A sister/brother duo was spotted at a provincial park campground this spring sporting crocheted hats. Like a lot of children, they have been wearing hats and caps since they were babies. This early habit has made consistent hat wearing easy and each child has a selection of many hats. The parents realized the importance of protecting their young ones’ delicate skin against harmful UV rays and regulating body temperature. Hats keep them warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
I chose to use a bright pink wool to crochet the girl’s brimmed Brickwork Hat. Pink is her favourite colour and she has many matching dresses, T-shirts, and hoodies in the same colour. A well-chosen chapeau can complete the look of an outfit at any age.
The little boy was attracted to his slouchy beanie, mainly because of the pom pom. Importantly, the hat fits and sits well on his head and is comfortable to wear. So much so that he wanted to wear it to sleep.
Hats by Tracy J 