Free Knitting Pattern for Celebrity Sunhat.
This pattern creates a stylish sunhat with a wide brim. The hat is primarily crocheted, using single crochet (US terminology) throughout. A unique feature is the incorporation of a nylon cord (teknorote) into the final rounds of the brim to provide stiffness and shape. The hat also includes a knitted ribbon as a decorative element.
Skill Level: This pattern is likely best suited for an intermediate or advanced crocheter/knitter. The reasons are:
- Crochet:
- Magic ring cast-on
- Working in the round
- Single crochet (sc) – US terminology
- Increasing (implied, but not explicitly stated in the instructions – you have to follow the stitch counts in the diagrams)
- Incorporating a cord into the stitches (this requires careful tension and control)
- Knitting: (For the ribbon)
- Casting on
- Following a chart (the pattern doesn’t provide written row-by-row instructions for the ribbon, only a chart)
- Binding off
- Seaming (whipstitch)
- Reading a diagram.
The combination of crochet and knitting, the cord incorporation, and the reliance on diagrams make this more complex than a beginner project.
Sizing: Finished head circumference is 54cm / 21.25 inches. This is a relatively small adult size.
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Pierrot Yarns Ethnic Jute (100% jute): 2 hanks (120g) of color #21 (ivory). Jute is a stiff, natural fiber that will give the hat structure.
- Pierrot Yarns Ramie 100 (100% ramie): 1 skein (35g) of color #3 (pale smoke pink). Ramie is another plant-based fiber, often with a slightly silky sheen.
- Hooks and Needles:
- 2.5mm (US B or C) crochet hook (or size needed to achieve gauge)
- 3.3mm (US 3) knitting needles (or size needed to achieve gauge)
- Other:
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and seaming)
- 6.5m / 7.1 yd length of teknorote (0.7mm thickness) or similar stiff cord (e.g., nylon monofilament)
Gauge:
- Single crochet (US): 23 sts and 26.5 rows = 10cm / 4 inches
- Pattern stitch (for the knitted ribbon): 22.5 sts and 30 rows = 10cm / 4 inches
Construction:
- Hat (Crochet):
- The hat is worked from the crown down, in rounds.
- It starts with a magic ring.
- The crown and sides are worked in single crochet (US sc), following the stitch counts provided in the diagrams. The diagrams show how the stitch count increases in each round to shape the hat.
- The brim continues in single crochet, with further increases to create the wide brim.
- The last 6 rounds of the brim incorporate the teknorote cord by working the single crochet stitches around the cord. This provides structure and allows the brim to hold its shape. The instructions suggest starting to incorporate the cord earlier if a stiffer brim is desired.
- Ribbon (Knit):
- The ribbon is knitted separately, following a chart (provided separately). The chart dictates the stitch pattern. The pattern does not include written-out row-by-row instructions for the ribbon.
- The ribbon is seamed together using whipstitch.
- The ribbon is gathered in three places and attached to the hat, with the seam placed at the back.
Key Features:
- Mixed Media: Combines crochet and knitting.
- Structured Brim: The use of teknorote cord creates a stiff, shapely brim.
- Diagram-Based Instructions: The pattern relies heavily on diagrams for the stitch counts and shaping of the crochet hat. This requires the ability to interpret crochet charts.
- Knitted Ribbon Detail: Adds a decorative touch.
- Natural Fibers: Uses jute and ramie, which are plant-based fibers.
- US terminology.