Crafty Diversions: Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

by Anne Kuo Lukito

Even though she is most famous for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and for her mysterious disappearance, Amelia Earhart (July 24, 1897 – missing July 2, 1937) was a true pioneer in many fields, both as an aviator and as a woman.

Earhart set a staggering array of aviation records, authored best-selling books and founded The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots. She accomplished all this in a time when women had few rights and even sparser career options. To this day, Earhart’s courage, determination and sense of adventure continue to inspire women to reach for the sky — whether they literally dream of flying or are simply searching for inspiration to make strides in any field.

In designing this hat, I wanted to capture some of her spirit and imagined what the modern-day Earhart might wear. The hat is worked flat then seamed together with the shirred panel, while the visor can be worked flat or in the round. Instructions for several different accessories will allow you to personalize and change the the look of your hat.

$6 (PDF Download)

Pattern is also available as part of an e-book, Liberation, $18.50

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

Toddler (Child/X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

Finished Head Circumference: 16.75 (18.75, 19.25, 20.5, 21.25, 22.75)"/ 42.5 (47.5, 49, 52, 54, 57.5)cm, fits heads up to 2"/ 5cm larger than finished size

Height: 5.25 (5.75, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.25)"/ 53.5 (63.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 79)cm

Materials

215 (265, 270, 325, 350, 390)yds/ 197 (242, 247, 297, 320, 357)m of fingering weight yarn
US 2/ 2.75 mm 16"/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or size to obtain gauge; 1 extra (optional) circular
US 1/ 2.25mm 16"/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or 1-2 sizes/ 0.5mm smaller than larger needle
1 set US 2/ 2.75 mm double-pointed needles (dpns), or size to obtain gauge
Darning needle
Stabilizer material for bill/visor

Gauge

30 sts and 44 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st with larger needles

Other Pattern Details

Available in 6 different sizes
Clear, concise professionally edited instructions, including instructional formula on adjusting for using superwash yarns
Clear diagrams and schematics
Template for visor in actual size - no scaling needed
Several photos
Download File size: 1.42 MB
7 pages, full color

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Seaming, sewing;
Basic shaping and decreasing;
Working in the round on double-pointed needles

Sample 1 shown worked in size M using ShiBui Knits Sock (100% merino superwash, 1.75oz/ 50g, 150 yds/ 137m), 2 skeins, color: Periwinkle. Sample 2 shown worked in size M using ShiBui Knits Sock (100% merino superwash, 1.75oz/ 50g, 150 yds/ 137m), 2 skeins, color: Chinese Red.

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$6 (PDF Download)

Pattern is also available as part of an e-book, Liberation, available for $18.50

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