FUN IN THE SUN HAT

CARING &
SHARING
FUN IN THE SUN HAT
DESIGN BY BENDY CARTER
THIS CHIC SUMMER HAT IS A GREAT WAY TO PROTECT YOUR FACE
FROM THE BRIGHT SUMMER SUN WHILE LOOKING VERY FASHIONABLE
TOO! IT ALSO MAKES AN IDEAL PROJECT TO DONATE TO OUR
FEATURED CHARITY, CAMP ALLEN.
EASY
F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N TS
H AT
Rnd 1 (RS): With sand, ch 1, 6 sc in back bar
of ch (see illustration), do not join (see Pattern Notes). (6 sc)
22 inches in circumference,
41/2-inch Brim
M AT E R I A L S
• Omega Sinfonia light (light
worsted) weight cotton yarn
(31/2 oz/232 yds/100g per skein):
3 skeins #861 sand
1 skein #838 brown
• Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Matching sewing thread
• Small seashell beads: 14
• Spray starch
• Plastic wrap
• Stitch markers: 12
G AU G E
24 sc = 4 inches; 24 sc rows = 4 inches
PAT T E R N N OT E S
Work in continuous rounds, do not join or
turn unless otherwise stated.
Mark first stitch of round. Move markers
up with each round.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless
otherwise stated.
Back Bar of Chain
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, place marker (see Pattern Notes) in sc just made, sc in same st as last
sc, sc in next st] around. (18 sc, 6 markers)
Rnd 4: [2 sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st] around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5–19: [Rep rnd 4] 15 times. (114 sc
at end of last rnd)
Rnd 20: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 21 & 22: [Rep rnd 20] twice.
Rnd 23: [2 sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st, sc in marked st, sc in each st
around to next marked st] around. (117 sc)
Rnds 24–26: [Rep rnd 20] 3 times.
Rnd 27: [Sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st, 2 sc in marked st, sc in
each st to next marked st] around. (120 sc)
CAMP ALLEN
Camp Allen provides opportunities of growth, friendship and
fun for children and adults with
cognitive and physical challenges.
Founded in 1931, Camp Allen allows families and caregivers a break
in routine from what is often 24/7
care. They serve about 600 campers each summer and are known as
“The Camp Who Takes Everyone.”
Camp Allen would appreciate
donations of sun hats and stocking
caps for their numerous campers.
If you would like to see what a
day at Camp Allen is like or if you
would like to learn more about the
camp, go to: www.campallennh.org.
For questions, email:
deb@campallennh.org.
To donate, send your finished
hat to:
Mary C. Constance
Executive Director
Camp Allen Inc.
56 Camp Allen Road
Bedford, NH 03110-6606
Rnds 28–43: [Rep rnds 20–27 consecutively]
twice. (132 sc at end of last rnd)
Rnds 44–49: [Rep rnd 20] 6 times. At end of
last rnd, join (see Pattern Notes) in first st.
Leaving 40-inch tail for sewing, fasten off.
Brim
Rnd 1 (RS): With sand, ch 132, being careful
not to twist ch, join in back bar of beg ch to
form ring, ch 1, [sc in back bar of ch, place
marker in sc just made, sc in back bar of each
of next 10 chs] around, do not join. (132 sc)
Rnd 2: [2 sc in marked st, sc in each st around
to next marked st] around. (144 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 4–25: [Rep rnds 2 and 3 alternately] 11
times. (276 sc at end of last rnd)
Rnd 26: Rep rnd 2, join in first st. Do not
fasten off. (288 sc)
Edging
Working from left to right, ch 1, reverse sc
(see Stitch Guide) in each sc around, join in
first st. Fasten off.
Assembly
With RS facing, using 40-inch tail on Hat, sew
Hat rnd 49 to Brim rnd 1.
Band
With brown, make ch 32 inches long, sl st in
back bar of 2nd ch from hook and in back bar
of each ch across. Fasten off.
With sewing needle and matching thread,
sew 14 seashell beads randomly sp across
center 20 inches of Band.
Tie Band around Hat then tack in front and in
back to hold Band in place.
Finishing
Cover flat surface, such as a table, with plastic
wrap. Following directions on spray starch bottle, spray underside of Brim thoroughly. Place
Hat, sprayed side down, on covered surface.
Flatten Brim. Allow to dry completely. C!
From Crochet! magazine, Summer 2013 Vol. 26, No. 2, Copyright © 2013 Crochet! magazine