1950s-Style Wide Brimmed Hat
This 1950s style wide brimmed hat is perfect to wear for the Kentucky Derby. With this free crochet pattern all you need to do is work in the round and follow these easy-to-read instructions. Your crochet hat will be the hit of your derby party, especially because you can brag that you made it yourself. Simple crochet patterns that are as cool as this one don't come around often, so check it out now!
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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Hippie Chick
Nov 21, 2017
I love it. Im going to give it a whirl. Ill let you know how mine turns out. Ill try the band in black. It sounds like it WILL give it a chic look. And then Ill make one in yellow for next summer. I am going to try putting ribbon for the band. I think if this works you could use any color to match your outfit. I am anxious to make the hat then I will try the bag. I am new at this too. So wish me luck.
Hippie Chick
May 02, 2017
Hat looks wonderful. I think I would make the brim a little less wide so that it would not be so floppy. Maybe buy some nice wide ribbon and tie it around the main part of the hat then tie it into a big bow that rests right on the brim. I think that would make for a great embellishment.
Zeemer
Nov 22, 2016
I like this brimmed hat because it protects the face and eyes area from the sun's harmful rays. Countries that are located near the equator receive a very high amount of UV rays that can really cause serious damage to the skin. Although this 1950s Style Wide-Brimmed Hat is not really that wide-brimmed to be able to shield you from the sun's rays, you may still use something like this as long as you don't stay too long under the sun. I wanted to see a much wider brim for this particular pattern to suit the description.
Inukshuk84
Jun 16, 2016
While the pattern link itself is a bit older and the author clearly states that her earlier attempts at writing a pattern weren't very good, the pattern is still understandable. If you're looking for a simple hat pattern for this upcoming summer, this would work nicely. The sun will be out of your face and the cotton will allow your head to breathe and keep cool.
billdana333 320115 6
May 16, 2015
Oops. Sorry. I did not see the pic of the hat being worn. Disregard my previous comment. Thanks.
billdana333 320115 6
May 16, 2015
I agree with Harvard Gram. Would be nice to see it on a head.
Threadmill
Jun 05, 2012
This is an old pattern link, and the first words, by the creator of this pattern are: "Its the first one I wrote up and looking back on it I clicked on the pattern Im not sure its that great. If you want to make it please do go ahead but Im kind of embarrassed by it nowadays. I apologise for my poor pattern writing skills." Really? Gosh I think this is one I'll pass on!
Preownedbrunette
May 25, 2012
I used Peaches and Cream cotton thread and made an adorable baby sun bonnet. Thanks for the pattern!
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