This free pattern originally published by John Dritz & Sons Company, Volume 10, in 1947.
Hat No. 790
Materials Required
DRITZ Belastraw Art. No. 110, 2 tubes of Main Color, 1 tube of Contrasting Color.
DRITZ Steel Crochet Hook No. 0 (Zero).
GAUGE: 4 1/2 sts make 1".
Work same as Bag Piece of Pride 'n Joy Bag No. 791 until 36th rnd is complete.
37th to 40th rnds: Sc in each sc decreasing 5 sc on each rnd (190 sc).
41st rnd: Repeat 6th rnd (38 flower sts).
42nd rnd: Sc in each st. End off. Mark off 8 flower sts. Do not work over this area. Attach Main Color and work short rows over remaining area as follows:
1st row: * (Insert hook in next sc and pull loop through) twice, y o, through 3 loops on hook (a dec made), sc in next sc. Repeat from *. End off.
2nd row: Attach yarn 2 sts to the right of beginning of last row. * Sc in 2 sc, make a dec. Repeat from * to 2 sts beyond end of last row. Turn.
3rd row: Sc across decreasing if necessary to desired headsize. Turn and work 2 rnds of sc all around. End off.
Other great patterns from Dritz Hat and Bag Creations, Volume 10:
Crochet Patterns
Best Beau Hat
Bon Vivant Hat
Breton Beauty Hat
Fleur de Lys Hat
Good Companion Hat
Pert and Perky Hat
Pride 'n Joy Hat
Ridged Rascal Hat
Spring Song Hat
Swash Swagger Hat
Town Club Hat
Wide 'n Handsome Hat
Best Beau Purse
Bon Vivant Purse
Breton Beauty Purse
Fleur de Lys Purse
Good Companion Purse
Pert & Perky Purse
Pride 'n Joy Purse
Ridged Rascal Purse
Spring Song Purse
Swash Swagger Purse
Town Club Purse
Wide 'n Handsome Purse