What a difference some color makes

I know that the rest of the crafting world is thinking about Valentine's Day, but here in New Orleans our hearts have already been given away to Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras means costumes, and while I've been slacking on putting together my own outfit, I've been working on many others, including a small change to an old favorite—my Devil Horn Hat with earflaps. I've always made my devil hats in two colors, black with red horns and red contrast trim.

Shown in Caron Simply Soft Black and Autumn Red

For whatever reason, I never made a solid one until a customer asked me to create a trio of red devils for her family to wear at Mardi Gras. Of course I obliged!

Shown in all Autumn Red, Caron  Simply Soft

I was surprised at the devilish result. The small change of using a solid color created a really different effect on the overall look of the hat. The widow's peak especially looks more organic when not done in a contrasting color. I like them both, and encourage you all to try a little color change (or eliminating one) in your own work to see what kind of magic happens. Happy crocheting!

The Mod Bob, a wig for all occasions

It's Epiphany! And if you're in the vicinity of Louisiana, you know what that means: the official start of carnival season, king cakes abounding, parades marching through neighborhoods, and costumes.

In celebration of all things Mardi Gras, my pattern for The Mod Bob crochet wig is now up for sale!

Short Version

The pattern includes instructions for a short version that slopes up sharply in the back, and a longer version that would do a better job at covering up longer hair. Adjustments for children and toddlers are included.

Long version with Devil horns

I've worn this wig for many an occasion in New Orleans, from Halloween and Mardi Gras, to just a cold(ish) evening out on the town.

short version in progress

The wig is crocheted in two pieces and sewn together, so the bangs are more defined. It's a fairly simple pattern, the most complicated stitches are front post double crochets and a couple invisible decreases, though that stitch is explained in the pattern.

Double devils!

As a bonus, I've included instructions for the optional additions of devil horns or alien antennae to make your wig into a true costume piece. Or a very, very fashionable hat.

for the fashion forward extra terrestrial

I hope you like it as much as I do. The pattern is sold as an instant download from my Etsy shop: The Mod Bob Pattern  Happy crocheting!