Speed Racer and Butterfly Bucket Hats

I’ve been working on some techniques, such as the front post double crochet, with the result being some truly awesome new hat designs!  Here we have my new favorite, a white newsboy style ribbed cap with a contrasting red stripe and built-in brim.  The brim is an addition I’m particularly excited about — many patterns  I’ve reviewed suggest using a plastic canvas insert to create a sturdy brim, until I found one with the suggestion of simply doubling the yarn (thank you to Hannah’s original pattern at Ravelry for such a great solution).  Between the color scheme and the overall architecture of the design, this hat is very reminiscent of Speed Racer’s pit crew, but the versatility of this design would make it look great with any color scheme.  There’s also a child’s size all white cap available.

I’ve also re-worked the inset butterfly concept into this lovely black cloche, with a roll-able brim and large floppy style that allows one to readjust the hat’s style.  Although it’s black, it’s made with a large diameter hook, which allows for a looser, more breathable weave.  This hat looks great on women of all ages, and of course, as with all my crochet items, can always be requested in a custom color scheme.