By Melissa Mall

Photos: ‘Charlie’
Model: Melissa Mall

I’ve had the design for this hat in mind for over a year now. White. Simple. Just a bit of cloche-shaping at the bottom. And, of course, a giant flower on the side. I made it a daisy for no reason other than the fact I wanted to try and make one, but I think it looks great. It’s a beautiful spring hat, and I’m ready for Spring!

Difficulty: Easy

Size: One Size – Adult

Finished Measurements: Circumference – 22″

Materials:

• Peaches & Creme [100% Cotton, 120yds/110m per 70.9g/2.5oz skein]; 150yds White, 5 yds Hot Orange, small amount Avocado
• G/6 (4.00mm size) hook
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: 13sts/10 rows = 4″/10cm in hdc

Note: Do not join rounds unless directed. Hat is worked in a continuous spiral.

Directions:

Rnd 1: With white, make a magic ring. Make 8 hdc in the ring, pull tight.(8 hdc)

Rnd 2: [Hdc inc] in each st around. (16 hdc)

Rnd 3: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next st] around. (24 hdc)

Rnd 4: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts] around. (32 hdc)

Rnd 5: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts] around. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts] around. (48 hdc)

Rnd 7: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts] around. (56 hdc)

Rnd 8: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts] around. (64 hdc)

Rnd 9: [Hdc inc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts] around. (72 hdc)

Rnds 10-21: Hdc in each st around.

Brim: Sl st in next st, turn.

Row 1: Sc in next hdc, hdc in each of the next 27 hdc. Sl st in next st, turn.

Row 2: Sc in next hdc, hdc in each of the next 26 hdc. Sl st in sc.

Edging: Sc in each st around entire bottom edge. (72 sc) Join with a sl st, finish off.

Daisy:

Rnd 1: With Orange, make magic ring. Make 12 dc in ring, pull tight and join rnd.

Rnd 2: Ch 1. [Sc inc] in each st around. (24 sc) Join round, finish off Orange. Start White.

Petal: *Ch 9. Sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of the next 6 ch. Join in next st of Rnd 2 with a sl st, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around for a total of 12 petals. Finish off.

Band: With Avocado, ch 80 or amount necessary to encircle hat without binding. Finish off.

Finishing:
Sew Band in place around Hat. Sew Daisy over Band at side. Weave in all ends.

About the Designer

Melissa Mall is an at-home mom with four sons eight and under. They have just completed yet another transcontinental move – hopefully it will be their last!!! You can keep up with their ordinary adventures over at her blog, or take a peek at her crochet patterns and tutorials at Inner Child Crochet.

Pattern & images © Melissa Mall. All rights reserved.