Bucket Hat

My friend Heather has asked for two of these, in cotton. I am going to have to improve my crocheting skills!!! Any recommendations on yarn??? Also, where would one buy the wire that is inserted a few rows inside of the brim?

And no, Claudia, I don't sleep, not like a normal person anyway. A few hours some nights, maybe seven on others. On good days I get a bit of a nap in the afternoon. I am still learning how to sleep...? And yes, I do knit in the dark while lying in bed.

Our DSL is wonky so posts might be sparse for a bit.