This hat is guaranteed not to be a summer hat. This beanie recalls back to the warm summer days. One of my crochet testers said that the pattern reminds of melted ice cream. I really like this description.

The hat starts with an easy-to-crochet brim: it is crocheted exclusively in single crochet stitches. The brim has a special feature: I don't like it at all when the hat slips into my face. So I looked for a solution for this and found it: At the front of the face, the brim is wider than at the back of the neck. Try it yourself - I love it!

For the main part (the melted ice cream) stitches are picked up from the ribbing and crocheted straight up. The height of the hat ends slightly higher than the head is high. So you get a loose, casual and slouchy fit. No stitches are decreased. At the end the yarn is pulled through the stitches and the hole is simply pulled shut.

I hope the finished hat gives you as much joy as it gives me.

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate (suitable for ambitious beginners)

Required Skill

• Chain
• Single crochet in the back loop
• Slip stitch seam
• Connecting slip stitch
• Single crochet
• Spike stitch (there is a link in the pattern for a tutorial)
• Changing colours
• Fastening off
• Weaving in ends
• Optional: make a pompom yourself.

pages: 8

The pattern contains step-by-step detailed instructions: Each round is advertised.

Pattern Sizes:
Measurements of your head

6 months - 16.5“(42cm)
12 months - 18“(46 cm)
1 to 3 years - 19“(48cm)
4 to 6 years - 20“(51cm)
7 to 10 years - 21“(53 cm)
Adults M - 22“(56cm)
Adults L - 23“(58cm)

• DK (#3 light) or worsted weight yarn (#4 Medium) or any other yarn that gives gauge for example: MADELINETOSH TOSH VINTAGE
• Hook: US H/8 (5mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Hook for ribbing: US G/6 (4mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tape measure, yarn needle
• Optional: a pompom

Yardage(approximate):
Color A: about 80- 120yards (70-110 m)
Color B: about 90-160yards (80-150 m)
Color C: about 60-90yards (50-80 m)