School has kept me busy so there hasn’t been much time for crocheting or designing this week. Last week I made the Lines by ELK hat and thought that a summer version would be great. I made this hat using Cascade Ultra Pima 100 % cotton. I love the soft feel it gives and the colors are so radiant. I’ve never used any type of wiring for a hat but knew that I wanted the brim to stand out so I asked my husband if he had anything in his shop. Emory came back in with some craft wire that worked brilliantly! I think I’m keeping this one for myself.
I wanted to add other pictures. I just finished this one today! 03-06-13
I entered this hat in a contest and would love it if you would vote for me! There is no registration. You only need to click on the gold star! The link below will take you directly to the website. Thank you so much for your support!
http://www.favecraftsblog.com/colorful-spring-crafts-blog-hop-favecrafts/
UPDATE: 03/21/2013
The contest is over and I WON! Thank you to everyone that participated!
I pray everyone has a blessed week!
Love the hat, will be perfect for summer..Congratulations on winning the contest…good luck with school…..can’t wait for the pattern….
Thanks Anna! I’m ready for the new chapter in my life!
I totally LOVE your sunhat! It is in my color…….anything with pink is for me. I would love this for fishing this summer. All my fishing gear has pink somewhere ….my coat, my chair, my life vest, my pole, my tackle bag…..the hat would fit in nicely! You are amazing, and hats are one of my fave things to crochet too!
Thanks June. I have a pink fishing pole too!!!! But you have me beat on everything else……lol So glad you came by and took the time to comment! Have a blessed day!
Summer hat is gorgeous and i predict lots of people will be wearing hats this summer – after all we have scarves we wear year round – hats must be next:) Thanks for reading my Blog. I am relatively new to crochet but not to crafting – looking forward to visiting your fb page:)xM
I bet your right about the hats! Thanks for visiting my Facebook page! I hope you have a great journey with your crocheting.
Kathy
Love the summer hat… i am a red hat lady and would love to make one in our colors… hope you have the time to post when school is over…
Thank you Paula! I hope so too!
i dont have a site. I am a seasoned crocheterfor family and charities. love to help othersand i love your hat patterns. id like to make one for myself. thanks for sharing photo.
jean
Thank you so much for your interest Jean. Just stay tuned to this blog by adding yourself to my email list or you can join me on my Facebook page. The link is also on the blog. Once I finish school I will be able to focus more on my pattern writing and designing. I love that you share your crochet with charities and family! There is such a real sense of satisfaction to help other people! Good for you!
Hi Kathy. I just love your hat that you made and want the pattern too so I can try and make it for myself. When are you finished with your schooling? Please let me know okay? Lorraine Curtiss
Lorraine,
I graduate on May 4th! YAY! Hopefully after that I can focus more on my crocheting which is my total passion!
I absolutely love this hat and would love the pattern. I have a garden wedding that I am attending this spring and have made a shawl to go with the dress that I will be wearing. I would love to make this garden hat to match. I saw on one of the press posts that you are considering posting the pattern. I am very new to pintrest and not quite sure how it works. Can I purchase your pattern or will you’ve posting it soon?
Suze,
Thank you for the comments and taking the time to stop by. I will be finished with school in about 3 weeks and will try to get the pattern ready. I hope your wedding isn’t before then!
Nita,
I haven’t release the pattern as of yet. I hope once I finish school and graduate on May 4th that I can devote more time to pattern writing and designing. Stay tuned by following the blog or my Facebook page. The link is on the blog. Thank you for the interest!
Thanks for letting me know when you are graduating. I appreciate it very much. Take care, Lorraine
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Oh my gosh! This sun hat is gorgeous. I love to have your pattern so that I can make it.
Thanks Alfrida! I really loved the way it turned out too. It totally exceeded any of my expectations! You can jump over to my Facebook page to view other hats I have made too! The link is on my blog. I am really considering a release of the pattern but maybe when I finish school! Thank you so much for your interest!
Congratulations Kathy!
I would love to make one.of your hats!! I have never used the special wire or made a hat, but look forward to trying your pattern! I will stay tuned in! It will be perfect for me to wear on Old Orchard Beach!
Lisa
Lisa,
Thank you and it really isn’t too bad using the wire and when you do get it done and see the results….well, it makes it all worth while. The interest for the pattern is somewhat of a surprise to me but a nice one at that! Where is Old Orchard Beach?
I love your hat can you send me the directions to make it please
Jenny,
Thanks so much for commenting! I haven’t posted the pattern as of yet. When I made the hat and put it in the contest, I didn’t realize there would be such an interest. I’m in the last semester of school and will consider releasing the pattern once I am done. Stay tuned to the blog by adding yourself to the email or to my Facebook page! Thank you so much!
Love your hats… visited your Face Book page… awasome
Jacie,
Awww thanks! I am having a great time and appreciate you visiting my Facebook! I look forward to this new found interest in my crochet that people share with me.
Really love your hats. Any chance you may sell some of them? Congradulations on taking first place., no easy feat these days with all the crafters out there now!
Cats,
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! Your kinds words are greatly appreciated! There are so many great people making beautiful crochet and consider it an honor to have won.
I actually have been selling my hats. You can check other a few other hats that I have on my Facebook page. I am currently working on a canary yellow hat and a magenta hat. Here’s the link. http://www.facebook.com/elkstudio.lashley
Thank you Kathy for the info & link. Now that I know you are selling some of your hats I will eagerly check it out. Continued creativity and good luck! Best regards, Martha
Sure! Let me know if you need any other info! I would love to make you something beautiful!
Sure! Let me know if you need any other info! I would love to make you something beautiful!