This hat was designed for those days when you want to add a little bit of magic to your everyday life without making it too obvious that you might turn somebody into a toad. It works great as a sun hat for those summer witches out there! You can add wire to the brim for a structured sun hat or leave it out for more of a floppy look. There are also options for a flat or wavy brim.

This is an advanced beginner level pattern, written in English and uses US terms. It is a 19 page pattern with lots of pictures to help you along the way and it has been tested by eight wonderful testers. It is no sew but works as a great base for sewing on any creative additions you can think of!

Hat size: This hat is designed to fit a head that’s about 22” around. The circumference of my finished hats is just under 23” at the largest part of the crown (I will include instructions for making the hat a little bigger too).

Gauge: 4.5mm hook and medium weight (size #4) yarn: 2”x2” square = 9sts wide and 10 sts high. I recommend making a gauge swatch larger than 2” squared to find your own gauge and adjust if needed to make sure the hat fits. You can use a bigger or smaller hook/yarn to meet the gauge or adjust size of hat.

Supplies:
-250 yards of medium weight (size #4) yarn, about 125 yards each for the crown and the brim. I prefer to use cotton yarn for a sun hat to keep it cooler but acrylic or other fibers works well for a warmer hat. My favorite yarn for a summer hat was Caron All Day Cotton (100% mercerized cotton). It was stiff enough to keep a good shape to the hat but still nice to work with. It’s not a lofty yarn so it provides good airflow.
-4.5mm for the crown of the hat and 4mm hook for the brim
-Tapestry needle
-Stitch marker
-Optional: wire for the outer brim of the hat so that it holds its shape and can also be bent into different shapes. I used 18g galvanized steel wire from the hardware store. Alternatively, you could use millinery wire (will not be bendable). You will also need wire cutters.
-If using wire: tape for the ends. I used electrical tape and some of my pattern testers used masking tape. Duct tape should work fine too but will be a little thicker.

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