative? I don't mind spending more of necessary but I don't want to get the wrong one

[@SpryWhimsy]

Contact a pool installer. Ask them for the scrap after an install. It can save it from the landfill.

[@kathleenjessiman4166]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for! I am newer to this, and if you had to guess how much roving would you guess you used?

[@stanislavgaskov4022]

Молодец🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@SpryWhimsy]

for these just under 4oz

[@essjaypope9664]

I'm just starting and ordered some wool roving ...having trouble getting the size right for a pattern or resist🤔 also what sort of Palmolive so I use ..I got Palmolive dishwashing but I read it should be soap ..I couldn't find olive oil soap 🤔🤔 thank you for inspiring me to give it a go 😁 can't wait for my wool to get here so I can start 😁

[@essjaypope9664]

Hmmmm maybe I haven't ordered enough wool after reading all the comments 🤔 .... poo ...

[@KrypticNerve]

What is a good micron to use for the Merino Rovings wool? I am thinking of trying this but on a much larger size brim and longer top. thankfully I am mainly 2 colors as well but will also incorporate fiberoptics inside

[@SpryWhimsy]

Before going for all the extras, try simply first. I use 21 micron

[@MadHalflingInventor]

Nice video, thx :) if drying is the only thing that makes the hat keep it's shape, does that mean that if it got wet it would loose it's shape?

[@SpryWhimsy]

A lot of the basic shape is from the layout and resist. The folds have a memory from when it was wet. Yes that can be changed by getting it soaking wet again. But a rain or snow wet on wool is not an issue

[@MadHalflingInventor]

@@SpryWhimsy OK, thanks a lot for your reply :)

[@user-yf7lg2py5h]

Great tutorial, I m going to give this ago :) 1 question, how do you calculate the size of the stencil and allow for shrinking ? .. complete beginner at wet felting. Thanks

[@SpryWhimsy]

Trial and error. You could do a sample swatchnof felt and do the calculations, but it's never the same. Since I don't make them for myself, I figure it will fit someone.

[@patrickhayes3099]

Peter: love the video. I need some clarification, please. I am planning to felt my dog's hair, not ready made roving. I have done some test prep to card it, though is it critical to card the hair first or can I just pull off bits as I go and lay them down?

[@SpryWhimsy]

First, you don't want the dog hair, just the fur. the hair will not felt. To get an even felt, it is best to prepare it by carding it. just laying it out will most likely create clumps and holes. Run a few tests

[@patrickhayes3099]

@@SpryWhimsy as these are doodles, it's all fur. I have tested some carding & "yarn" pulling tests, more to come, thnx!

[@purplecatmeoww]

Thank you for the tutorial! I have a question: what if I were to want to add ears or horns to a hat? Do you wet felt the ears/horns separately and then needle felt them to the finished hat? I'm just confused on it :) thank you!

[@SpryWhimsy]

You could needle felt them on. Or add them to the resist in the beginning.

[@purplecatmeoww]

@@SpryWhimsy thank you! I've been trying to find tutorials that would show this and it's just hard to picture in my head lol and I don't like wasting good wool!

[@livaowens8244]

Hi, great tutorial. What is the cover/ material that you make the project on ?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Solar pool cover

[@JayFolipurba]

In the later stages it looks like some strange leather. And like an octopus

[@marianak6432]

i love this hat so much and really appreciate how in depth this tutorial was! i'm interested in trying to make something similar and would like to purchase some wool rovings but have no idea how much wool i should expect to need for a project like this. i can see the rovings you've showed in this video but i'm pretty terrible at judging the amount so any insight would be so helpful! thank you :-)

[@SpryWhimsy]

Between 3 and 4 oz of merino

[@avionpiscean33]

If I were to do this sans the tassels, would it be advisable to felt it in a spin cycle with a mesh wash bag?

[@SpryWhimsy]

I have no experience using a machine to felt my projects. after 10 rolls in 1 direction I can see a difference, I feel the need to stay in control of the felting process.

[@avionpiscean33]

@@SpryWhimsy that's fair

[@FeltrArtebyFilipaBrito]

Hi! Great tutorial! What's the shrinkage percentage?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Hmm. I should know that. I guesstimate, but its between 30 and 40 percent. I just stop working when it fits a head

[@FeltrArtebyFilipaBrito]

@@SpryWhimsy thank you so much! Usually when I teach, I always tell my students 30/40% but sometimes that is too much! 😁

[@ashleyszyszkowskiashspract7153]

What is the material you used that you said is similar to silk hankie?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Silk laps

[@onebug111]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was very easy and relaxing to follow along! Could you please explain to me the difference between two layers and three? Would that mean just doubling up each layer?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Less layers means more shrinking, more layers will shrink less

[@JoansConnect]

How wide is the template to start? Or do you have it drawn out with dimensions?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Details are in the last few min of the video

[@coreyloyer5001]

What would be the best weight/qty. of wool to make this type of hat, but with a wider and more robust brim? I'm on my way to make my first one and I'd like a brim on the larger side :)

[@SpryWhimsy]

4 oz should be plenty. If you want the brim more structured you may want to sew in a wire after the fact.

