10. Free Crochet Pattern: The "96 Degrees in the Shade" Tricorne Hat
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Hello, knitters, and raise the anchor!
Given the insane heat we had in June, I felt like I was in the Caribbean... so I took the opportunity to make myself a tricorne hat.
I'd like to introduce you to "96 degrees in the shade."
I haven't always loved reggae; quite the contrary. When I was a kid, my dear mom listened to Bob Marley, and I would complain in my corner because I found it too slow. In the meantime, I discovered The Police and especially Sublime, and my opinion, which was initially very strong, has softened: I often add a little reggae to my rock now!
This pattern was supposed to be a sun hat, like a floppy hat, but fate decided otherwise. Just like with reggae, I can be flexible when the universe shows me my mistake.
During a conversation with a very nice, charismatic, and multilingual colleague (hello, Annick!), I remembered that the word "ombre" (shadow) 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 to this reggae classic released in 1977 again.
"96 degrees in the shade": A Historical Tribute in Music and Stitches
The title "96 degrees in the shade" refers to a hot day in 1865 during which the deacon Paul Bogle was executed for being the instigator of the Morant Bay rebellion in Jamaica. Even though slavery had been officially abolished, the living conditions for Black people in Jamaica remained extremely miserable.
Following a protest movement led by Paul Bogle, the governor at the time decided to deploy his troops, which resulted in 400 Jamaican victims. Over 300 more people were arrested and executed without trial, including Paul. His last words, included in the song, were prophetic: "today I stand here a victim, the truth is I'll never die."
The reggae group Third World, with this song, pays tribute to this Jamaican hero who, through his sacrifice, helped change the destiny of millions of his compatriots.
My assistant and model, Murray, is always the first for fittings, as you know!
This pattern will be perfect for all types of woolly pirates, whether you are a cabin boy or Captain Hook.
3 particular techniques will be used here:
- the slip stitch,
- the single crochet,
- the single crochet increase.
96 DEGREES IN THE SHADE
Adult hat, one size (head circumference 55 cm-58 cm)
Gauge: 29 single crochets x 29 rows = 10 cm with a 3 mm hook.
Materials:
- 4 balls of Reborn Denim, 95% Cotton, 5% other fibers, 155m/50g
- 3 mm hook
- stitch markers
- tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- st: stitch.
- ch: chain stitch.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- sc: single crochet.
- sc inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in 1 st).
IMPORTANT:
- Crochet in a spiral.
- Each round ends at the stitch indicated by the marker.
- The increases are offset by one stitch on each round to obtain a round shape.
- Don't forget to replace the marker when changing rounds (put the marker back in the stitch before the increase).
Chain 4, sl st in the first ch to create a circle.
Round 1: Chain 2, then sc 5 around the ch circle. [6 single crochets]
Place a different marker or a strand of contrasting yarn to mark the beginning of the round.
Round 2: sc inc 1 in each st. [12 single crochets]
Place a marker in the stitch before each sc inc of round 2.
Round 3: *sc inc 1 in the first st then sc 1 in the next st* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 3 sc/18 single crochets]
Note: don't forget to move the marker, before each increase, to the current stitch.
Round 4: *sc inc 1, sc 2* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 4 sc/24 single crochets]
Round 5: *sc inc 1, sc 3* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 5 sc/30 single crochets]
Round 6: *sc inc 1, sc 4* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 6 sc/36 single crochets]
Round 7: *sc inc 1, sc 5* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 7 sc/42 single crochets]
Continue increases up to round 22.
Round 23: sc 1 in each st.
Round 24: *sc inc 1, sc 21* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 23 sc/138 single crochets]
Round 25: sc 1 in each st.
Round 26: *sc inc 1, sc 22* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 24 sc/144 single crochets]
Round 27: sc 1 in each st.
Round 28: *sc inc 1, sc 23* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 25 sc/150 single crochets]
Round 29: sc 1 in each st.
Round 30: *sc inc 1, sc 24* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 26 sc/156 single crochets]
Round 31: sc 1 in each st.
Round 32: *sc inc 1, sc 25* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 27 sc/162 single crochets]
Round 33 & 34: sc 1 in each st.
Round 35: *sc inc 1, sc 26* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 28 sc/168 single crochets]
Round 36-51: sc 1 in each st.
The crown is finished. We will now start the brim of the hat. Before anything else, place a marker that will stay in the first stitch of this round; it will serve as a starting point for reinforcing the brim.
Round 52: *sc inc 1, sc 27* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 29 sc/174 single crochets]
Round 53: *sc inc 1, sc 28* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 30 sc/180 single crochets]
Round 54: *sc inc 1, sc 29* repeat * * until the end. [6 sections of 31 sc/186 single crochets]
Continue increases up to round 81. [6 sections of 58 sc/348 single crochets]
Starting from the marker that marks the junction between the crown and the brim, crochet slip stitches into each single crochet, passing through both sides of the brim. Since the hat is crocheted in a spiral, continue the slip stitches until you reach the end of the brim. This operation is a little tedious but it allows the brim of the hat to be stiffened without starch or wire.
Once the hat is finished, soak and lay the hat flat to dry. With your hands, pull lightly on the brim to shape and round it. If there are still waves, you can gently press the brim with an iron to make it perfectly flat.
Fold down three sides to form an equilateral triangle with the markers, pin the edges to the crown at 8 cm from the center, then sew each of the three sides with a thread, to form an X. (X marks the spot ;-) )
The 96 degrees in the shade pattern is an exclusive Wolly Roger creation. Any reproduction for commercial purposes or copying without citing the author will suffer the punishment of tar and feathers.
Take good care, and see you soon for new adventures!
Hopla, Bis bàll!
Jessica