Women's 100% Cotton Light & Medium Denim Blue Summer Sun Hat, Beach Hat with slightly wavy brim

Soft 100% cotton summer lightweight sun hat with a slightly wavy, floppy brim. I used a high quality 100% cotton yarn that's a great alternative for anyone irritated by man-made fibers.

The color is called Faded Denim and includes a light and a medium shade of denim blue. This yarn is matte (no sheen).  Each hat I make with this type of self-striping yarn will look a little different, so the one you receive may not look exactly like the photos (but will always look very similar).

SIZE: Small, one size fits many (adult women). The hat in the photos will fit best on a head size of 22" (56 cm). Please include a "Note to Seller" if you'd like the hat made in another size. Crocheted fabric always has some give/stretch. The mannequin In the photos has a head size of 22 inches/55.8 cm and the hat fits closely on her but not tightly. For small changes in size I do not charge any extra.

I used a relatively thin yarn along with an openwork design. The hat only weighs two ounces.  It can easily be folded up and stored in a purse or bag.  The brim has a gentle wave, but if you'd like me to make your hat with a straighter brim that creates a cloche' hat, please send me a message.  I will be listing some hats with a straighter brim, and any of these cotton hats can be made with either style of brim.

About the yarn used for this hat: While in the world of fabrics, cotton and cotton blends are plentiful, yarn is a whole different story. It's actually very difficult to find cotton yarns to use for crocheting and knitting. The few that are available are often expensive, heavy, or fade easily. For this hat I used a popular cotton yarn available in stores called Lily Sugar N Cream. A great way to think of this yarn is as "fancy" dyed cotton string. It's extremely durable and soft, but darker colors will fade a little with each washing (though using very cold water helps a lot with this). With all that being said, I'm extremely happy with the way the hat turned out and find it very comfy to wear. :D


I (Michele) design and hand-crochet all of my items.  My pricing is based on yarn costs, crocheting time, and Ebay & Paypal seller fees. 

I currently have over 300 handmade scarves, buttoned neck warmers, hats, and curtain tiebacks listed on Ebay.  In addition to the summer cowls and hats listed under this Ebay ID, I also have an Ebay store under our family Kdmsa4doq Ebay ID. To view more of my hand-crocheted items, please visit http://stores.ebay.com/Micheles-Handmade-Scarves

Yarn Content: 100% Cotton
Yarn Brand & Color: Lily Sugar N Cream in Faded Denim
Approximate Height from top of hat to beginning of brim: 6.5 inches/16.5 cm
Approximate Width of base of hat before brim starts: 10.5 inches/ 26.6 cm
Brim Width: 1.5 inches/3.8 cm
Thickness: 1/4 inch/ .65 cm

This hat is crocheted "in the round", so only one small seam at the top of the hat. The area in the back where I turn to start new rows will look a little different than the rest of the stitches (you can see this in the last photo).

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Can be washed in cool and dried in dryer, however I recommend either hand washing in cold water and laying flat to dry, or washing on a gentle cycle in a lingerie bag and drying only a few minutes in the dryer. The gentler washing & drying prevents the yarn from frizzing over time. Avoid washing with heavier garments that cause friction. If using washing machine, avoid washing with items that have zippers, buttons, etc that may snag the yarn loops and pull on them or make the yarn fray.

Note: All yarns come with some degree of "factory residue" that makes the yarn feel a little stiff. This will disappear with normal handling and/or the first wash, bringing out the true softness of the yarn.

U.S. SHIPPING:
I keep shipping to a minimum and offer USPS First Class Package as the best value for price & speed. For multiple and heavier orders, I often use Priority Mail.  I use the eBay shipping label system whenever possible, so you will be provided with tracking information through eBay as soon as I print the shipping label. Most First Class packages take two to five days to be delivered.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
I always combine shipping for multiple orders. I most commonly use USPS First Class International for shipping outside of the US. First Class International may take a longer time to arrive than other services, but it's much more affordable than Priority International (which usually runs $25 or more for a few ounces). Delivery time for international packages is usually 5 to 15 business days. Customs, bad weather, or national holidays can sometimes slow down a package with the occasional shipment taking around 30 days to arrive. This only happens to about 5% of my international shipments. (:

In the last four years, USPS has raised prices significantly for First Class International, in some cases more than doubling the amount they used to charge before 2013. On a positive note, as part of that price increase, they include tracking and delivery confirmation as part of the First Class service for almost all the countries I ship to.

To keep shipping costs down, I will use lightweight polymer shipping envelopes as often as possible. For multiple items, I may find a cardboard box is best.  If I'm able to keep the shipping weight low and find I've overcharged for shipping, then I will refund the difference after printing the shipping label.

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

PAYMENTS:

I only accept Paypal. If you don't have a Paypal account, you will still be able to pay with a credit or debit card through Paypal. You can also pay from your bank account using an E-check (also through the Paypal system), but I won't be able to ship until the check has cleared, Paypal says it's okay to ship and allows me to print out a label.

RETURNS:

For now, I am not accepting returns, but am completely open to resolving any problems that may occur. I feel the best strategy is to head off any problems before they even happen. If you have any questions whatsoever about any items I am selling, please ask.

 

Thanks for looking! (: