There are days we celebrate something and days we remember something. And the November 11th is the day we honor military veterans.

People wear a poppy flower – symbol of the Veterans Day. This year I decided that we will honor our soldiers with a hat with a poppy motif. And because there are few days left I would like to share this wonderful pattern with you so you can also make some untraditional hats to express appreciation to members of our military, past and present.

Coolishek with a poppy motif
Size: 41-43 cm/16,14 – 16.9 in (6-9 months)
Yarn: Himalaya Baby Dolphin Chenille Yarn black (80318) zde and red (80311) zde.
Yarn alternatives for overseas are:
– Kartopu Yumurcak
– Universal Yarn Bella Chenille
– Katia Bambi
– King Cole Yumi
– Red Heart Velvety
Weight: Super Bulky
Meterage: 100 g (3.53 ounces)/120 m (135 yards) (! be careful original yarn Himalaya is a little bit thinner than Bernat blanket yarn so the result might vary)
Hook size: 6 and 5.5 (I crochet pretty tight so you may need smaller hooks)
Pompom (I made my own from Alize Decofur) but you can buy one
Needle and thread
Decorative button
Time: at about 2-3 hours

Price to sell this hat is 280 CZK/$12 plus shipping.

Suitable for intermediate

US terminology:
MC – Magic Circle
Sl St – slip stitch
CH – chain stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
FP HDC – front post half double crochet
BP HDC – back post half double crochet
STAR STITCH – watch video here
Each row starts with either 1 CH = Single Crochet or 2 CH = Half Double Crochet/Double Crochet and ends with SlSt.