’The smart little Victorian hat looks as though it might be a little complicated to make, but in reality it is simplicity itself.’

Materials required: 2 ounces of 4-ply brown wool and 1 ounce of fawn crochet wool: also a No. 11 bone crochet hook, a small piece of canvas, and a small piece of lining.

Editor note: This is a vintage Australian pattern. Crochet terms are Australian (UK).