Instead of working on quilts, I've been busy making Bucket Hats for everyone in my water aerobics class. It's a good way to use up scraps and they make a great hat for the pool cause they're reversible and can be dunked with no problem. They also make a great gardening hat.

They are too cute to get wet!! Where did you find the pattern?

Cool hats

Could you tell me what the pattern is? I am doing the 3 day 60 miles Breast Cancer walk in October and that would be perfect to keep the sun off my ears.

Oh how so cute each one. I use hats all the time. You've given me wonderful ideas. :thumbup:

Your hats are really cute!! Lucky gals in your swim class.

I also would like the pattern for going to the state fair.
thanks

They are all adorable :D:D:D

me too, they are so cute, (the pattern), i have a charity that i would love to donate to, and they would be perfect

jan

They are just wonderful! You did an awesome job!

Those are the kind of hats I bought for my mother when she lost her hair due to cancer. Do you have a pattern?

Love them - great pattern, aweseome fabrics.

Just too cute... Love the fabrics and colors! Great job!

I'd like to make some too!
I found this free download but don't know if its the same pattern the original poster used.
http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/ind...ge=page&id=126

Cute

those are really cute.

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Really pretty hats! Your friends are bound to love them.

What a super idea. They are all so pretty too :-)

Darling hats!

These are the cutest hats! I am sure your friends will adore them as much as we do!

It's a Betz White pattern and I got mine at a quilt shop in Florida but I've never seen the patterns here in California. You can order it at http://www.etsy.com/listing/60974354...t-pdf-pattern.

KEEP READING -- someone just posted a FREE pattern that looks exactly like this $12 pattern. My pattern called for canvas but since I wanted them to be totally good for the pool, I just use scraps of cotton. In fact, when it's really hot, we all dunk our hats then wring them out before plunking back onto our heads.

Love the idea of using up scraps, what did you use for interfacing/lining?

The pattern calls for a fusible interfacing in the brim only. When I've used a bottom weight for one side, I don't bother with interfacing. The "patchwork" hats were made by sewing scraps onto a piece of muslin so in that instance, I didn't use an interfacing.

Oh, my - I love these.....if you are giving out the pattern, may I also have a copy?

Thank you!
Karen

I looked at this free pattern and it sure seems like the same thing. Wouldn't pay for a pattern when this one is free!!!

Your hats are really cute. Bet the people who got them really like them!
And to those wanting a pattern, I have seen these hat patterns in the pattern books (McCalls, Simplicity and Butterick). You might check them out.

Thanks, sounds very do-able. :0)

Very cute, I would not want to get them wet.

Thanks for posting. This is the style hat my 3yo GS wears in the summer. He is a redhead with the fair skin and gets sunburned ears an nose without a hat. Of course, I will have to size the pattern to fit him.

You are going to be a very popular member of your class! They are very fun!

Those gals are SO lucky to have you as a friend. The bucket hats are VERY cute!

Too cute

They are darling. I couldn't figure out what bucket hats were. I was imagining a cover for a bucket for storage. What a nice thing to do for your friends.

If you don't want to resize a pattern check Butterick patterns I know they have one in toddler sizes and think I've seen them in McCall's and Simplicity.

Thanks! I may try to make DBF & I fishing hats.

oh they are so neat...love them all...Naomi
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cute!

They are beautiful. Can I come and join your class?

Come join us. We spend more time chatting than we do exercising. Mostly we hang onto noodles and float around the pool. Maybe that's why none of us is losing weight!