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… 🙂