Finally, a hat for my puffy hair! UPDATE post 1

[mwedzi]

So, my hair is big. It's natural, it's nappy, it doesn't grow down, it grows out. I love the crocheted caps that fit snug against the head, they are so cute, but my hair is generally not in the state such that I can wear them. So I decided to make my own hat, which would be big enough to hold my hair. Funny enough, this is one of those rare times when my hair actually is in a style that makes it go down, so you can't really see in the pic how my hair would normally fill out the hat (just imagine a ballon under it). But I couldn't wait for a return to my normal poof ball to show you all my hat cuz I'm so proud!

 

Made with Paton's Classic Merino, takes 1 ball. No pattern, just standard increases for the crown and then cluster, chain a space and on the next round, cluster in the space and chain. Increase periodically until about 2/3 of the way through, then start decreasing periodically until you get the right diameter for your head. For the brim, I cut plastic canvas in the shape of the brim and inserted it between the two halves. Please excuse the strange expression, but this is the shot where the hat came out best.

 

 

Side view: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/mwedzi/Crochet/crochetgreyside.jpg

 

Update! See, this is why I made the hat so big:

 

 

I'll be sure to post an update when my hair goes back to its normal state.

[nutz4crochet]

Your hat looks adorable on you. Awesome job.

[Roli]

:haha Just keep that hair natural! Your hat is a great idea and it looks like it does a beautiful job of taming those locks. I wish I had your problem. My hair is FLAT!

[CROCHETCHICK28]

Kewl! I love it:cheer

[CLLinda]

The hat looks great. I am so proud that you figured out a pattern on your own to get what exactly you wanted. Great Job.

 

Linda:cheer

[Tampa Guy]

Cool Hat I love seeing women in cool hats

 

I'm sure you will get many good comments while wearing that hat.

[Lavelle26]

Very cute hat. It suits you. I love that blue ribbon weaved in. Gives it a nice touch.

[mscrocheter]

Love the hat and the hair! Good job.

 

Madelyn

[Daisy]

I love your hat! It's gorgeous! Where did you get that pattern? I would love to make one for me and my daughter like that. You can be very proud of it! Excellent job!

Daisy.

[Lynn]

Really cute! Looks great on you!

 

Lynn

[Sakkasie]

I love your hat, especially with the ribbon! I think you did a great job and you look ever so cute in it.

 

 

 

(Cute is still a good thing, right? Or should I say stylin'?)

[auntbubbels]

What a great job you did - I love it -

[gingerchai]

your hat looks great, i have [dread]locks so i understand about making hats that fit over your hair.

tracy

[yarncat]

Cool hat!!

[craftybutterfly]

I can sympathize! I have THE curliest hair this side of the Mississippi. If i didn't keep it long, I would look like Rosanne Rosanna Danna, just a big fuzzy triangle! HA! the hat looks great!!

[theworm]

Great hat! It looks wonderful on you!

[Cuddlefish]

Oh, I like it, it's so cute!