I've purchased covers in the past from other vendors to 'pretty up' a boring black helmet . But the time came to make one myself.
The style that worked best was an oversize tam. It goes around the helmet easily.
By the time you tuck in the sides to streamline, you kind of have a newsboy type cap. On my first prototype i did a small token brim and tacked it under. You cant see it very well topside. Maybe the tiniest edge sticks out. But it does give a bit of a shading structure to the cover.
To keep it from slipping, a short drawstring around the brim. Also makes it adjustable.
Simple surface embroidery.
It doesnt take long to make. But tams do take a fair bit of yarn. So in the range of $25 - 30.
On the 2nd prototype, i did one round too many and had a bulky tuck at the sides. (*8 rounds depending on hook size). To disguise it, i did more embroidery on the side seam. Gave a vine like effect. CLICK HERE for online album with more pics.
One commentor said something about the first sample being like the animal covers that kids wear over helmets on the ski hills. It's been a long time since alpine skiing for me. And there were no helmet covers then (helmets - bah !). But it's a good idea. I see a local pet shop stocks animal themed knitwear for dog walker etc. i think. Dog riding obvs not the most common idea (altho i do have a walking rod on the trike for Jo. We go very slow). More likely for kid bike helmets.
Believe it or not, i have sold 2 of them. Hmmm....
