After all the holiday crafting I thought it might be nice to relax on the sofa and crochet a little something for myself. First I had to find a pattern that I loved. One that didn't frighten me and that would use up some of my yarn stash.
I started my search on Ravelry and found the Anna Hat pattern. I hadn't thought about purchasing a pattern - I really love free patterns (doesn't everyone?) - but when I saw photos of the Anna Hat and its reasonable price I clicked on over to Etsy to buy The Anna Hat by CrocheTrend.
I used some mid blue Soft Yarn I had in my stash and really love the color. It just fits. Snug is probably good for a hat and I bet it will stretch a bit as I wear it. The pattern was really quite easy to crochet - the instructions were clear and well written. Overall, it probably took me about three hours to crochet while watching TV at the same time.
Only snag I ran across was that my crochet needle didn't fit through the button holes. Luckily I had some embroidery thread almost the same color as my yarn. It did the trick. I also tacked down the corner of the flap to keep it from rolling up.
BTW, if there are any iPhone users out there, I took these photos with ShakeItPhoto. It makes Polaroid inspired photos right on your phone. I absolutely love the effect. If my skin could look that clear and glowy in every photo. Guess I will have to keep using the app.
Sorry, I was referring to a different pattern!! :D Sorry about that.
-Bess
Posted by: Bess | March 17, 2012 at 03:08 PM
You do nice work...just bought this pattern...I would say I'm an intermediate crocheter and I am having massive problems with this hat...not sure if I'm over thinking it or what! I contacted the seller and she is not responding...if you have time...any assistance on the trim with the button and the hat ended up being enormous :D ...email me and we can chat since this was a purchased pattern....tur8l at yahoo. Thanks a million--Bess
Posted by: Bess | March 10, 2012 at 10:28 PM
If you are sharing this pattern I would love a copy! I've tried recreating the Anna hat a couple of times with only varying success! I love your hat...more so than the Anna! Thanks!
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Posted by: Lacey | February 19, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Beautiful hat! I too would love to receive the pattern for this hat.
Posted by: Teresa | February 06, 2012 at 03:59 PM
If you decide to pass this pattern along, would you mind sending it to me as well? I've been looking all over for a hat pattern to make for Christmas gifts. This one looks perfect and it's driving me crazy that I can't get it anymore! Thanks :)
Posted by: Kjirsten Bray | November 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Can you send it to me too??? I'm having the same problem as Carmen. I even tried to msg the seller with no success.
Posted by: Sarah Bushey | November 02, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Hello, Love the hat enough to purchase the pattern myself, however, the Etsy seller is no longer selling. Would you be interested in sharing your pattern?
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Posted by: Puma Shoes | August 08, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Weird, I was just thinking about how I love Polaroid shots and wish there was a setting on my camera for a Polaroid effect...
Posted by: shannon | January 25, 2010 at 03:05 PM
Super cute for a cutie pie!
Posted by: Colleen | January 20, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Awesome! I love the hat and the pics too!
Posted by: Jane | January 19, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Your hat is beautiful! I love a quick knit post-Christmas and hats always fit the bill. I just made Autumn for my daughter - a bulky slouch and it worked up in one day. I'm trying to find something that will work with my big head.
Posted by: Jane | January 19, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Love the hat and the Polaroid effect!
Posted by: Alli (One Pearl Button) | January 18, 2010 at 07:52 PM