2009-12-28

White Fedora with stiff brim


I've had many requests for this hat, which I've crocheted before, so I've decided to develop the pattern.  I also wanted the brim to have some stiffness, so I'm experimenting with the nylon "string" that is used in my lawn edge trimmer.  It's available at most hardware stores.  Here is my first attempt...



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8 comments:

  1. GhostDecember 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Great work, fabulous idea, ingenious use of media.

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  2. CrochetDadDecember 28, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Thanks! I'm always looking for new ways to do things.

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  3. S. ChaffeeDecember 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Great idea! I was told to use inexpensive fishing line. I bought 4 pound line and hope it is strong enough. I'm using it to help the bag I'm making keep it's shape instead of falling flat. I hope it works!

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  4. LibbyDecember 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Well the hat looks great. I can see why you get so many requests! And I agree, ingenious use of materials!

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  5. SandyDecember 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Lawn mower...yikes, if only it were warm enough now. lol

    How clever you are.

    Sandy

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  6. MamaMegAugust 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Love the hat! Did you by chance write up the pattern since then?

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  7. gretchDecember 1, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Amazing hat, I have been looking for one exactly like this :) Any chance I could get the pattern?

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  8. CrochetDadDecember 1, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Thank you. The pattern is available from my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/61015159/instant-download-crochet-pattern-unisex

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochetdad-unisex-ribbed-fedora

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