Ponytail Wide brim hat

Morning garden chores run long when the heat settles in. We stitched this bucket hat from soft cotton with a loose crown so air moves, and we dyed it in pale oatmeal beige that stays cool on quiet trails. The back opening lets your hair sit high off your neck.

Room for your hair

A slit at the back lets a high bun or ponytail pass right through. Your hair stays off your collar, and the crown sits level without riding up when you lean over garden beds.

Shaped wide brim

We cut the brim broad and ran a light wire along the outer edge. Angle it down over your nose for direct midday glare, or tilt it back when you want to look up into the trees.

Packing the crown

Roll the soft cloth down into a tote or a side pocket. When you shake it out on the ferry, the cotton smooths down and the brim holds whatever curve you gave it.

Washing by hand

Cool water and mild soap keep the woven cotton fresh after hot afternoons. Rinse it out in the sink, smooth the brim flat on a towel, and let it dry in the breeze.