Stiff-brimmed hat

[CrochetDad]

I wanted to have a hat with a stiff (not floppy) brim. I wanted to use something that would hold the shape of the brim, so I came up with the idea of using the nylon "string" that my lawn edge trimmer uses. It turned out well, I think (more pictures in my Flickr - see my signature for the link):

[mclendon1]

Kewl!

[danajokc]

Very resourceful! I love that solution and the hat.

[WVUAlesha]

How fun is that??? Great job

[Granny Square]

What a great idea, and looks great on you too!

[segi1974]

Looks great. You look great with the hat on.

[imanurse55]

How creative! That is one dashing hat!!!!

[carovan]

What a great solution...was it difficult to work with? You look very stylish!

[CrochetDad]

What a great solution...was it difficult to work with? You look very stylish!

I wouldn't say any more difficult than other mediums I've crocheted around (like my hoop earrings).

 

I had to wrap it double to get the support I wanted. I've been wearing it everyday since I made it and it's working out well - the brim snaps back to shape, and the top of the crown keeps it shape. I crochet around the "string", actually more like a cord. The size I used (.065 in diameter) wasn't stiff enough, that's why I doubled it. I might try to look for a stiffer version. I believe the trimmer string comes in stiffer versions.

[onfire4Jesus]

Very handsome.

[crochet-to-live]

Im new to crochetville but where did you find the pattern?

[CrochetDad]

Im new to crochetville but where did you find the pattern?

At the time I made this hat, I worked it as I went, without a pattern. I've since developed a pattern. Hint: check my signature...

[Monique39]

Very nice!

[Momcrochets]

Spiffy! turned out great!

[JackieMoon]

Very cool and original -- I like it!

[CrochetDad]

Thanks!