Add a pop of color and sunshine to your wardrobe with this fun, textured zig zag sun hat! It’s worked in simple double crochet stitches, with skip rounds that create a playful openwork pattern perfect for sunny days. The single crochet brim keeps the hat structured and wearable for hours of outdoor fun.
This pattern comes in newborn through adult sizes, making it a versatile gift for everyone in the family. You can also mix and match five colors of cotton yarn for a bright, cheerful look, just like I did with Lily Sugar’n Cream.
For a polished finish, I love adding small embellishments or contrasting yarn in the skipped space rounds—this makes the zig zag pop and gives the hat that extra boutique feel.
Whether you’re making a hat for playtime, summer adventures, or just a cute photo op, this zig zag sun hat is quick to crochet and fun to wear. Grab your favorite colors, hook up, and let’s make a sunny new favorite accessory!
Crochet Zig Zag Sun Hat
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Materials
• Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
• Medium cotton yarn (size 4) in 5 colors (A, B, C, D, E), I used Lily Sugar’n Cream
• Tapestry needle
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Abbreviations
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
mc – magic circle
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sp – space
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
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Newborn Size
Fits 12–14″ head circumference
Approx. 4″ wide (at crown) x 4.5″ tall before brim
Crown & Body
Round 1: With A, mc, ch 2, dc 9 in circle. Sl st to join, pull closed. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (30)
Round 4 (Skip Round – creates spaces): With B, ch 2, dc in same st, sk next st, 2 dc in next st, sk next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (40 dc total, 20 spaces)
Sl st to join.
Rounds 5–8 (Space Rounds): With C, D, E, B, respectively.
Each round: ch 2, 2 dc in between the 2 dc cluster from previous row, repeat in each cluster to end, turn. Sl st to join. (40)
Brim (Color A)
Brim Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (53)
***continue to work in the round***
Brim Round 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (66)
Brim Rounds 3–4: Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (66)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Baby Size
Fits 16–18″ head circumference
Approx. 5″ wide (at crown) x 5.5″ tall before brim
Crown & Body
Round 1: With A, mc, ch 2, dc 9 in circle. Sl st to join, pull closed. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (40)
Round 5 (Skip Round – creates spaces): With B, ch 2, dc in same st, sk next st, 2 dc in next st, sk next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (40 dc total, 20 spaces)
Sl st to join.
Rounds 6–10 (Space Rounds): With C, D, E, B, C respectively.
Each round: ch 2, 2 dc in between the 2 dc cluster from previous row, repeat in each cluster to end, turn, sl st to join. (40)
Brim (Color A)
Brim Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (53)
***continue to work in the round***
Brim Round 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (66)
Brim Rounds 3–5: Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (66)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Child Size
Fits 18–20″ head circumference
Approx. 6″ wide (at crown) x 6.5″ tall before brim
Crown & Body
Round 1: With A, mc, ch 2, dc 9 in circle. Sl st to join, pull closed. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (50)
Round 6 (Skip Round – creates spaces): With B, ch 2, dc in same st, sk next st, 2 dc in next st, sk next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (50 dc total, 20 spaces)
Rounds 7–13 (Space Rounds): With C, D, E, B, C, D, E respectively.
Each round: ch 2, 2 dc in between the 2 dc cluster from previous row, repeat in each cluster to end, turn. Sl st to join. (70)
Brim (Color A)
Brim Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (93)
***continue to work in the round***
Brim Round 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (115)
Brim Rounds 3–6: Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (115)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
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Adult Size
Fits 21–23″ head circumference
Approx. 7″ wide (at crown) x 7.5″ tall before brim
Crown & Body
Round 1: With A, mc, ch 2, dc 9 in circle. Sl st to join, pull closed. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (50)
Round 6: With A, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (60)
Round 7 (Skip Round – creates spaces): With B, ch 2, dc in same st, sk next st, 2 dc in next st, sk next st repeat around. Sl st to join. (60 dc total, 30 skipped spaces)
Sl st to join.
Rounds 8–14 (Space Rounds):
With C, D, E, B, C, D, E respectively.
Each round: ch 2, 2 dc in between the 2 dc cluster from previous row, repeat in each cluster to end, turn. Sl st to join, sl st to join. (60 sts each round)
Brim (Color A)
Brim Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (80)
***continue to work in the round***
Brim Round 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts repeat around. Sl st to join. (100)
Brim Rounds 3–7: Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (100)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
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