Crochet Sun Hat

The versatile and stylish crochet sun hat is a must-have accessory for sunny days! Not only does it provide a chic and fashionable look, but it also offers excellent protection from the sun's rays. The intricate crochet design adds a touch of elegance while keeping you cool and shaded. Whether you're lounging by the pool, strolling along the beach, or enjoying a summer picnic, this hat is a perfect companion. With its lightweight and breathable material, it ensures comfort all day long. So, embrace the sun in style with a crochet sun hat that's sure to complement any outfit and keep you feeling fabulous under the sun!

Skills used:

• Single crochet
• Half double crochet
• Double crochet

Finished measurements:

Circumference: 18 (18, 20)" (stretches to fit)

Yarn weight: 4

Yarn used: Modern Cotton by Berroco

Materials

• 1 skein Modern Cotton by Berroco, 60% pima cotton, 40% Modal rayon (209 yds/100g) in each of colors Bluffs (A) and Bluebird (B)
• U.S. size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
• U.S. size J-10 (6mm) crochet hook
• 1" button
• Yarn needle

Details

Gauge

16 dc and 10 rows = 4" (10cm) using smaller hook

Special technique

Adjustable ring: Make a large loop with yarn leaving a 4" tail. With hook, draw the working yarn through the loop; ch 1, follow the pattern instructions from here. Once the first rnd of sts is complete, pull tail snug to close the ring.

Note

Beg ch 1 and ch 2 do not count as a stitch.

HAT

Crown With smaller hook and A, make an adjustable ring.

Rnd 1: With A, ch 1, 12 dc in ring, sl st to first dc. (12 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to first dc. (24 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next st, *dc 1 in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (36 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 1 in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc 2, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (48 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 2, 2 dc in next st, *dc 3, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (60 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc 4, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (72 sts)

Body

Size Toddler only

Rnds 7-9: Work even in dc. (72 sts)

Size Child only

Rnds 7-11: Work even in dc. (72 sts)

Size Adult only

Rnd 7: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 10, 2 dc in next st, *dc 11, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (78 sts)

Rnds 8-11: Work even in dc. (78 sts)

All sizes

Next rnd: With B, ch 1, 1 sc in same st as join, sc 1 in each st around, sl st to first sc.

Next rnd: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 1 in each st around, sl st to first dc.

Next rnd: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as join, sc 1 in each st around, sl st to first sc.

Next rnd: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 1 in each st around, sl st to first dc. Next rnd: With A, ch 1, 1 sc in same st as join, sc 1 in each st around, sl st to first sc.

Brim

Rnd 1: With A, ch 2, in flo, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 1 in next st, 2 dc in next st, *in flo, dc 2, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (96 [96, 104] sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, (in both loops now and throughout), 1 dc in same st as join, dc 2, 2 dc in next st, *dc 3, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (120 [120, 130] sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc 4, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (144 [144, 156] sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 4, 2 dc in next st, *dc 5, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first dc. (168 [168, 182] sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 1 in each st around, sl st to first dc.

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, dc 1 in each st around, sl st to first dc.

Rnd 7: With B, ch 1, 1 sc in same st as join, sc 1 in each st around, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Flower

With larger hook and B, make an adjustable ring.

Rnd 1: With B, leaving a long tail (to sew on button), ch 1, 10 sc in ring, sl st to first sc. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: With B, [ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1] in the same st as join, [sl st, ch 1] in next st, *[5 dc, ch 1] in next st, [sl st, ch 1] in next st; rep from * 3 more times. (5 petals total)

Rnd 3: With A and working behind petals, *sl st in sc from rnd 1 between second and third dc of next petal, ch 4; rep from * 5 times total, join to beg sl st. (5 loops)

Rnd 4: With A, [ch 1, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc, ch 1, sl st] in each ch-4 sp around, join to beg ch-1. (5 petals)

Rnd 5: With B and working behind petals, *ch 4, sl st in ch-sp between third and fourth dc of next petal, ch 4, sl st in ch-sp on rnd 4 between petals; rep from * 5 times total. (10 loops)

Rnd 6: With B, [sl st, ch 1, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc, ch 1, sl st] in each ch-4 sp around, join to beg sl st. (10 petals) Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew button on flower as shown and sew flower in place on hat. Weave in ends.