What is your favourite outdoor activity at any time of the year?

If you ask me, I would say walking on the beach. I agree that natural large water bodies attract me more than the mesmerizing mountains covered under layers of cloud or scenic waterfalls or streams emptying out from nooks of the mountain slopes.

The vastness of the ocean showcases the potential of depth and calmness.

While absorbing the enormity of this space and viewing those littorals – occurring at the edge of the shore, I feel the satisfaction in not knowing the mysteries of nature.

The power of waves and currents is felt best when they beat against the rocks at the foot of the cliffs forming littoral caves or caverns.

These ridges across the coastline or at the base of the cliffs caught my attention and my mind wandered for months to present this experience in my craft.

Finally, after a long contemplation, I came with an idea of making cables (mimicking ridges) along the brim of the beanie forming littoral zone with the rest of the body representing waves of the ocean.

Process:

The process is very simple. It is done in two sections. One is working on the brim and making the cables and then you join it at the edges to start working on the beanie. The stitches used are Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC), Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC), Double Crochet (DC), Front Post Treble Crochet (FPTC), Single Crochet (SC), Back-loop Double Crochet (BLODC), Slip Stitch (SL ST).

Sew at the top to make the slouchy hat.

BRIM:-

R1: Starting with Ch 16 +2, DC on the 3rd chain from the hook; turn. Total 16 DC.

R2: Ch2 (treat as 1st DC), BPDC in next DC, DC on 2 DC, BPDC on 8 DC, DC on 2 DC, BPDC in next DC, DC; turn. Total 10 BPDC, 6 DC.

R3: Ch2 (treat as 1st DC), FPDC in next BPDC, DC on 2 DC, skip next 4 BPDC, FPTC on next 4 BPDC, move the hook behind the working 4FPTC and do 4 FPTC on the skipped 4 BPDC, DC on 2 DC, FPDC in next BPDC, DC; turn. Total 2 FPDC, 8 FPTC,  6 DC.

R4: Ch2 (treat as 1st DC), BPDC in FPDC, DC on 2 DC, BPDC on 8 FPTC, DC on 2 DC, BPDC in next FPDC, DC; turn. Total 10 BPDC, 6 DC.

Repeat R3-R4 till you get the 36 rows or the desired length as the crown size.

BODY:-

Do not cut the yarn. Continue to join the edges of the cable. Use chain stitch of the beginning of the cable and Back loop of the last row, join it.

Chain 1, 2 SC on every horizontal DC; join at the beginning of the SC using SL ST. Total 72 SC.

R1: Ch2, DC on every SC; join at the beginning of the DC using SL ST. Total 72 SC.

R2: Ch2, BLODC on every DC; join at the beginning of the DC using SL ST. Total 72 SC.

Repeat R2 till you get the desired height of the beanie. Sew at the end to close off the top opening.

Caution Section:-

1. Keep measuring the length of the cable as you move to have the correct circumference.
2. Also, notice the number of rows you worked on to get the final length, as that will be the row count for the body of the beanie.
3. The pattern is pretty easy to follow. You need to make sure the count does not increase or decrease every row.
4. The body of the beanie is pretty simple to follow. It is the brim or edging that you need to focus.
5. Focus on the cabled brim.
6. I have used 5mm hook for cables to get freer Frontpost and Backpost stitches and 4.5 mm for the body of the slouchy part.

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

Circumference: 22″

Height: 9″

Optional Alterations:-

• You can increase the base diameter to give a more slouchy feel. Also, increase the height of the beanie.
• You can add pom-pom matching the colour with the edging or the base colour. There are different ways to create pom-pom.
• You can attach flowers, beads or a bow made of crochet, plastic, suede leather etc to give cuteness to the hat.
• You can put fur edging or tassels to give a different touch.

Remember: do not over accessorize it. This takes away the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegant simplicity!!

In case, you are stuck at any stage or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Littoral Female Adult Hat

Style Aisle:

• You can choose the yarn colour that matches with your favourite winter wear. Try out the Hat-Scarf combo, Beanie-Cowl combo of the same pattern.
• Another way styling yourself is by picking the contrast colours matching with your jacket.
• Contrasting blazer, shrugs or jackets can be of beige, black, denim, white, peach shades.
• This beanie will pop with light Shades of jackets or trench coats or overalls.
• Select black as the last option. It will go with the beanie colour but other combination will strike out more.
• For a child, you can pick all bright shades of red, blue, green sweaters or jackets.
• Choose the wool colour based on the palette in the wardrobe. Experiment and enjoy the beautiful colours.

Materials:

1. India Yarn: Vardhman Yarn – Green – 2 Balls.
2. US Yarn: Lion Brand Green – 2 Balls.
3. Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm, 5 mm
4. Needle
5. Scissors
6. Measuring Tape
7. Stitch Markers: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.

• Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
• You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
• You can change the pattern to get a continuous flow.

Happy Crocheting!!!

APPENDIX

Care Instructions:

Quality Promise: If washed with care, then the elegant stitch guarantees perfection up to multiple washes. The wool quality might stretch upon multiple uses.

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