BAB Hat

The hat has a short, snug top and a big fluffy brim that’s accomplished by holding 2 strands of worsted weight mohair (or other fluffy yarn) and by brushing the brim. The top is worked in one panel from side to side in pattern. You then sew the top part up, and work the brim in continuous rounds from the hat. It's made to measure. The pattern is is suitable for intermediate crocheters and up. Pattern is in English by default, but available in Swedish upon request. **Size** Made to measure. **Materials Yarn** Smooth worsted weight yarn (for the hat part) - approximately 80 meters. I used one ball of Tweed by Kit couture (50g/85m) Fluffy, airy worsted weight yarn (for the brim) - approximately 140 meters (held double), I used one ball of Bella by Permin (50g/145m). Can be substituted for approximately 70 meters of chunky yarn. Yarn usage is calculated on a hat that fits heads up to 60 cm. If you have a larger head, you might need more yarn. **Hook:** 4mm and 6mm **Other:** tapestry needle, mohair brush or pet slicker brush. **Gauge - measured after blocking** For 10x10 cm: 18 sts by 12 rows in below pattern, in smooth yarn on hook 4 mm, or hook needed to meet gauge. Pattern Row 1: Chain at least 20 sts Row 2: turn, ch 1, half double crochet in the back loop only to end of row Row 3: turn, ch 1, yarn over slip stitch in the third loop to end of row Repeat row 2 and 3 until swatch is at least 14 rows tall. **Techniques** Half double crochet - yarn over, insert hook in advised loop, yarn over and pull through the first loop on hook, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Yarn over slip stitch - yarn over, insert hook in the advised loop, pull through all loops on hook. Third loop - the third loop can sit on either the front or at the back of your work. The hat is worked in the third loop at the front.