Crochet Summer Hat

Crochet summer hats are the perfect accessory to add a touch of style and sun protection to your outfit! With their lightweight and breathable design, they are ideal for keeping you cool and fashionable on those hot summer days. Whether you're lounging by the pool or strolling through the farmer's market, a crochet summer hat can effortlessly elevate your look while shielding you from the sun's rays. Plus, they come in a variety of colors and patterns, making it easy to find one that suits your unique sense of style. So, why not rock a crochet summer hat this season and make a statement with a fun and practical accessory?

Materials

• 2 skeins Red Heart yarn #4 worsted weight yarn 365 yards
• 4 Lily Sugar N Cream
• 5mm (H) & 5.5 .mm hook (I)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Stitches

• Sl st- Slip stitch
• Ch- Chain
• Sc- Single crochet
• Dc- Double crochet

*Note: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch

Gauge 4 dc rows = 2 inches

Crochet Sun Hat Pattern

Start with a 5mm hook

Magic ring or Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2, 12 dc into ring, sl st to join. (12)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24)

Round 3: Ch 2, *dc, 2dc*, repeat *to* around, sl st to join. (36)

Round 4: Ch 2, *dc next 2 sts, 2 dc*, repeat *to* around, sl st to join. (48)

Round 5: Ch 2, *dc next 3 sts, 2 dc*, repeat *to* around, sl st to join. 60

Round 6-13: Ch 2, dc each st around, sl st to join. (60)

Brim

Switch to a 5.5mm hook. 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 the pattern

Round 14: Ch 1, *Sc next 4 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (72)

Round 15: Sc each st around. (72)

Round 16: *Sc next 5 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (84)

Round 17: Sc each st around. (84)

Round 18: *Sc next 6 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (96)

Round 19: Sc each st around. (96)

Round 20: *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc*, repeat *to* around. (108)

Round 21-27: Sc in each st around. (108)

*Optional: Add floral wire on 27 row by crocheting over top of wire