Handmade Light Solid Pink Women's Pussy Cat Hat

Extra soft 100% acrylic lightweight winter hat with cat ears.

The Charisma brand of yarn is perfect for winter: it's considered a bulky yarn (thicker than normal strand) but is still very airy and lightweight, providing warmth without heaviness. It's 100% acrylic, extremely soft and cushion-y, so no concern about itchiness whatsoever! (:

The color is called Think Pink, a solid light pink.

COLOR OPTIONS: I'm now offering this hat in various colors, all from the Charisma line of yarn. Please look at the "Charisma Infinity Scarves" section of my store (one of the categories on the left side of the page) to view all the color options and then choose the one you'd like from the drop-down menu when ordering this hat. I use the manufacturer's colors from the yarn labels and these can be found in each listing in the short list of details like the one below.


I (Michele) design and hand-crochet all of my items. My pricing is based on yarn costs, crocheting time, and Ebay seller fees. 

After a busy year I'm making most items to order (which means I make them after they are purchased).  The handling time in each listing will be an indication of the time it takes me to make the hat.  The handling time for this hat is currently three business days, but if sales are slow, I may get it shipped sooner. (:

Yarn Content: 100% Acrylic
Yarn Brand & Color: Charisma in Think Pink
Approximate Height: 7.5 inches/19 cm
Approximate Width (when hat is lying flat): 9 - 9.5 inches/ 23- 24 cm
Thickness: 1/4 inch/ .65 cm

SIZE: The hat in the photos will fit best on a head size of 21" to 22" (53 - 56 cm). I will be offering a few different sizes, please choose whichever is closest to your own size. The mannequin In the photos has a head size of 22 inches/55.8 cm.  I don't charge any extra for larger sizes.

This hat is crocheted "in the round", so only one seam at the top of the hat. The area in the back where I turn to start new rows will look a little different than the rest of the stitches (you can see this in the fifth photo).

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Can be washed in cold and dried in dryer on low setting. However, I recommend either hand-washing in cold water and laying flat to dry, or washing on a gentle cycle in a lingerie bag and drying only a few minutes in the dryer. The gentler washing & drying prevents the yarn from frizzing over time. Avoid washing with heavier garments that cause friction. If using washing machine, avoid washing with items that have zippers, buttons, etc that may snag the yarn loops and pull on them or make the yarn fray. The general rule for washing crocheted items and keeping them looking as new as possible: the gentler, the better. (:

The small scarves are really easy to hand-wash in a sink, gently roll up in a towel to squeeze out excess water, then reshape and air dry. I like to add just a tiny bit of fabric softener when hand-rinsing to make the yarn even softer and static-free.

Note: All yarns come with a bit of "factory residue" that causes a little stiffness. This will disappear with regular handling and/or the first wash, bringing out the true softness of the yarn.

U.S. SHIPPING:

I keep shipping to a minimum and offer USPS Ground Advantage as the best value for price & speed. For multiple orders, I often use Priority Mail. I use the Ebay/USPS integrated shipping system whenever possible, so you will be provided with a delivery confirmation number by email.  Once shipped, almost all of my shipments within the U.S. arrive in two to five mailing days.


INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

I always combine shipping for multiple orders.  I most commonly use USPS First Class International for shipping outside of the US. First Class International may take a longer time to arrive than other services, but it's much more affordable than Priority International (which usually runs $25 or more for a few ounces). Delivery time for international packages is usually 5 to 15 business days. Customs, bad weather, or national holidays can sometimes slow down a package with the occasional shipment taking around 30 days to arrive. This only happens to about 5% of my international shipments. (:

In the last four years, USPS has raised prices significantly for First Class International, in some cases more than doubling the amount they used to charge before 2013.  On a positive note, as part of that price increase, they include tracking and delivery confirmation as part of the First Class service for almost all the countries I ship to.

To keep shipping costs down, I will use lightweight polymer shipping envelopes as often as possible.  For multiple items, I may find a cardboard box is best.

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

RETURNS:
For now, I am not accepting returns, but am completely open to resolving any problems that may occur. I feel the best strategy is to head off any problems before they even happen. If you have any questions whatsoever about any items I am selling, please ask.

Thanks for looking! (: