Crochet Sun Hat Pattern and Guide
When it comes to staying stylish and sun-safe, a crochet sun hat is a perfect choice! Not only does it add a fun and trendy touch to your outfit, but it also provides a practical way to shield yourself from those harsh rays. The intricate crochet design gives off a charming and handmade vibe, making it a unique accessory for any sunny day outing. Whether you're hitting the beach or strolling through the park, a crochet sun hat is a friendly and fashionable companion to keep you looking cool and feeling protected under the sun!
Materials Needed
- 2 skeins Red Heart yarn #4 worsted weight yarn 400 yards (365.76 m)
- 5 mm (H) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Stitches Used
- Sl st - Slip stitch
- Ch – Chain
- Sc - Single Crochet
- Hdc - Half Double Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Cluster: 2 Dc, ch 1
Fit and Gauge
The cap of the hat is stretchy and will fit a 21-22 inch head.
Gauge: 4 dc rows = 2 inches
Crochet Sun Hat Written Pattern
Ch 4, sl st to 1st st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), dc, ch 1, 5 clusters into ring, sl st to join top of ch-3 st. (6 Clusters) Remember 2dc, ch 1 = one cluster.
Round 2: Sl st next dc & ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch1, cluster) in ch-1 sp, 2 clusters in each ch-1 sp around, sl st to join top of ch-3 st. (12 clusters)
Round 3: Sl st next dc & ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ch-1 sp, 2 cluster next ch-1 sp. *Cluster next ch-1 sp, 2 clusters next ch-1 sp.* Repeat *to* around, sl st to join top of ch-3 st. (18 Clusters)
Round 4: Sl st next dc & ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ch-1 sp, cluster next ch-1 sp, 2 cluster in the next ch-1 sp. * Cluster in the next 2 ch-1 sps, 2 clusters next ch-1 sp.* Repeat *to* around, sl st to join top of ch-3 st. (24 Clusters)
Round 5-10: Sl st next dc & ch-1 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ch-1 sp. Cluster in each ch-1 sp around, sl st to join top of ch-3 st. (24 Clusters)
Round 11-12: Ch 1 (does not count as st), hdc each st across, includes dc & ch-1 sp, sl st to join. (72 st)
Brim
Don’t join for remainder rows. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rows. You will be working with 2 strands of yarn until end of pattern.
Round 13: Ch 1, *Sc next 3 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (90)
Round 14: Sc each st around. (90)
Round 15: *Sc next 4 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (108)
Round 16: Sc each st around. (108)
Round 17: *Sc next 5 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (126)
Round 18: Sc each st around. (126)
Round 19: *Sc next 6 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (144)
Round 20: Sc each st around. (144)
Round 21: *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (162)
Round 22: Sc each st around. (162)
Round 23: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (180)
Round 25-28: Sc in each st around. Fasten off when complete (180)