Little Man Crochet Sun Hat

Introducing the adorable and stylish little man free crochet sun hat pattern! 

This pattern is absolutely free and perfect for the summer months. 

To create this cute bucket hat, you’ll need some worsted weight cotton yarn, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, and some basic crochet stitches.

This free crochet pattern is written in five different sizes, ranging from newborn to child’s head size, but you can easily adjust it to fit adult sizes as well. 

It’s a versatile pattern that can be customized to make various sizes of summer hats.

The finished product will be a beautiful sun hat with a wide brim, perfect for keeping you or your little one protected from the sun. Perfect for the summer season, this easy pattern is fun to make with a main color then using a bright color to make it pop! 

Cotton is the best yarn to work with for making this cute beach hat as it is breathable and a great natural fiber. 

This is a perfect hat pattern for any skill level. 

The worsted weight yarn provides a nice drape and breathability, making it ideal for warmer weather.

This free crochet hat pattern is suitable for all skill levels, so whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll be able to enjoy making this stylish summer hat. The pattern uses a size F crochet hook (for 6-12M size) and size G crochet hook for other sizes. 

The bucket hat design is a great way to add a trendy touch to any summer outfit.

Feel free to share your finished hats on social media using the hashtag #CrochetSunHatPattern to inspire others! 

And remember, this pattern is completely free, so you can make as many summer hats as you like for yourself, your family members, or friends. 

Get ready for the sunny season and enjoy crocheting this free pattern!

Little Man Crochet Sun Hat

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The baby size sun hat would be so cute paired with my free crochet baby loafer pattern HERE.

Materials:

• F hook for 6-12m size, G hook for all other sizes.
• 100% cotton medium worsted weight (4) yarn in 5 colors, I used Lily Sugar N’ Cream. For the main color you will need approx. 1.5-2 oz for the baby sizes, 2-2.5 oz for the toddler size and 2.5-3 oz. for the child size
• Optional: stitch marker

• Blunt needle

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

BLO- back loops only

sl st- slip stitch

Gauge:

10 rows and 12 hdc sts = 4″

Baby size, 0-3m (15″ head circumference):

Ch 4, sl st to join. Hdc 8 in circle, sl st to join.

***You will now continue to work in the round***

Row 1: 2 hdc in each st around (16).

Row 2: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (24).

Row 3: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (32).

Row 4: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (40).

Row 5: Hdc in the BLO in each st around (40).

Rows 6-7: Hdc in each st around (40).

Rows 8-11: Sc in each st around alternating the four other colors (40).

Brim:

Row 12: Switch back to main color. 2 sc in first st, *sc next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around.

Row 13: 2 sc in first st, *sc next 3 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around.

Row 14-18: Sc in each st around. Fasten off on last st of last row and weave in end.

Baby size, 3-6m (16″ head circumference):

Ch 4, sl st to join. Hdc 8 in circle, sl st to join.

***You will now continue to work in the round***

Row 1: 2 hdc in each st around (16).

Row 2: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (24).

Row 3: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (32).

Row 4: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (40).

Row 5: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (48).

Row 6: Hdc in the BLO in each st around (48).

Rows 7-8: Hdc in each st around (48).

Rows 9-12: Sc in each st around alternating the four other colors (48).

Brim:

Row 13: Switch back to main color. 2 sc in first st, *sc next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around.

Row 14: 2 sc in first st, *sc next 3 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around.

Row 15-19: Sc in each st around. Fasten off on last st of last row and weave in end.

Baby size, 6-12m ( 17″ head circumference):

Ch 4, sl st to join. Hdc 8 in circle, sl st to join.

***You will now continue to work in the round***

Row 1: 2 hdc in each st around (16).

Row 2: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (24).

Row 3: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (32).

Row 4: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (40).

Row 5: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (48).

Row 6: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (56).

Row 7: Hdc in the BLO in each st around (56).

Rows 8-9: Hdc in each st around (56).

Rows 10-13: Sc in each st around alternating the four other colors (56).

Brim:

Row 14: Switch back to main color. 2 sc in first st, *sc next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around.

Row 15: 2 sc in first st, *sc next 3 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around.

Row 16-20: Sc in each st around. Fasten off on last st of last row and weave in end.

Toddler size 1-3 years ( 18″ head circumference):

Ch 4, sl st to join. Hdc 8 in circle, sl st to join.

***You will now continue to work in the round***

Row 1: 2 hdc in each st around (16).

Row 2: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (24).

Row 3: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (32).

Row 4: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (40).

Row 5: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (48).

Row 6: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (56).

Row 7: Hdc in the BLO in each st around (56).

Rows 8-9: Hdc in each st around (56).

Rows 10-13: Sc in each st around alternating the four other colors (56).

Brim:

Row 14: Switch back to main color. 2 sc in first st, *sc next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around.

Row 15: 2 sc in first st, *sc next 3 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around.

Row 16-20: Sc in each st around. Fasten off on last st of last row and weave in end.

Child size 3-10 yrs (19-20″head circumference):

Ch 4, sl st to join. Hdc 8 in circle, sl st to join.

***You will now continue to work in the round***

Row 1: 2 hdc in each st around (16).

Row 2: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (24).

Row 3: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (32).

Row 4: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (40).

Row 5: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (48).

Row 6: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (56).

Row 7: 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *around (64).

Row 8: Hdc in the BLO in each st around (64).

Rows 9-13: Hdc in each st around (64).

Rows 14- 17: Sc in each st around alternating the four other colors (64).

Brim:

Row 18: Switch back to main color. 2 sc in first st, *sc next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around.

Row 19: 2 sc in first st, *sc next 3 sts, 2 sc in next,* repeat from * around.

Row 20-22: Sc in each st around. Fasten off on last st of last row and weave in end.

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