Cool in white cotton

You might think white is a colour for brides, Wimbledon, and not worn after Labour Day. Think again of a crisp white button-down shirt or relaxed T-shirt with jeans, an eyelet sundress, or sporty white sneakers. Wearing white keeps you cool on warm days, looks fresh, and pops other colours.

I chose a soft Pima Cotton yarn from Peru, the colour of “white noise”, to crochet summer hats. As I fingered the yarn, ideas began percolating in my mind, such as a loose weave in a repeating pattern and a brim to shade the face.

I wanted the hats to be multi-functional, easy to wear on a walk at the beach or at a get-together with friends. And I imagined my hats worn with outfits in floral prints, navy and white, or even all white.