I’ve decided to try something different with the sport weight alpaca yarn. Instead of making a hat and a scarf I am going to try a very long hat that you can wrap the top around your neck so that it’s basically a hat and scarf together in a single piece.
I have no idea how such a thing will wind up looking but I figure it’ll definitely be different.
YOu used to see these back in the late 50’s early 60’s - and in some Currier and Ives pictures…Usually about long enough to reach almost the waist - some were longer.
I’m thinking of doing one - but with a sock foot instead of a tassel on the end.
ive seen that somewhere, it will be good no gap in the neck cosy
Cool idea Mason. Now you have me thinking!!!
I have a hood thing with long ends that acts as a hood and a scarf all at once – that’s not what you’re talking about though, right? :noway:
I love that thing; what a great idea to make a new one for myself! 
Good luck with yours and thanks for the idea for me. :lol:
Rats! And here I thought I had an original idea 
I thought it might be kinda cool.
I’ve seen those, but never one like I am thinking but obviously they’ve been done before.
In cold weather, one of these would be ideal. Keep the head and neck warm without places for cold air to seep in.
it’s an awesome idea Mason. They look really cool. (You’re just not the first to have it! nuts!) Check Rav–here’s onehttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nomad-hat-and-scarf
You can just do one of your awesome hats to go with it…
And I’ll model it for you!
Thanks. That nomad hat looks nice, but is almost the exact opposite of what I have in mind. I am thinking about making the top of the hat really long so that it can be wrapped around the neck. Almost like a really long sleeping cap sort of thing.
oooooooh—hey, maybe on to something there 
You totally have to make it look snake-skin-y! haha!
I am sure you can build on something that is out there but make it another Mason Original!!!
I think it can be done, cool idea!
It’s wrong, but I keep getting the image of the little brother in Christmas Story with that hugely long stripey hat.:teehee: Not what you had in mind, I’m pretty sure. But I think something like that would be awesome in in nice pattern, nice yarn, no stripes … Good luck with it!
I have a couple of patterns for these. Think one is from Lion’s site.
Check the patterns at knitlist.com - I’m sure I’ve seen a pattern for something like it, though some of them don’t have pictures they may have a description.
Honestly I prefer making it up as I go instead of following someone else’s pattern.
Thats the Mason we have come to know.:clink:
That’s great if you are experienced enough for it. At least you get exactly what you want. I need the pattern for now.