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Beth Nielsen believes in guilt-free shopping. She takes vintage cashmere sweaters and turns them into soft and cozy hats, scarves, headbands, ear-warmers and sweaters. "You can buy cashmere and not have to worry about the impact on the environment," she says.
By Kathy Schultz | November 20, 2006
Seattle Style File
Once they got on a roll making hand-knit headwear and machine-knit beanies, they expanded to more fashionable styles including newsboy caps, driver caps, fedoras, derbies and military inspired caps. The team is adamant about good design with interesting details made from quality materials. They use a variety of fabrics including cashmere, acrylic blends and wools. Many hats are unisex, but some are made specifically for women or men. There is often a crossover. "A lot of the guys will pick up the women's hats and vice versa," says Scheuffele.
By Kathy Schultz | September 22, 2006
Gearing Up
Have you ever let the rain dictate your hiking plans? When the weatherman calls for thundershowers all weekend, the easy thing to do is to blow off your trip, stay home and rent some movies. I know, because I've done it plenty of times. And I always regret it.
After all, I have the right stuff to keep me dry. I have rain gear that's so effective it's like walking around in my own private tent. This winter, when I get tired of watching the puddles form in my basement, I intend to get out there and enjoy the green, dripping canopies of the woods. How about you?
By Kristin Hostetter | November 6, 2003
Hold onto your socks when you head into the store if you need to get a new parka and pants for snow sports this winter.
Some wild, slightly wacky and definitely wonderful stuff is coming these days from the companies that make outerwear.
You can buy a parka today with insulation that you inflate with your breath.
You can get a fleece jacket with "smart fabrics" that are said to store heat and/or vary the garment's breathability depending on how hot and sweaty you get.
By Greg Johnston | December 12, 2002
Gearing Up
A good hat serves many purposes, not the least of which is covering up your dirty, bedraggled, hat-headed hairdo. (OK, maybe your hair looks great after a few days in the woods, but mine does not.)
Hats are absolutely vital to our outdoor safety and comfort. They protect us from the rain, sun and wind. They keep us cool in the heat, and warm in the cold. I've used my hat to collect berries and seashells. I've used a mesh hat to strain pasta. And I've used a fleece hat as a pillow. The list goes on and on.
By Kristin Hostetter | October 31, 2002
As a kid, I spent every weekend skiing with my family in Stowe, Vt. I remember tearing around that mountain with my brothers and cousins, carving our own paths through the trees (long before it became hip), flying down icy pitches on chattering edges and floating through fluffy white stuff on those glorious powder days.
I also remember how I froze my butt off every single time I got on the chairlift. The culprit, I believe, was my Santa-red "thermal" cotton union suit. It had buttons up the front, a trap door in the rear, and I absolutely loved it.
By Kristin Hostetter | November 15, 2001
