Pattern is Japanese but fully charted using standard crochet symbols. Direct link to pattern PDF here.

No knowledge of Japanese is needed to make this pattern - just follow the charts. Please stop by the Japanese knitting & crochet group for help using charted patterns.

Materials:

• Japanese size 7/0 crochet hook (4.0mm)
• 70cm length of teknorote (0.7mm thick) or similar synthetic cording such as fishing wire or weedwhacker line - this is used to stiffen the brim

Note: entire cap done with two strands of yarn held together.