ethersphere explosion!

Okay, okay...so maybe I am overstating a bit, but that is how it feels when we see all the fun blurbs that are popping up all over the internet these days.  We can thank the lovely Julie Knapp over at Inhabitots for the first little push.  Our favorite line from her sweet review? -"We're calling it -the Hoo Hats craze has officially begun."  Wow! -We sure hope you're right, Julie!

And if that wasn't enough, the Inhabitots piece was promptly picked up by someone at Trend Hunter the following day & from there it was forwarded all over the place, if my email inbox is to be believed.  Incredible!

Meanwhile, Hoo Hats is on a brief sabbatical.  Yes, it's true -taking a teeny tiny break from nonstop sewing to soak up some Vitamin D poolside in sunny Puerto Vallarta.  We've got some exciting things to announce as soon as we return, so stay tuned!....

believe it or not...

I'm so very far beyond excited to share some news with you!...The meticulously curated Portland Art Museum Gift Shop is now carrying a select few extra fabulous Hoo Hats on their exclusive shelves.  Yes, it is true.  I would not have believed it had I not seen it for myself tonight when I crept in, camera in hand, & sneaked around like some kind of weirdo shooting photos of the Children's section.  But I am not above that.  Oh, no.  Anything to secure a shot of a bevy of my beautiful Hoo Hats so nobly ensconced.  Plus, I wasn't sure if you'd believe me:

So, next time you're at the PAM checking out some Lee Kelly craziness or Thomas Moran's amazing landscapes, pop into the shop & say "hello" to my Hoos!

hoo hats come to london town!

 

Thanks to Julianne for sending along these awesome, puddle-stomping pics!

newborn hoos for a brand new year!

I don't know about you, but it seems like everyone I know either just had a baby or is pregnant or is trying to get pregnant or is thinking about getting pregnant someday soon (I hope it's not contagious!).  And so I'm pleased to introduce a brand new size of Hoo Hats make expressly for the newborn Hoo Head.

Here are a few that just listed on Etsy today:

These hats are all made from the softest wool I can find, typically cashmere (although I've been known to use a little angora, merino, rabbit hair & lambswool here & there so long as it's extra cozy), so they're extremely light, soft & flexible.  They don't have any straps, but still sport the cozy ear flaps to keep your little newbie warm during those cold winter outings.  They fit babies with head circumferences in the 12-15" range (please email if you're interested in purchasing a Premie-sized Hoo Hat -I have a few available).

The Newborn Hoo Hat makes a perfect shower gift, not just during the winter months, but all the year round.

happy new year!

What an exciting year it's been & what high hopes we have for 2011 here at Hoo Hats! 

I am pleased to announce that I'm ending the year with a brand new retail presence.  Hoo Hats are now featured at the fabulous new Montavilla boutique Branch & Birdie. 

This place is fantastic -lots of gorgeous handmade & high design items for moms & kids, a play area, weekly yoga & regular singalongs with Mr. Ben, a local kid's favorite.  So, stop in, bring your toddler, check out some Hoo Hats in person.  They've got a giant pile of them...so far...

Go give them a "like" on Facebook, and while you're at it, give us one too!

merry christmas!

I've been hard at work this week, sewing my brains out trying to build my inventory fast in advance of Christmas & in preparation for a few possible-maybe surprises that I can't talk about just yet.  I'm also nearing completion on the sizing & design for a newborn size Hoo Hat & as soon as I get some feedback from a few volunteer Hoo Heads (a shout out to my friends for having such beautiful new babies!), I'll be releasing a bunch for sale.  I've been stocking up on cashmere for just that sorta of hat. Here are a few pics to tease you.  I can't wait to show you the rest!

And of course, I still have a ton of bigger kid hats in the works.  A few of them went up on Etsy today, so feel free to take a peak, but expect more in the coming days...Oh, and then there's Christmas.  I hope yours is merry & bright!

Merry Christmas!
-c

new york hoo hats

Hi Hoo Heads!

Wanted to post a pic of the order we just shipped to New York.  Heavy on the pink!  We should have some great new hats posted to etsy soon.  Check back and email us if you don't see what you want.

Cheers!