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Why are you called Teeny Beanie - you make all sorts of sizes?
Teeny Beanie started out when I decided to learn crochet and make beanies for newborns in hospitals, for charity. I am now obsessed with crocheting and knitting small items; especially hats! I now mainly make kids' hats and beanies, sell them and give the profit to various charities. However, I loved the name and kept it.
Your logo is a sheep - but not all your hats are made of wool - why?
Teeny Beanie started out making newborn beanies for charities - and the charities wanted woollen beanies. Now I also make hats for older children, I make in acrylic and mixed yarns as well. Soft wool is expensive. I have tried merino that is cheaper and it itches my skin (I am quite sensitive!) so when it does that, I won't use the wool.
Also people who wanted to buy the hats wanted a choice - not just the more expensive wool.
Are all your hats hand made?
YES! They are all made by me.
How do I wash your beanies and hats?
The majority of the yarn I use, whatever it is made from, is machine washable. Superwash wool, easycare acrylic etc. Each hat will have the washing instructions on a tag sent with the beanie, and I also list it with the hat information on the web site.
Can I order a hat or beanie?
Absolutely! What I show on the web site is just a sample of what I can make. You can buy the one shown on the web site, but if the size or colour you want isn't shown, I can make one if I have the yarn. If you find a pattern you like, I may be able to make that for you.
What about sizing?
Sizes have been obtained from the standard sizing that knitted hat makers use. These are STANDARD sizes - the child you are buying for may not be 'standard', so check first. If in doubt, you could buy a slightly bigger size and if it's too big the child can grow into it.
See my size chart below. Larger hats and beanies can be made on request.
Which Charities do you support?
I mainly support animal welfare charities - the SPCA, local animal rescue, NZAVS and SAFE, but I have also supported Low Vision and Waipuna Hospice and will support St John's and others in the future.
If your purchase is $100 or over, then you can let me know which charity you would like to support. Thanks!!
Do you send overseas?
My hats are very easy to send overseas. I can either send to you, and you can then send to someone overseas. Or you can provide the address and I can work out a price to send a gift wrapped present with a note from you.
Are the colours accurate on the web site?
The colours are the best I can get for accuracy on my computer. However, be aware that your screen may show the colours differently.
What pompom options are there?
There are two options - those which I make with yarn to match the hat, and faux fur ones.
The ones I make are hand made and I try and get them tied as tightly as I can, but just be careful and don't try to pull the yarn! These are left on the hat when the hat is washed.
The faux fur ones are detachable; take them off when washing. If they get a bit flat, you can fluff them up with a hairdryer. There are a few You Tubes on this!
What patterns do you use?
Firstly - a BIG THANK YOU to all the wonderfully talented people who have created hat patterns - a great many of them for free. I have noted information for patterns on the LINKS page.
I am now creating many patterns myself. Great fun!!