Lion Tamer/Safari Hat by Christen Haden

Lion Tamer/Safari Hat

Crochet
January 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (U.S.)
6.0 mm (J)
412 yards (377 m)
Finished Circumference 22 in. (56 cm)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Make this fun circus-inspired hat for Halloween! Pair it with our Baby Lion Mane for a parent/child or sibling costume idea! Designed by Christen Haden. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L10580

SKILL LEVEL: Easy + (Level 3)

Nature’s Choice Organic® Cotton (Article #480)
2 colors, 4 balls total
(A) 480-098 Almond (3) balls
(B) 480-158 Mustard (1) ball

Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)

Hat is worked in joined rounds from the top down. After Brim is worked, it is folded and secured to form a double layer.

Hat is embellished with a Band and a ‘Button’. Band and ‘Button’ are sewn to Hat with decorative back stitches, worked in contrasting color.

Photo-tutotial showing special construction is provided.

See also L10581 Baby Lion Mane

Lion Brand patterns are written in U.S. crochet terminology.
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