I made a hat to wear when riding around in my chair outside. Going 6.4 miles per hour can kick up a bit of a breeze, so I needed it to fit closely. I also wanted it broader in the back, with just enough brim in front to help shade my eyes, but not obscure my vision.I based it on Lion Brand's Brimmed 'Straw hat', but as usual adapted it.
My Ravelry notes:
"My head is only 21 inches around, and the hat pattern as written is finished at 23 inches. I used a smaller hook, and dk weight yarn and adapted the brim to increase more rapidly so that my eyes would not be covered.
I used a single strand for the crown of the hat, to provide more aeration, and doubled the yarn where I wanted the hat to be stiff.
It will fit snugly, and not slip around, when I’m racing around on my wheelchair :-}"
5 comments:
Nice!!!
I love the alterations; I think it really improved the pattern.
I want to see a picture of it on you. Great idea to tailor a hat for your wheels, kewlio!
I also have a small head, and in the summer live in a hat that was on sale at the Phoenix Botanical Garden (the hats were too small for everyone else!). It was only $8 and is a lovely straw type weave, but it is colorful with a wide enough brim to cover my neck, yet tips up to not cover my eyes. It is rare to find a good hat. I'm so glad you made yourself such a beautiful one!
-Marietta
Oh, that's adorable!
Zoom!!!
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