Card block with tip
You don’t need a full library of wooden blocks to achieve the shapes you want. Sometimes all it takes is a smart workaround with the blocks you already own. In the November 2025 issue, Ian Bennett demonstrates how to build your own crown block using nothing more than a basic dome block and pattern paper. A practical technique to expand your hat making possibilities! The blue hat was created by Ian for the theatre production ‘By Royal Appointment’, which features several hats worn by Queen Elizabeth during her reign.
20 NOVEMBER 2025
