Crochet Summer Hat
Beat the heat in style with a handmade summer hat perfect for lounging by the pool or strolling along the beach. This crochet creation is not only fashionable but also functional, providing much-needed shade from the sun's rays. The intricate design and lightweight yarn make it a comfortable accessory to wear all day long. Whether you're heading to a music festival or simply enjoying a picnic in the park, this crochet summer hat is a versatile addition to your wardrobe. The wide brim offers extra protection for your face and neck, while the breathable material keeps you cool on hot days. With its bohemian charm and customizable colors, this hat is sure to become a staple piece for your summer adventures.
Materials needed for this Crochet summer hat pattern
Stylecraft Special DK weight #3 yarn (100% acrylic 322 yards/295m
per 3.5 oz/100g skein)
• 1 (1, 1, 1) ball Red (B
Gauge – 18 DC and 9 rows makes 10 x10 cm square/4”
HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
• US Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook
• 30-gauge (.25mm) wire or insulated cables
• Wire cutter
• Clear tape
• Spray Starch or fabric glue
• Yarn needle
Difficulty – Intermediate
Terms – US TERMINOLOGY
Stitches used
CH – Chain
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Sl St – Slip stitch
SC – Single crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FSC – Foundation Single Crochet
SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS = Toddler child Teen/Small
Adult
Head measurement hat crown = 17-18” 18-19” 20-21” 22-23”
Hat Height = 4” 4.5” 5” 5.5”
NOTES
1.Similar #3 weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
Yarn substitutes include I Love This Cotton! Sparkle, Premier
Home Cotton Glitz, and Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle.
2.Beginning ch-3 counts as 1st dc. beginning ch-4 counts as (dc,
ch-1 sp); beginning ch-5 counts as (dc, ch-2 sp).
3.Sl st to 1st stitch of each round to join.
Instructions for this summer hat crochet pattern
Section 1: Crown
Toddler size
Round 1: With A, make magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 9 dc in ring, join—10 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each around, join—20 dc.
Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as (dc, ch-1 sp) now and throughout), *dc in
next, ch 1; repeat from * around, ch 1, join—20 dc, 2- ch-1 sps.
Round 4: Ch 4, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, dc in last ch-1 sp, join—40 dc, 20 ch-1 sps.
Round 5: Ch 4, *skip 1, dc in next, ch 1; repeat from * around, join—30 dc, 30 ch-1 sps.
Continue at Body Round 8.
Child size
Round 1: With A, make magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc here and
throughout), 7 dc in ring, join—8 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each around, join—16 dc.
Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as (dc, ch-1 sp) now and throughout), *dc in
next, ch 1; repeat from * around, ch 1, join—16 dc, 16 ch-1 sps.
Round 4: Ch 4, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, 1 dc in last ch 1 sp, join—32 dc, 16 ch sps.
Round 5: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *dc in sp between next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *
around, join —32 dc, 32 ch sps.
Continue at Body Round 7.
Teen/Small Adult
Round 1: With A, make magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc here and
throughout), 8 dc in ring, join—9 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each around, join—18 dc.
Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as (dc, ch-1 sp) now and throughout), *dc in next, ch 1; repeat from * around, join—18
dc, 18 ch-1 sp.
Round 4: Ch 4, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, dc in last ch-1 sp, join—18 dc, 18 ch-1 sps.
Round 5: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *dc in sp between next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *around, join —36 dc, 36 ch-1 sps.
Continue at Body Round 6
Adult size
Round 1: With A, make magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc here and
throughout), 9 dc in ring, join—10 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each around, join—20 dc.
Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as (dc, ch-1 sp) now and throughout), *dc in next, ch 1; repeat from * around, join—20 dc, 20 ch-1 sps.
Round 4: Ch 4, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, dc in last ch-1 sp, join—40 dc, 20 ch-1 sps.
Round 5: Ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *dc in sp between next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *
around, join—40 dc, 40 ch-1 sps.
Project should measure approx. 4 (4.5, 5.5, 6)” across.
Body
Round 6: Ch 4, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, join—36 (40) dc, 36 (40) ch-1 sps.
Round 7: Ch 4, *dc in next st, ch 1; repeat from * around, join—32 (36, 40) dc, 32 (36, 40) ch-1 sps.
