Dune Sand

Inspired by the desert dunes at sunset, this hat is crocheted from top to bottom in a spiral pattern. A decorative band in contrasting colours adds a distinctive touch, featuring crochet stitches that mimic the movement of wavy dunes. The wide single crochet brim provides ample sun protection and can optionally be finished with wire for added structure, allowing you to shape it to your preferred style. The light and breathable material makes this the perfect summer accessory. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4)  **Recommended ease:** 0–1" / 0–2.5 cm of positive ease.  FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  **Hat Crown Circumference:** 19.75 (21, 22.25, 23.75)" / 50 (53.5, 56.5, 60) cm.  **Hat Brim Diameter:** 11.75 (12.5,13, 14)" / 30 (32, 33.5, 35.5) cm. MATERIALS  **Yarn:** Rafia by Mondial (100% natural viscose, 109 yds / 100 m – 50 g).  MC: 2 (3, 3, 3) balls in the colourway 980.  C1: 1 (1, 1, 1) ball in the colourway 983.  C2: 1 (1, 1, 1) ball in the colourway 986.  C3: 1 (1, 1, 1) ball in the colourway 988.  Or approx. the following amounts of a similar aran-weight yarn:  MC: 215 (246, 273, 306) yds / 197 (225, 250, 280) m. C1, C2 and C3: 9 (9, 10, 10) yds / 8 (8, 9, 9) m of each colour. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Ra-Ra-Raffia by Wool and the Gang or Raffia Love by Be Bellón. **Hook:** US E-4 / 3.5 mm.  **Notions:** Stitch markers, length of 2.00 mm aluminum wire slightly longer than Hat Brim Circumference (optional), washi tape to match MC (optional). GAUGE  18 sts x 18 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US E-4 / 3.5 mm hook in Single Crochet.  Rnds 1–9 measure 4" / 10 cm in diameter and 12.25" / 31 cm in circumference.  NOTES  This hat is crocheted from top to bottom, starting with a double magic ring, working rounds of single crochet stitches and increasing until the final crown diameter is reached. Then, the crown is crocheted in a spiral to the desired depth and finished with a decorative band in contrasting colours.  The band is crocheted using a spike single crochet which is worked into the round below (see special abbreviations). The spike stitch round is repeated in each contrast colour and finished in MC.  Finally, the brim is crocheted in single crochet stitches until reaching the final diameter. On the final round, it is advisable to add a wire which supports the brim and allows it to be shaped as desired.