This free crochet elegant sun hat pattern is the perfect beach hat for sunny days and warmer months.
With its wide brim and elegant design, it’s a must-have accessory for any beach day or outdoor adventure.
The pattern is available in baby to adult sizes, making it suitable for everyone in the family.
Made with 100% cotton yarn (the best yarn for crochet sun hats), this hat is not only stylish but also comfortable and breathable, perfect for hot weather.
This free crochet pattern is a great Summer hat pattern for any skill level.
To create this sun hat, you will need a size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook and 100% cotton yarn (2.5 oz).
For baby and 12-24M sizes, you’ll need one skein of yarn, while the toddler, child, and adult sizes will require two skeins.
Cotton yarn is a great choice for this project as it provides good stitch definition and is suitable for warmer weather.
The hat is worked in single crochet stitches, which makes it a perfect pattern for beginner crocheters.
You’ll start with a magic ring or adjustable ring to create the crown of the hat.
If you’re not familiar with this technique, there are many video tutorials available online that can guide you through the process.
The wide brim of the hat adds a touch of elegance and is a great way to provide sun protection.
You can adjust the brim size according to your preference by adding or reducing the number of rounds worked in the brim section.
Once you finish crocheting the hat, use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends and secure them.
If you want to add stability and shape to the brim, you can insert millinery wire along the edge.
This step is optional but can be especially useful for larger brims.
Crochet sun hats make great gifts for friends and family, and they are also a fun way to express your personal style.
Whether you prefer solid colors or want to experiment with color changes or granny squares, this pattern allows for different variations.
With its easy-to-follow instructions and basic crochet stitches, this crochet Summer hat pattern is an easy way to create beautiful sun hats in no time.
Before you start, we recommend making a gauge swatch to ensure that your hat will fit properly.
Crochet tension varies from person to person, so it’s essential to check your gauge before diving into this crochet hat pattern.
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Crochet Elegant Sun Hat
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Materials:
- G hook, 4.25 mm
- 100% cotton yarn, I used Lily Sugar’n Cream, 2.5 oz. (2 skeins in main color (1 skein for baby and 12-24M sizes), small amount of contrasting color)
- Blunt needle
- Sewing needle
- Small button
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
hk- hook
sc- single crochet
st(s)- stitch(es)
sl st- slip stitch
Gauge:
14 sts X 16 rows = 4” square
The pattern (baby size):
Make magic ring, ch 1
Sc 8 sts in center ring
***You will now continue to work in the round, place st marker here to keep track of rows***
Row 1: 2 sc in each st around (16).
Row 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next, repeat around (24).
Row 3: 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around (32).
Row 4: 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, repeat around (40).
Rows 5-22: Sc in each st around (40).
Row 23: Switch to contrasting color and sl st around, fasten off. (you may weave the ends in now or at the end. With blunt needle, sew the end into the first stitch of the contrasting color. (40)
Row 24: With main color sc in the back loops right behind the contrasting color row you just made. *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (45).
***You will now work through both loops***
Row 25: Repeat row 23 (45).
Row 26: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (50).
Row 27: *Sc next 9 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (55).
Row 28: Sc in each st around (55).
Row 29: *Sc next 10 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (60).
Row 30: *Sc next 11 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (65).
Rows 31-32: Sc in each st around (65).
Row 33: Sl st around, fasten off. Weave in ends (65).
The pattern (12-24M size):
Make magic ring, ch 1
Sc 8 sts in center ring
***You will now continue to work in the round, place st marker here to keep track of rows***
Row 1: 2 sc in each st around (16).
Row 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next, repeat around (24).
Row 3: 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around (32).
Row 4: 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, repeat around (40).
Row 5: 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts, repeat around (48).
Rows 6-23: Sc in each st around (48).
Row 24: Switch to contrasting color and sl st around, fasten off. (you may weave the ends in now or at the end. With blunt needle, sew the end into the first stitch of the contrasting color (48).
Row 25: With main color sc in the back loops right behind the contrasting color row you just made. *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (54).
***You will now work through both loops***
Row 26: Repeat row 24 (54).
Row 27: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (60).
Row 28: *Sc next 9 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (66).
Row 29: Sc in each st around (66).
Row 30: *Sc next 10 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (72).
Row 31: *Sc next 11 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (78).
Rows 32-33: Sc in each st around (84).
Row 34: Sl st around, fasten off. Weave in ends (84).
The pattern (toddler size):
Make magic ring, ch 1
Sc 8 sts in center ring
***You will now continue to work in the round, place st marker here to keep track of rows***
Row 1: 2 sc in each st around (16).
Row 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next, repeat around (24).
Row 3: 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around (32).
Row 4: 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, repeat around (40).
Row 5: 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts, repeat around (48).
