Here’s a new design… my ‘Black Forest Sun Hat‘ – crocheted using paper! 🙂 The pattern is now available from both my Ravelry and Etsy stores in both UK and US crochet terms…
I came across some Rico Design ‘Creative Paper’ when I visited a German yarn store whilst staying in the Black Forest area recently. I wrote about that in a blog post here. The ‘Creative Paper’ was on sale so I bought 3 balls of two different colour ways.
I couldn’t wait to get crocheting with it…
…and before I knew it I had made a hat! 🙂 The paper takes a little getting used to as there is absolutely no stretch to it whilst crocheting. But the results are fantastic… a strong fabric which does have stretch and is just perfect for a sun hat…
I was really happy with this first sample except that it was just a little too loose… perfect for the hottest of days but one gust of wind and off it would blow!
I liked the shape so had a second attempt using a smaller hook size…
When crocheting in the round, a stitch marker is essential and this shell stitch marker from Mrs G Makes is just perfect…
This second hat came out a much better size for me…
Although the Black Forest is nowhere near the coast and I actually designed this whilst being near the seaside, it was entirely inspired by the yarn shop I visited in Germany, so I feel it should be called my ‘Black Forest Sun Hat’… 🙂
Hope you like it!
Happy Crocheting Everyone… 🙂
Your hat looks fab Eleonora and what a beautiful setting to show it off in. X
Awww… Thank you so much Lindsay! 😊💙
That looks fabulous must try and have a go at making this….after finishing my other projects!
Fantastic! Glad you like it… 😊💙💙
Really cool hat for those barmy summer days 😎
Absolutely! Thank you so much… 😊💙☀️☀️
Love the hat and the stitch marker. ♡ Thank you for sharing your creativity!
You’re very welcome… thank you! 😊💙
Looks fab! I really like the idea of crocheting with paper. I wonder what else it suits making other than hats?
Thank you Bekki! A few people have told me they have made bags with it which are lasting well… and they would certainly make nice place mats or pot holders! 😊💙💙
Presumably though you wouldn’t want to get caught in a shower with your bag? Place mats sound a great idea.
Ha ha… 🤣😂 The resulting fabric is actually surprisingly strong… it feels just like those shop bought ‘paper’ hats and bags… 😊💙
I’m gonna have to buy some and have a go.
Intriguing – I am imaging lots of paper cuts though. How does it flow through your hand when crocheting?
Good question! It does flow through the hands pretty well and is smooth… it started to rub a little towards the end but I had been crocheting with it on and off all weekend! It does take getting used to but I enjoyed crocheting with it… 😊💙💙💙
Very clever, and both hats look great.
Thank you! 😊💙💙
Awesome! I’m a newbie to this site!
Thank you so much… so happy you visited my blog! 😊💙
Th hat is gorgeous. Please can I ask where I can get the pattern for the Seaside Stash Busting blanket? I have just finished the Changing Tides Blanket. I would love to dothis.
Penny
Hi Penny… the pattern is in weekly blog posts here on my blog… just go to the menu… alternatively if you join the Facebook group ‘Coastal Crochet Cal’ then some lovely ladies have uploaded the pattern in whole under the files section in both US and UK terms.