A Redhead's Best Friend

Friends, I gave in and bought a hat pattern because one can only wear so much SPF 100. (Seriously, it's the consistency of paint.  I mean, I like looking like a mime sometimes... but there are days when I want to leave that side of my personality at home.)


I found this awesome hat pattern online via the Sew Weekly..but Friends, IT HAS MATH.  I saw "Radius" and "Pi" and I saw myself sitting on the floor surrounded by mismatched hat pieces and ribbon.  There may have been tears in this vision.  Well!  We can't have that!

So I googled sun hat patterns and Boom!  Amy Butler swooped in and saved the day:


This is in transit to me...and I think I may need to use some fabulous graffiti sheets I have lying around to make a truly one-of-a-kind hat.  Also, I may make the brim bigger because I am obnoxious...and a redhead. 

Are any of you Lovelies making a hat for the summer?  Let me know - I'd love to see your pictures!