The August Chameleon Hat, Splish Splash, finds itself at the beach. The brim has been transformed into a visor and it sports some fun sea creatures too! Click here to add this pattern to your favorites & queue on Ravelry. This month's Chameleon Hat is a celebration of summer and the beach. I modified the brim into a visor, to keep sun out of sensitive eyes and for a little fun I turned to Moogly for a nice collection of sea creature appliques. I added a starfish, jellyfish, coral and … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern – Splish Splash!
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FREE Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat Red, White & Blue!
The July Chameleon Hat has a decidedly patriotic flair. I'm introducing it a bit early so that you'll have time to get a couple of them whipped up in time for July 4th. Please click here to add this pattern to your favorites  & queue on Ravelry This month's Chameleon Hat is aptly named Red, White and Blue! The stripes are a nod to the American flag and I've added a playful ruffle around the brim with a ruffly flower too! Of course, the hat would look great in many color combinations so … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat Red, White & Blue!
FREE Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat – Gone Fishin’
Now that the warmer weather is here and school is out, my mind wanders to slower summer days, spent relaxing with family and friends and leisurely pursuing hobbies and so, the June Chameleon Hat was inspired and aptly named - Gone Fishin'. In keeping with my basic Chameleon Hat, this one has the half double crochet crown, and shelled band, but it is designed for a looser fit and squared off top, with a roping around the band and, of course, a couple of little fish because they are just darned … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat – Gone Fishin’
FREE Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat – May Flowers
I can't believe it's May already. When I was thinking about designing the May edition of the Chameleon Hat the phrase "April showers, bring May flowers" came to mind and became the inspiration for these two hats. The first is a fun garden of flowers perfect for an afternoon stroll through the garden. I love the embroidered stems topped with four different flower appliques and I added some butterflies and ladybug buttons to complete the effect. The next is a bit more adult. The flower … [Read more...] about FREE Crochet Pattern – Chameleon Hat – May Flowers