[@coreyloyer5001]

@@SpryWhimsy thanks so much 😁 yeah the wire was already planned to keep the brim up.

[@fatgirlforlife4135]

How much wool would you say you need for a 2layer hat like this? Thinking of starting another hobby but don't want to order too little or too much and not pick it up well!

[@SpryWhimsy]

These hats use about 3 oz, get 4 to be safe

[@fatgirlforlife4135]

@@SpryWhimsy awesome, thank you!

[@RavicaArt]

confused about that layer of silk ... what does it do?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Surface color and texture.

[@RavicaArt]

@@SpryWhimsy thank you :) wondered if it was needed to hold shape etc

[@lindawonser6405]

What is the silk called that you used? Any recourse info would be helpful, thank you!

[@SpryWhimsy]

What I used was silk laps. It is actually made as a quilt batting, buy indi dyers have started to work with it. It last forever since you need so little per project. Check at fiber festivals with local dyers. You may also find some on Etsy, but I always prefer what I find at wool festivals. Split what you find with a friend

[@Ancestors-of-the-4-Directions]

I didn't see you put soap into this. when did you do that?

[@SpryWhimsy]

The soap is in the water. A mixture of water with a squirt of palmolive

[@karingateless6483]

If you throw it into different parts of yours sink do you get different notes.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Absolutely

[@debharmison1957]

What is the size of the resist, how much larger should it be compared to the size of a hat that I have?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Start with planning on about 30% shrinking

[@mitzicolombo6647]

Do you have any tips for making th resist with a wider brim?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Wider brim resist flair out,

[@JoansConnect]

What does that mean in the pattern?

[@brenlyd]

Hello! can you link us to an online shop in the video description? My wallet is burning hot for your hats!

[@SpryWhimsy]

Sprywhimsy.com is our shops website. Or an email to [e-mail] For hat shopping, that will require video shopping.

[@rosamic6044]

Vi blagodaram za ubavata prezentacija Dali koristevte voda i sapun ili samo voda jas ne sum pocetnik no seuste sakam da gledam videa so felting blagodaram

[@SpryWhimsy]

I use water with Dish soap.

[@theamazingmuffin]

How much wool roving approximately does a hat take to make?

[@SpryWhimsy]

The hats are about 3 to 5 oz

[@theamazingmuffin]

@@SpryWhimsy thank you for answering my question! Your tutorial is awesome and I want to try this now!

[@anabernacki8449]

👏👏👏🇦🇷🙋❤️

[@armdefelice2301]

Could you add the link to your website? I tried to go there but got an error message the site might not be secure and I want to make sure I'm going to the right site.

[@SpryWhimsy]

Sprywhimsy.com

[@8ntfrogn]

How do you know the size to draw the resist?

[@SpryWhimsy]

somewhat estimating on my part. Some people do math. Make a 10x10 sample, felt it down, figure % of shrinkage. Make a template based on that. I guestimate, is the template is good Ill keep using it, if its not Ill adjust it and make another. The template material is cheep

[@2BeRose]

I wander if I can do a mushroom hat in the same way....

[@SpryWhimsy]

no reason you cant

[@essjaypope9664]

What are the measurements of the pattern 🤔 width at bottom and height ish 🤔

[@elisabethreeves1786]

At the point when he wet the silk after he pulled it over did anyone else think it looked like a slice of pizza? 🍕

[@michelamancini9074]

Can you give the measure if the resist

[@essjaypope9664]

Is it just Palmolive dishwashing detergent 🤔 or Palmolive soap 🤔

[@SpryWhimsy]

dishwashing. free and clear

[@essjaypope9664]

And how much detergent to water 🤔🤔 thank you so much for answering so quickly ...your tutorial has opened up many doors of fun for me 😁 can't wait to give it a try 😁 I remade a template ..or resist ...and made it alot bigger allowing for up to 40% shrinkage .... Fingers crossed 😁

[@SpryWhimsy]

@essjaypope9664 about the same ratio you would use if you were washing a sink of dishes.

[@vickiecamacho834]

Do you have a place to buy the hats

[@SpryWhimsy]

We have a store in Stoughton Wi

[@shannonkahn6881]

Mine is looking nothing like yours! I sure wish I knew what I did wrong!

[@SpryWhimsy]

What kind of wool did you use?

[@shannonkahn6881]

@@SpryWhimsy I'm using some Carded Wool Roving. Right now I don't know what to do about this second hat not felting! Pieces are falling off! I think I didn't "work" it long enough maybe!?

[@SpryWhimsy]

@@shannonkahn6881 but what breed of sheep is that wool. Some felt better than others. It's important to know what your working with

[@shannonkahn6881]

@@SpryWhimsy I bought a few different ones!

[@shannkahn3098]

@@SpryWhimsy This is also me. I had to learn to not be afraid of losing wool or messing up the hat! I think I've now made 30! Sold over half so far!

[@nowirehangers2815]

What’s the template made out of please?

[@SpryWhimsy]

Packing foam or laminate floor unlatment.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@SpryWhimsy thank you !

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@SpryWhimsy I’m wanting to make my own witches hat and this is exactly what I needed I appreciate that you share your knowledge.