10. Chapeau "96 Degrees in the Shade" au crochet : Un tricorne aux notes de reggae pour l'été
Hello knitters and cheer up!
Given the insane heat this June, I felt like I was in the Caribbean... so I took the opportunity to make myself a tricorn hat.
So I present to you “96 degrees in the shade”.
I haven't always liked reggae, quite the opposite. When I was a kid, my little darling mom listened to Bob Marley and I would curse in my corner, because I found it too soft. In the meantime I discovered The Police and especially Sublime and my opinion, which was initially very clear, has softened: I often include a little reggae in my rock music now!
This pattern was supposed to be a sun hat, like a floppy hat, but fate decided otherwise. As with reggae, I know how to be flexible when the universe shows me my error.
During a conversation with a very friendly colleague, as charismatic as she is multilingual (hello Annick!), I remembered that the word "ombre" in English could be designated by the word "shadow" but also by the word "shade". And that was all it took to make me want to listen again to this reggae classic released in 1977.
The title "96 Degrees in the Shade" refers to a hot day in 1865 when Deacon Paul Bogle was executed for instigating the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica.
Even though slavery had been officially abolished, living conditions for black people in Jamaica remained extremely miserable.
Following a protest movement led by Paul Bogle, the then governor decided to deploy his troops, resulting in 400 Jamaican casualties. More than 300 additional people were arrested and executed without trial, including Paul. These last words, included in the song, were prophetic: "Today I stand here a victim, the truth is I'll never die."
Even though I stand today as a victim, the truth is that I would never die.
With this song, the reggae group Third World pays tribute to this Jamaican hero who, through his sacrifice, changed the destiny of millions of his compatriots.
My assistant and model Murray is always first in line for fittings, as you know!
This pattern will be perfect for all types of woolly pirates, whether you're a cabin boy or Captain Hook.
3 particular techniques will be used here:
-the slip stitch,
- the tight mesh,
- the tight increase,
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96 DEGREES IN THE SHADE
Adult hat , one size (head circumference 55cm-58cm)
Sample :
29 single crochet x 29 rows = 10 cm with a 3 mm crochet hook
Material :
- 4 balls of Reborn Denim, 95% Cotton, 5% other fibers 155m/50g
Abbreviations :
- m.: mesh.
- sl: chain stitch.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- sc: single crochet.
- as: close increase. (2 sc in 1 sc)
IMPORTANT :
- Spiral hook.
- each row ends in the stitch indicated by the marker.
- The increases are offset by one stitch on each row to obtain a rounding.
- Don't forget to replace the marker when changing rows (put the marker back in the stitch before the increase)
Crochet 4 ch, 1 sl st in the first free stitch to create a circle.
Row 1: Crochet 2 ch then 5 sc around the ch ring.
[6 single crochet]
Place a different marker or a strand of contrasting yarn to mark the beginning of the row.
Row 2: Crochet 1 ace in each st.
[12 single crochet]
Place a marker in the stitch preceding each ace of row 2.
Row 3: *1 ace in the first st. then 1 sc in the next st.*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 3 sc/18 single crochets]
NB: don't forget to move the marker, before each increase, to the current stitch.
Row 4: *1 ace, 2 sc*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 4 sc/24 single crochets]
Row 5: *1 ace, 3 sc*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 5 sc/30 single crochets]
Row 6: *1 ace, 4 sc*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 6 sc/36 single crochets]
Row 7: *1 ace, 5 sc*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 7 sc/42 single crochets]
Continue increasing until row 22.
Row 23: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
Rank 24: *1 ace, 21 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 23 sc/138 single crochets]
Row 25: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
Rank 26: *1 ace, 22 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 24 sc/144 single crochet]
Row 27: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
Rank 28: *1 ace, 23 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 25 sc/150 single crochet]
Row 29: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
Rank 30: *1 ace, 24 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 26 sc/156 single crochets]
Row 31: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
Rank 32: *1 ace, 25 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 27 sc/162 single crochets]
Row 33 & 34: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
Rank 35: *1 ace, 26 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 28 sc/168 single crochets]
Row 36-51: Crochet 1 sc in each st.
The cap is finished.
Now we will start the brim of the hat, first of all, place a marker that will remain in the first stitch of this row, it will serve as a starting point to reinforce the brim.
Rank 52: *1 ace, 27 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 29 sc/174 single crochets]
Rank 53: *1 ace, 28 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 30 sc/180 single crochets]
Rank 54: *1 ace, 29 aces*
repeat * * until the end.
[6 sections of 31 sc/186 single crochets]
Continue increasing until row 81.
[6 sections of 58 sc/348 single crochets]
Starting at the marker that marks the junction between the cap and the edge, crochet slip stitches into each of the single crochets, passing on either side of the edge.
The hat being crocheted in a spiral, continue the slip stitches until you reach the end of the edge, this operation is a little laborious but it allows you to stiffen the edge of the hat in starch or wire.
Once the hat is finished, soak and lay it flat to dry. Using your hands, gently pull the brim to shape and round it. If there are any ripples, you can lightly iron the brim to flatten it.
Fold three sides to form an equilateral triangle with the markers, pin the edges to the cap 8 cm from the middle, then sew each of the three sides with a thread, to form an X.
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The 96 Degrees in the Shade pattern is an exclusive creation by Wolly Roger. Any reproduction for commercial purposes or copying without crediting the author will be punished by tar and feathers.
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Take care and see you soon for new adventures!
Jessica