Two of my dearest friends recently opened wood-fired saunas on opposite sides of the country (Seaside Sauna in Port Townsend, WA and Wild Trails Sauna in State College, PA). They both asked me to design and craft wool felt sauna hats for their businesses and I happily agreed. These were such a hit I made a free sewing tutorial and accompanying DIY bundles for my shop. 

Sauna hats originated in the sweat-bathing cultures of Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Nordic regions. A wool hat helps to regulate your temperature in the extreme heat and steam so you can enjoy a longer session.  A sauna hat also protects your hair. Repeated exposure to extreme heat can dry out your hair, making it brittle and prone to breakage. Traditional sauna hats have a signature loop so you can hang your hat to dry after each session.

There are two ways to access the pattern: you can add it to your shopping cart, and once you complete the check-out process (no credit card required) the tutorial will automatically be emailed to you. OR you can click the image below to view and/or download the PDF file straight from this page.