Row 6: 2 sc, sc in next 5 sts, repeat around (56).
Rows 7-24: Sc in each st around (56).
Row 25: Switch to contrasting color and sl st around, fasten off. (you may weave the ends in now or at the end. With blunt needle, sew the end into the first stitch of the contrasting color (56).
Row 26: With main color sc in the back loops right behind the contrasting color row you just made. *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (63).
***You will now work through both loops***
Row 27: Repeat row 25 (63).
Row 28: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (70) .
Row 29: *Sc next 9 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (77).
Row 30: Sc in each st around (77).
Row 31: *Sc next 10 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (84).
Row 32: *Sc next 11 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (91).
Rows 33-34: Sc in each st around (98).
Row 35: Sl st around, fasten off. Weave in ends (105).
The pattern (child size):
Make magic ring, ch 1
Sc 8 sts in center of ring.
***You will now continue to work in the round, place st marker here to keep track of rows***
Row 1: 2 sc in each st around (16).
Row 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next, repeat around (24).
Row 3: 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around (32).
Row 4: 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, repeat around (40).
Row 5: 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts, repeat around (48).
Row 6: 2 sc, sc in next 5 sts, repeat around (56).
Row 7: 2 sc, sc in next 6 sts, repeat around (64).
Rows 8-23: Sc in each st around (64).
Row 24: Switch to contrasting color and sl st around, fasten off. (you may weave the ends in now or at the end. With blunt needle, sew the end into the first stitch of the contrasting color (64).
Row 25: With main color sc in the back loops right behind the contrasting color row you just made. *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (72).
***You will now work through both loops***
Row 26: Repeat row 24 (72).
Row 27: *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (80).
Row 28: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (88).
Row 29: Sc in each st around. (88)
Row 30: *Sc next 9 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (104).
Row 31: *Sc next 10 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (112).
Rows 32-33: Sc in each st around (120).
Row 34: Sl st around, fasten off. Weave in ends (120).
The pattern (adult size):
Make magic ring, ch 1
Sc 8 sts in center ring
***You will now continue to work in the round, place st marker here to keep track of rows***
Row 1: 2 sc in each st around (16).
Row 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next, repeat around (24).
Row 3: 2 sc, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around (32).
Row 4: 2 sc, sc in next 3 sts, repeat around (40).
Row 5: 2 sc, sc in next 4 sts, repeat around (48).
Row 6: 2 sc, sc in next 5 sts, repeat around (56).
Row 7: 2 sc, sc in next 6 sts, repeat around (64).
Row 8: 2 sc, sc in next 7 sts, repeat around (72).
Rows 9-26: Sc in each st around (72).
Row 27: Switch to contrasting color and sl st around, fasten off. (you may weave the ends in now or at the end. With blunt needle, sew the end into the first stitch of the contrasting color (72).
Row 28: With main color sc in the back loops right behind the contrasting color row you just made. *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (81).
***You will now work through both loops***
Row 29: Repeat row 27 (81).
Row 30: *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around. (90)
Row 31: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (99).
Row 32: Sc in each st around (99).
Row 33: *Sc next 9 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (108).
Row 34: *Sc next 10 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around (117).
Rows 35-37: Sc in each st around (126).
Row 38: Sl st around, fasten off. Weave in ends (126).
Flower:
Special stitch: Puff: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull up another loop, repeat 3 more times then pull through all loops on the hook.
Pattern:
Ch 5, sl st into first ch, ch 1 to form ring.
Sc 12 times into the ring.
Puff in first st, ch 1, puff in next st, ch 1, sl st in next st. *In the same st ch 3, puff in same st ch 1, puff in next st ch 1, sl st in next st,* repeat from * around. Sl st in last st to first st to join the flower.
Fasten off leaving a long tail and sew onto hat. (You can sew either side on the hat, I prefer the “puff side” of the flower facing out.
Sew your button onto the hat in the middle of the flower.
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Would it be possible to miss out the contrasting colour round (I wish to use a yarn colour that is variegated)
Yes you can skip that part if you would like and just do a regular sc row.
Can the flower be made by a novice – someone just learning crochet or is to complicated
I think it can but if it seems too complicated you can always find an easy flower on youtube to attatch 🙂
Confused on hook size. A G hook is 4.00 mm. A 5.00 hook is an H. Which do you use for a baby?
It’s a G size, 4.25 mm hook.
Hi
If you don’t want to use contrasting color should you still sl st the row and SC the next etc
Thanks
You don’t have to if you don’t like the look, you can just make it a sc row instead.
Thank you for the very easy hat pattern. I have made 1 baby, 2 toddler, 1 child and 1 adult. I did not use your flower pattern though. I have a flower that I like to use for hats. Your pattern is very well written and most definitely easy to understand. I will be making more of these in the future.