The Crochet Cotton Sun Hat uses the latest Bernat Softee Cotton yarn. Sized for an average adult female. Double-stranded for sturdiness.
Challenged by the social team of Yarnspirations to develop a summer based hat,
I pulled inspiration from the Crochet Bucket Hat by Yarnspirations for stitch count tolerance.
I didn't want just straight double crochets as it's too easy for me to do that. Instead, I used the stitch counts to give me a helping hand.
Using my preference of textured stitches, someone messaged me about the bean stitch earlier in the day before starting to design this. So I had the bean stitch on the brain, sort of speak, and wondered if I could through that in my hat.
The latest new yarn called Bernat Softee Cotton is not dishrag cotton. It's fashion cotton on the light #3 level. I double-stranded to provide more strength and durability. The hat has substance and possibly a hat style you would find in a gift shop. The way the bean stitch and the 2 dc that share a stitch work together, visually gives me the impression of weaving and intention gapping spaces to let the heat from your head escape.
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Alternative Sizing
During the tutorial, I did the entire pattern using the 4 mm / G Hook with single-stranding Caron Cotton Cakes. The hat turns to a child-size of 19". A child's head circumference is 18" - 20". It's lightweight and works.
Donna Blasetti says
Please make a video. I'm a visual learner and it really helps
Lynne says
Please would you do a tutorial I can’t read patterns or diagrams thank you Mikey you’re the best
Mikey says
I haven't decided yet but leave it with me. I am so swamped with chaos, I don't want to promise something that I cannot do. I know others want it too but I am short of time.
Nenderle Hogue says
Is round 7 missing the chain 2 at the beginning? Or am I just reading it wrong which is totally possible. ? thank you for all you do.
Mikey says
I will have the testing team relook at my pattern.
Kimberly says
I say a tutorial video because everyone learns differently. Some are more visual learners and you are the benchmark in the tutorial arena for crocheting. You give people the confidence and ability to appreciate your love of crochet! Please don’t ever stop sharing your talent both on camera and off.
KIMBERLY Monasmith says
It’s ok. I am getting it after ripping it out five times. I also looked at some of your other videos to help me
Figure out some of my questions.:-)