Gabon fashion designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRJtXr #Fashion #Gabon #Raffia #ParisFashion #AfricanFashion

Der Raffia-Stempel-Kissenbezug, natur https://www.kunstplaza.de/shop/raffia-stempel-kissenbezug/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Raffia #Kissenbezug #Inneneinrichtung

Rechteckiger Kissenbezug “Raffia” aus gewobenem Bast, natürlich https://www.kunstplaza.de/shop/kissenbezug-raffia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kissenbezug #Raffia #Natur

I have tested this pattern for the designer already a while ago, but it has now been published. It is made with Paperyarn or Raffia. Sadly, the shape of the hat doesn't really suit little old me, I feel a bit like a Ghibli character, but not in a cute way.... Nevertheless, the pattern is wonderful.

Pattern: Yanagawa Sun Hat by Days of Herbs
Yarn: Hobbii Rafaella in Pink

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Last hat, I promise. :D Artfully displayed on top of my fan.

Pattern: Raffie Sun Hat by Kinga Erdem (free on her blog "My Hobby is Crochet")
Yarn: Hobbii Paulina in Dusty Green

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I told you I temporarily became a mad hatter when I discovered making my own strawhats. :D Here I used a chiffon cloth as a hatband - it's actually a juggling cloth usually used by kids to learn juggling. :-)
This hat was claimed by my aunt for gardening, and I'm glad it has a good home with her.
What is interesting here is that I used a slightly different paper yarn. Most Raffia will be broad and flat, but some are rolled and round and more yarn-like. See second picture for a direct comparison. This will in the end have an impact on your gauge and the size of your project, so it's a good thing to know.

Pattern: Summer Sun Hat by Wannipa Yunker (free on her site KnitcroAddict)
Yarn: Hobbii Paulina in Light Green

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More crochet Raffia Summerhat Goodness! This one is big, outrageous and I love it. I didn't have a matching scarf for this blue, so I adorned it with a random gift-ribbon.
Pattern: Summer Sun Hat by Wannipa Yunker
Yarn: Hobbii Rafaella in Ocean Blue

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Did you know that you can crochet your own Strawhat with Raffia? Raffia is a Paperyarn and while a hat made from it won't survive a bath, it is otherwise really quite durable. I made the hat in the picture in 2023 and it was my almost daily companion during the past two summers and will be again this summer. It can totally be squished into a bag and pulled out when needed.

The first picture with the red ribbon most definitely gives me One Piece Ruffy vibes. :D I ended up exchanging the ribbon for an old chiffon scarf (see second picture). I will share some other, colorful versions later this week. When I discovered Paperyarns in other colors, I temporarily became a mad hatter... :D

Pattern: Raffie Sun Hat by Kinga Erdem (free on her blog "My Hobby is Crochet")
Yarn: some no-name Paper Raffia from the Craft Store

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