SPRING HATS - MAN HATS - UNISEX HATS

SPRING MAN HATS

Imagine cold misty mornings in spring and walking along the seafront or through the woodland. This hat gives you just enough protection against the damp cool air, without being too wintry warm.

A perfect hat for the man or men in your life and I think it is also good enough for the woman or women in your life as well. My darling and I have one each and I just love it!  It's just the right amount of head cover when out walking in the early morning or late afternoon when the "wind chill factor" can still make you feel a bit chilly and I know what that can be like because we do a LOT of walking.

YARN TALK:

I just love the yarn I found for this hat, it's Rowan Creative Linen, 50% Cotton 50% Linen, with just the right thickness, without being too bulky.

I first made the hat in an older Debbie Bliss yarn I found in my stash (85% cotton and 15% cashmere) see the photo above I am wearing the trial hat. However, this yarn is no longer available, like many lovely yarns it is now discontinued, so I had to find a replacement, also it was a bit too soft and girly for my man!

The Rowan Creative Linen yarn has been absolutely perfect for this man hat.  It comes in 100g hanks and is 200m (219yds) in length and with 3 hanks I have been able to make two hats and have enough for a third. Absolutely fabulous.

Check out the Rowan colours for this yarn there is a lovely selection of 20 colours.

I'm in two minds about whether to make another hat or use the remainder of the yarn for a cowl?  I have more of the grey left and think it would be perfect as a lovely mobius (infinity) cowl, which I could also use on my walks.  Time will tell - would definitely need to get another hank.

So if you are a keen walker or rambler or wayfarer, then this is the perfect hat for you and your man. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.  Some pattern details are listed below.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Intermediate
SIZES:  Four (4) sizes - Adult S/M/L/XL
YARN USED:  Rowan Creative Linen  ● 50% Cotton 50% Linen ● 100g 200m (219yd) ● 3 colours
HOOK:  G-6 (4mm)

You need to know how to:  crochet in the round; colour change; front post double crochet (UK raised treble crochet).

WAYFARER Hat PATTERN 

AVAILABLE in 

UK British and USA American Crochet Terms

PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY 
prior to purchase from these online stores:

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY      LOVECROCHET

enjoy

ciao, ciao!

BARBARA SUMMERS HAND KNIT AND CROCHET

© 2008 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved. 

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COOL SPRING FASHION

FEBRUARY DREAMING

Christmas and New Year are long gone ....  and spring is just around the corner...

PATTERN Crochet Hat "STRIPES"

Re-organizing, Re-arranging and Re-grouping

It's that time of year again, autumn, and just like spring, I always feel a need to sort stuff out - whether it be in my mind, in my kitchen cupboards or with my crochet patterns, there is always room for improvement.

So, on that note here is the first of many more to come, a re-grouping of favourite STRIPES patterns - including summertime sun hats and winter beanie hat with turn-up brim.  They are simply the perfect combination.

Included in this combo:

1. Crochet Hat "Bucket Stripes"
2. Crochet Hat "Simple Stripes"
3. Crochet Hat "Persimmon Stripes"

A few little tweeks in the crochet patterns, to keep them up-to-date with my latest styles and formats, and you now have a great beginners crochet pattern collection for your baby, toddler, child or even yourself.  

These crochet patterns can be easily adapted to other yarns and hat sizes can be adjusted for larger or smaller heads.  

If you are unable to work it out yourself just contact me, all my patterns come with FREE online assistance.

STRIPES Crochet Hats Pattern

is available from my online stores

Ravelry          Etsy

Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.

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PATTERNS and SPECIAL OFFERS

Time for offerings...

Love to crochet hats? headbands? wristbands? scarves? .... yes?

Cutie Pie and 3D texture!

Keeping up appearances!
How satisfying is it to have your "darling little treasure" dressed in a cute or handsome little hat?

"awh... how sweet!"  "isn't she beautiful"  "how handsome does he look?"

and being able to say "I MADE IT!"

Would you like me to make you one?

or if you prefer this is where you can find the pattern!

Sweat and tears!
Finally, after many hours of crochet, writing, photos and the rest....

I have just listed a few more baby hat patterns to help you dress your darling!

Quick and easy with a bit of style.

Check them out and see if anything takes your fancy.

There will be more coming soon...



when I get back from our little getaway (next 5-6 days)... so looking forward to our trip north.


Ciao! for now!

Vacation over... back to work...

At long last... we have returned from a whirl-wind trip by train to Florence... it was fantastic...

Ponte Vecchio, Firenze and me....

and having spent two weeks recouping I am now keen to get back into my handcrafts... but somehow there are so many other things happening as well...

Here are a few projects I finished before travelling... just had no time to post previously...

Barbara Summers design - Fan Cloche with Flower Brooch

Made with Rowan Wool Cotton - yes my favourite yarn just now... and delightful to work with...
you can find the PATTERN for this stunning vintage flapper style hat named VALENTINA here

then this... my red mohair spiralling beret.... 

with contrast spiral... the contrast is in the different yarn I used instead of mohair ...

SPIRALS Beret PATTERN is NOT available for now.... 

however you can check out this 

FREE PATTERN for a spirals HAT/BEANIE 

which will give you some idea how to make it.

Barbara Summers design - Mohair Spiral Beret

and this basket weave beanie for my man....

still waiting to be finished... made with 100% aran wool...  you can find the PATTERN for SWEET DUDE here includes two (2) crochet hat styles for men, with optional lining for bald heads.

Barbara Summers design - Basket Weave Beanie

so will need to line it with cotton... my man can't handle wool next to the skin...

and bald heads are even more sensitive....  you can find the PATTERN for SWEET DUDE here includes two (2) crochet hat styles for men, with optional lining for bald heads.

Basket Weave Beanie - close-up

made a 100% Aran Wool Spiralling Beanie as well.... liked the outcome of the red mohair... so much....

Barbara Summers design - 100% Aran Wool Spiral Beanie

again the contrast spiral was crochet with a different yarn...


SPIRALS Beret PATTERN is NOT available for now....
however you can check out this

FREE PATTERN for a spirals HAT/BEANIE 

which will give you some idea HOW to make it.

now on with the pattern writing.... 

work, work, work....