Pine needle hat

[waksupi]

After being shown how to do work with pine needles at the Wild Horse rendezvous on Memorial Day by my friend Chris Haxton, I thought I'd give it a try. I did a small basket first, and after finding out how easy it is to do, tackled a bigger project.
It took a couple buckets of pine needles, probably 100 yards+ of string, some thin leather for a sweat band, and some Fox braid for the hatband.
I don't know how many hours I have in the project. I would sit on the deck in the evenings watching the critters wander by, or while watching TV.
Any how, this was the end result. So, if you want a cheap hobby to consume many hours work, and get a nifty hat, start gathering pine needles!

 

[Gtrubicon]

That’s really neat, I have 20 acres of pine needles if you want to come and get some!

 

[Ponderosaman]

What a fine looking hat! Is it heavy? Would you wear it in the summer?

 

[waksupi]

What a fine looking hat! Is it heavy? Would you wear it in the summer?

It's surprisingly light, and summer is my intended wear period.

 

[LME]

After being shown how to do work with pine needles at the Wild Horse rendezvous on Memorial Day by my friend Chris Haxton, I thought I'd give it a try. I did a small basket first, and after finding out how easy it is to do, tackled a bigger project.
It took a couple buckets of pine needles, probably 100 yards+ of string, some thin leather for a sweat band, and some Fox braid for the hatband.
I don't know how many hours I have in the project. I would sit on the deck in the evenings watching the critters wander by, or while watching TV.
Any how, this was the end result. So, if you want a cheap hobby to consume many hours work, and get a nifty hat, start gathering pine needles!

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Our teacher in the fifth grade taught the class how to make a small bowl . At that time we had a few Long leaf Pine trees. Our work wasn't no where close to yours. Nice job!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Think I’ll try a pine needle breechclout.

 

[deerstalkert]

Think I’ll try a pine needle breechclout.

be sure to trim the distal end!

 

[PathfinderNC]

You’re very clever! Love it

 

[The Crisco Kid]

I've seen the roofing crews here in SE Arizona wearing straw hats with wide brims and tall crowns. It keeps the sun off the face and lets some of the heat and steam off the top of the head. Those guys are up on the roofs working their tails off listening to music and talking away in Spanish in 100+ degree heat. I'm thinking a pine needle top hat with a wide brim might be a functional conversation piece on a hot day.

 

[FishDFly]

That is truly unique.

 

[stank]

I love it. Nice job

 

[Snapper Petta]

Nice looking hat! I've made many small baskets over the years but never a hat. You're an inspiration. I might have to attempt that as a winter project. Lots of needles come down in our fall rain storms so there's a good supply of raw material all around.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper

 

[#BPBReloadingFFL]

After being shown how to do work with pine needles at the Wild Horse rendezvous on Memorial Day by my friend Chris Haxton, I thought I'd give it a try. I did a small basket first, and after finding out how easy it is to do, tackled a bigger project.
It took a couple buckets of pine needles, probably 100 yards+ of string, some thin leather for a sweat band, and some Fox braid for the hatband.
I don't know how many hours I have in the project. I would sit on the deck in the evenings watching the critters wander by, or while watching TV.
Any how, this was the end result. So, if you want a cheap hobby to consume many hours work, and get a nifty hat, start gathering pine needles!

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Very nice!

 

[andy52]

Think I’ll try a pine needle breechclout.

I'm itchin' to try that....

 

[Gvilleddie]

Can you recommend any on-line tutorials for learning this craft? Thx

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

Now THAT is COOL!!!

 

[slspletskp]

Well done! If I only had the patience...

 

[sportster73hp]

I like it but my trees are of the short needle type.

 

[Ponderosaman]

Can you recommend any on-line tutorials for learning this craft? Thx

This has become a very popular pastime. If you search pine needle basket on YouTube you will find a wide and varied collection of projects to choose from. Here’s one that is easy to watch and informative.

 

[waksupi]

Youtube has lots of demonstrations. Here's one



Aside from string, all you need is a couple inches of chicken bone, cut off arrow shaft, something along that line, and a needle.

Can you recommend any on-line tutorials for learning this craft? Th