A Hat in Tapestry Crochet

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The shape, motif, and colors of this project were inspired by the Bamum hats tapestry-crocheted in Foumban, Cameroon, Africa. Encasing the carried color in a tight single-crochet stitch creates a naturally stiff fabric, and scattered increases produce the flat circular top.

Bamum hats tapestry-crocheted in Foumban, Cameroon, Africa, inspired this hat. Encasing the carried color in a tight single crochet stitch creates a naturally stiff fabric. Photo by Joe Coca