Round 8: Ch 3, dc in same, *ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join—30 (32, 36, 40) dc, 15 (16, 18, 20) ch-2 sps.
Round 9: Ch 1, *5 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in space between next 2 dc; repeat from * around, join—75 (80, 90, 100) dc, 15 (16, 18, 20) sc.
Round 10: Sl st over to 2nd dc, ch 3, dc in next 2, ch 2, skip 3, *dc in next 3, ch 2, skip 3; repeat from * around,
join—45 (48, 54, 60) dc, 15 (16, 18, 20) ch-2 sps.
Round 11: Sl st over to 2nd dc, ch 1, sc in same, 5 dc in next ch-2 sp, skip 1, *sc in next, 5 dc in next ch-2 sp, skip 1; repeat from *around, join—75 (80, 90, 100) dc, 15 (16, 18, 20) sc.
Round 12: Repeat Round 10.
For Toddler and Child sizes, continue to Round 15.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Ch 1, *sc in next 3, sc in ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join— 60 (64, 72, 80) sc.
Brim (worked in continuous round, mark 1st and move marker up
each round)
Round 16: Hdc in each around—60 (64, 72, 80) hdc.
Round 17: *2 sc in next, sc in next 3; repeat from * around—75 (80, 90, 100) sc.
Round 18: Sc in each around—75 (80, 90, 100) sc.
Round 19: *2 sc in next, sc in next 4; repeat from * around—90 (96, 108,120) sc.
Rounds 20-21: Sc in each around—90 (96, 108, 120) sc.
Round 22: *2 sc in next, sc in next 5; repeat from * around—105 (112, 126, 160) sc.
Round 23: Sc in each around—105 (112, 126, 160) sc.
Round 24: Ch 4, *skip 1, dc in next, ch 1; repeat from * around—53 (56, 63, 80) dc, 52 (56, 63, 80) ch-1 sps.
Round 25: 2 sc in each ch-1 sp around—105 (112, 126, 160) sc.
Round 26: *2 sc in next, sc in next
6; repeat from * around—120 (128, 144, 180) sc.
Round 27: Sc in each around—120 (128, 144, 180) sc.
Round 28: Sc in each around—120 (128, 144, 180) sc.
Round 29: *2 sc in next, sc in next 7; repeat from * around—135 (144, 162, 180) sc.
Round 30: Sc in each around, join— 135 (144, 162, 180) sc.
Repeat Rounds 28-30 to desired Brim length.
Adding Wire to your crochet summer hat
Measure the circumference of Brim, add 4”
Cut out the wire of this similar length.
(Ex. Hat circumference of 39” + 4” =43” of wire.
Round 31: Ch 1, working over Wire, sc in each around, with 15 sts
to complete, join ends of Wire by twisting, use Tape to secure ends to prevent wires from sticking out, cut any excess Wire, sc in last 15, join -135 (144, 162, 180) sc.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Use Starch spray to stiffen hat if desired. For best results use either
mannequin head or balloon blown up to desired size.
Flower – For your summer crochet hat pattern
Round 1: With B, wrap yarn loosely around a pen or little finger 15 times (this creates a thick magic ring); insert hook through center of loops, ch 1, slide loops off, 15 sc around ring, join—15 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 15 sc around ring and previous scs (this will help create a puffier ring), join, turn—15 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same, ch 2, [skip 2, sc in next, ch 2] 4 times, join,
turn—5 sc, 5 ch-2 sps.
Round 4: Ch 1, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-2 sps (petal made),
skip 1; repeat from * around, join—5 “petals”.
Fasten off.
Round 5: Join to 1st skipped sc in Round 3, with petals facing and
pushed forward, ch 3, (dc, tr) in same, ch 2, (tr, 2 dc) in next, *(2 dc, tr) in next, ch 2, (tr, 2 dc) in next; repeat from * around, join—20 dc, 10 tr, 5 ch-2 sps.
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next 2, *7 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next 6; repeat from * around to last 3, hdc in last 3, join—65 hdc.
Do not cut yarn.
Band
Row 1: Ch 51, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, sl st to next
st on flower.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Join yarn on opposite side of flower, repeat Row 1.
Finishing for your summer crochet hat pattern
Wrap band around base of hat, tie as desired. Flower can be used separately as headband