r/KnitRequest • u/glowingyellow • 25d ago
Custom Baa-ble Resident Evil Hat
In Progress: Working with a knitter EDIT: I have paid and am working with a knitter. Thank you all for your offers and suggestions.
Hi! I'm looking to commission a hand-knit beanie based on the reference photos I've attached.
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The hat is from a movie (Resident Evil 2026), and I was able to find the company that made/sold it (LoudElephant), but this particular colorway is currently sold out. They told me they're hoping to restock, but aren't able to confirm exactly when they'll receive another batch.
LoudElephant link:
I also found that the design is very similar to the Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith, so fortunately there is an existing pattern that looks like it would provide a good starting point:
Baa-ble Hat Link:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baa-ble-hat
My goal is to have the finished hat match the LoudElephant/movie version as closely as reasonably possible, rather than simply making the standard Baa-ble Hat.
The colors appear to be mustard/ochre, very dark teal, cream/off-white, and black. The reference hat also has a fairly deep folded mustard ribbed cuff and a large mottled cream-and-dark-teal pom-pom, which I'd like to replicate. I'd specifically like the pom-pom colors mixed/mottled throughout rather than separated into distinct sections.
I would prefer wool. I found Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran and thought its 01 Mustard, 46 Dark Teal, 61 Cream, and 90 Black shades looked quite close to the original:
Potential Yarn Link:
https://universalyarn.com/products/383009
However, I have not purchased the yarn because I'd rather get the opinion of the person knitting it first. If you think another wool yarn would work better for the pattern, colorwork, or matching the reference, I'm open to your recommendation.
I also haven't purchased the Baa-ble pattern. I'm happy to cover the cost of the pattern if that's what you would like to work from. I'd rather wait until I've found a knitter so that we can decide on the pattern/yarn together.
Budget: I'm hoping to spend around $300 including labor, yarn/materials, and the pattern, plus shipping, but I'm open to quotes if that isn't realistic for the amount of work involved.
I'm more concerned with getting a well-made and accurate-looking hat than getting the lowest possible price.
Timeline: I'd preferably like to have it by December, although there is some flexibility depending on your availability.
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA and can provide my exact head circumference/measurements before you begin.
I've attached several clean product photos showing the hat from different angles, as well as a screenshot of it being worn in the movie. The movie screenshot is mainly to show how I'd like the proportions to look when worn, particularly the depth of the folded cuff.
Since the sheep/colorwork is one of the most important parts of the hat, I'd especially appreciate seeing examples of previous stranded/Fair Isle/colorwork knitting if you have any.
Please let me know if you're interested, what you would estimate for the cost and turnaround time, and whether you'd recommend the Rico yarn or something else.
Thank you!
EDIT: I will be getting back to people starting tomorrow Sept 25th around 1pm PST EDIT: I have paid and am working with a knitter. Thank you all for your offers and suggestions.
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u/CrossStitchandStella 25d ago edited 25d ago
I am US-based and can help with this if you'd like. I love the Baa-ble hat and have always wanted to make it. example of color work experience
I think superwash is fine, but in color work, you might consider a 100% wool hand-wash only wool (like Jamieson or Blue Sky or something). Treated wool doesn't blend quite as well as untreated wool, and in color work, you want the colors to look seamless. The original designer used and recommends Jamieson. There are several versions of the "Resident Evil" design with yarn recs and color choices by other makers as well (on Rav). Yarn choices are varied from Briggs & Little Heritage, 4 Seasons Pure Wool, DROPS Alaska (hard to get in the US), Knitting for Olive, Cascade 220 (a great choice IMO).
I've been dying to go see RE and can't wait to get a glimpse of some quality knitting!
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u/Medium-Cupcake2629 24d ago
I saw it last night and loooooved it. I dont know anything about the games so I'm easy to please but I'm a big Zach Cregger fan. I had my drops Alaska already ordered because I also have been wanting to make this forever, but I dont wear hats, so I was counting on my daughter falling in love with it🤣
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u/Euphoric-Fold-4080 23d ago
Would buy one if you can replicate it exactly.Â
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u/CrossStitchandStella 23d ago
Thanks for your interest. The OP has hired me on for this project, so I won't be taking an additional commissions at this time. If I finish their project and decide to do more of the same, I'll let you know.
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u/tattooedtinkerbell82 25d ago
I’m knitting this for my daughter and I! I don’t mind making a third but just so you’re aware I’m uk based
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u/Edeges123 25d ago
I'm in canada and could do it if the other options dont pan out.
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u/ummidkwjat 24d ago
Hey was just wondering since I'm in canada and was looking for the same thing as OP, roughly how much would you charge for it? Just so that I know how much it would cost me to commission one
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u/Soxia1 22d ago
I saw Resident Evil last night and I was like they ripped off the Baa-ble Hat!!!!
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u/BackgroundRub1879 19d ago
They didn’t rip it off. They bought one from a store.
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u/Soxia1 19d ago
The store ripped off the pattern. No credit given to the designer.
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u/BackgroundRub1879 19d ago
I mean, you can buy the pattern for six bucks. And the website calls them by the name the designer gave to them, so…
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u/garywhitta 21d ago
Hi, I'm also looking for this hat, happy to pay extra for a rush/custom order. If anyone can help please message me!
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u/Bubbsaurus 20d ago
Hey OP if you don’t mind switching out the teal in the hat for a grey. There is a hat on a website called from the source in a grey and yellow pattern. The mustard I think will be restocked soon. Also, love the level of research you did. I tried to find someone to knit it for me as well but since I have a time constraint decided to buy it from the website instead. I went ahead with a different colorway
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u/InsectAdventurous109 24d ago
If you haven't already found anyone, I am available for this cute sheep hat. You can see my work on insta arrows.knits, and message me here or on ko-fi.com/arrows.knits
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u/Easy-Low 25d ago
Not available to do this, but I wanted to say that your level of research and organization is the platinum standard for every knit request. This type of specificity and detail makes it so much easier to help fulfill the request.