SANTA helmet cover

itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
made with rubber non slip backing, and the person who got it as a gift added velcro.

Thought it was christmasy!!
 

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desertrat

desertrat

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itsbob said:
made with rubber non slip backing, and the person who got it as a gift added velcro.

Thought it was christmasy!!
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I can just see the cops trying to figure out if they should pull you over to see if there's a real helmet under there or not :lmao:
 
migtig

migtig

aka Mrs. Giant
ohhhh I have all the pieces to do that....won't :gossip: be surprised to see what I've superglued to his helmet. :dance:
 
BadGirl

BadGirl

I am so very blessed
You want me to do that to your helmet, don't you? I've probably got all the craft pieces to do it, too.

:lmao:
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
aps45819 said:
Cool :yay: any idea as to where you can get one?
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Woman made if for her BIL ..

I'm SURE BG can make it though.. The woman that made it had LIMITED time with the helmet, so she had to think quick..

Santa Helmet Ho Ho Ho! - Rough pattern on Pg5

I didn't write a pattern down as I just eyed the work as I went along. But I can tell you roughly what I did. I've never done this before so apologies in advance.

Yarn for hat: Red and white 8 ply acrylic yarn
Yarn for beard: White chunky
Needles: 6mm straight

1. White Brim - A white long rectangle (looks like a little scarf)

CO 20st with 2 white yarns held together. You might need more or less stitches depending on how tall you want the brim. Knit with 2 yarns in garter stitch until the desired length ie stretch it around the helmet where the white brim is meant to sit and knit till it fits very, very tightly around the circumference. Cast off.

3. Red Hat

Using 2 red yarns held together, pick up stitches along the length of your white long rectangle. I picked up one stitch per row. Knit in stocking stitch till the work measures about 15cm. K2G at the start and end of row. Repeat decrease every 4th row until you're left with 10 st. Leave a very long tail and cut yarn. Using a tapestry needle, thread the long tail through every other st on needle and back through remaining stitches. Pull yarn tightly.

4. Finishing hat

Using the long tail, sew the edges together. I used a mattress stitch seam. Make a large white pom pom and attach to the pointy tip of hat. Hat done!

5. Beard - Long white rectangle in loop stitch

CO about 80st with chunky white yarn. Using the loop stitch, knit till desired length. Good instructions for loop sitch here: CrazyAuntPurl: Loopy is the new crazy!
Knit till desired height for your helmet - measure just below the visor till the bottom edge of helmet. Cast off.

6. Finishing beard

Put the hat onto the helmet and wrap the beard around the front. Sew one end with white yarn onto the Santa hat. Stretch the beard tightly over and sew on the other end. Beard done!

7. Safety features - Non-slip rubber backing

Using non-slip rubber backing that you use under rugs, cut a 5cm strip according to the circumference of your helmet. Seam up end with regular thread or use sewing machine. Now you've got a non-slip "belt". Sew using regular sewing thread to the underside of the white brim on 8 equally spaced out points. Make sure you stretch the hat as you figure out where you need to sew the strip to.

Cut a 15 x 7cm rectangle from the non-slip rubber backing and sew on to the underside of the beard. I sew mine on in the middle top part of the beard ie just under the bottom edge of visor.

Put the Santa hat on to helmet. Fold the pointy red tip to the back of the helmet till it touches the hat and sew in place. This prevents the tip from flying around while you're riding.

That's it! I've tried to explain it as best as I could remember. So if you need further explanation, I'll be glad to clarify. Thanks all!!!
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ylexot

ylexot

Super Genius
Mmmmm...I think it could be done better with fake white fur and some red velvet material (more like a traditional Santa hat). It would take a lot less time too. :shrug:
 
CheriAnn

CheriAnn

Biker Chick
ylexot said:
Mmmmm...I think it could be done better with fake white fur and some red velvet material (more like a traditional Santa hat). It would take a lot less time too. :shrug:
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Is there adhesive strong enough to hold that together in the riding winds?
Or could it be sewn on?
It sure sounds like a good idea!!!
 
GWguy

GWguy

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CheriAnn said:
Is there adhesive strong enough to hold that together in the riding winds?
Or could it be sewn on?
It sure sounds like a good idea!!!
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I was thinking you might use an old helmet you don't care too much about, and just glue the stuff right on it.
 
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