The Mexican Hat flower was inspired by flowers of the same name that grow along the highways of Texas in late spring.

Find instructions on pages 24-26 of Crochet Garden. Step-by-step photos are here:

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I plan to make this sample into a brooch. It’s so cute made out of Aunt Lydia’s No. 10 crochet cotton.