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I love hats.
I am a ‘hattie’ (as in a hat person), crocheted or not, so it’s only natural that I would fast turn to crochet hat making.
Initially, I chose one of the easiest patterns I could find (and understand) and set out to test it using some bargain priced wool I had.
This pattern was fast and easy to work in the round with the treble crochet stitch (TC in UK terms), each round ending with a slip stitch, and also provided a nice introduction to changing colours.
Unfortunately a seam is visible travelling down the hat where the slip stitch occurs, which isn’t really a biggie, just makes the hat less than perfect :-(.
As you can see, the hat is (still) incomplete. This is because I had already set my sights on another hat which I sooooo very badly wanted to make, and as my confidence in my crochet skills had grown, I thought I’d take it on straight away. Ideally I’d like to complete a project before I move on, otherwise the unfinished projects become neglected and remain, well, unfinished.
Anyhow, the pattern for the second hat was found at Caron International, and looks like a very cool cloche hat. I’m pleased to tell you that this one I did complete and have also worn out-and-about already :-).
The entire hat is made in the double crochet (DC in UK terms) and some reverse double crochet (Rev DC in UK terms) on the band. The hat was worked in spiraled circles, and therefore had no joining stitch which I think I prefer.
The reverse stitch was a bit of a pain but not impossible I’m pleased to say. Though it’s not something I look forward to doing again, I can see it’s added value to the finishing of a piece.
Now I really must find some time to finish off the first hat before I go off on yet another tangent
Must mention that I have joined #handmademonday with this blog post. A great place to mingle with other crafters and and look at each others latest handmade makes.
adaliza said:
Love that hat! I made a cloche hat with a flower a while ago and I wear it every day (‘cos it’s so bloomin’ cold)! Love that teal colour. I bought some Jaeger wool off e-bay the other day, in that colour – I feel another hat coming on!
Eclectics said:
Thank you adaliza 🙂 I’ve been quite attached to mine too, but I think with the changing seasons, it’s perhaps time make something of the lighter variety
Wendy said:
I love the cloche-style hat! Good luck with finishing off the other! x
Eclectics said:
Thank you Wendy :-). I will certainly make an effort. I’ll be setting a dangerous precedent otherwise 😉
Ginny said:
I love the cloche hat, it is so elegant.
Eclectics said:
Thank you Ginny. I agree. Also, I spotted a crocheted fedora somewhere on the web………….
Free Spirit Designs said:
Both are gorgeous! You seem to be making very fast progress with this new skill, i predict many more lovely hats to come! 🙂
Eclectics said:
I am surprising myself, but also i’m more determined this time around!
EleanorLucy said:
This is a super hat! The cloche shape is so wearable isn’t it, I bet it becomes your new ‘go to’ piece whenever you’re out and about 🙂
Eclectics said:
Thank you! I love the cloche hat and yes I have been ALOT. In fact I should probably give it a wash
knitnrun4sanity said:
I too think that you have done an amazing job on your cloche hat. You may even have tempted me to have a go (hats do not suit me!). You are right about the finishing off but it is also soooo boring 😉
Eclectics said:
Thank you!! You should definitely have a go. It goes fast and you end up with something so cool. There will definitely be a hat to suit you!
And yes, always more difficult to finish off pieces you’re just not into
Natalie said:
Lovely hat, and beautiful yarn x
Eclectics said:
Thank you Natalie! I appreciate you saying so 🙂
handbags by helen said:
lovely cloche hat and such a lovely colour
Eclectics said:
Thank you very much 🙂
Wendy Melling said:
I am a hat person too, great for keeping warm, and if one is having a bad hair day it hides a multitude of sins! Plus they are a perfect fashion statement. I love the cloche hat, and the colour you have used.
Wendy x
Eclectics said:
I agree with you completely. Thank you 🙂
fatmonica said:
It’s a great hat-wish I had the head for hats as this is one I’d love to wear!
Eclectics said:
I truly believe that all people can wear hats. In fact I’m sure Gok Wan said so 😉
CatkinJane said:
Super hat. 🙂
I find it so hard to finish off something I’m not entirely happy with, hope you are better at it than me!
Eclectics said:
Thank you. 🙂
I think I’m just like you; I must truly love the piece to finish it off
Bits and Bobs Crafts said:
Well done on the cloche, its beautiful! I was going to suggest spirals as a way of avoiding the seam on the first hat, it does give a much nicer finish. I like working reverse dc as its a tad easier than the alternative crab stitch and still gives a nice edging 🙂
Eclectics said:
Thank you! Yes I think spirals are the way to go.
Unfortunately I found the rev DC a complete pain and slowed me down alot, but I appreciate how it can finish off a piece. I’ve yet to come across the crab stitch but by the sound of things, I think I might hate it already
Simmi said:
Wow – love the cloche hat, it’s gorgeous!! I can see the advantage of not having the seam, but it’s always the things that look better that are harder to achieve! I know what you mean about having WIPs dotted all over the house – you should see my pile 😉 Simmi x
Eclectics said:
Thank you so much 🙂 It’s nice to hear that I’m not the only one!