Learn how to crochet a beautiful yet functional crochet sun hat with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: JUNE 14, 2023 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Intermediate
Finished Size | Fits 20″-22″ Head Circumference
When I want a quick project or need to use up a single skein of yarn, I always make a hat.
Even in the spring and summer, when I can’t wear my regular crochet hats, I love making a cute crochet sun hat like this one.
This crochet sun hat is designed to be practical, using a yarn that I think is one of the best for this type of hat. You can roll it up, pack it in your suitcase, and take it on vacation.
About This Crochet Sun Hat
When making a sun hat like this one, there are a couple of important things to consider. You want it to be sturdy, not too floppy, and quick and easy to crochet.
This crochet sun hat uses a yarn with a nice blend of polyester and viscose. It has the perfect drape for a hat like this and is very easy to work with. The crown has a beautiful lace pattern that looks complex but is actually very easy to crochet. If you know how to crochet in rounds, you should be able to make this hat! Everything you need to make this crochet sun hat is on this page. If you’re ready to get started, you can jump straight to the free pattern below.
Pattern Overview:
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- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge & Finished Size
- Crochet Sun Hat Pattern Instructions
- How to Crochet a Sun Hat Step-by-Step (Video)
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Recommended Supplies
- Approx 219 yds; Medium-Weight Yarn (About 250 yds for brim option 2)
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
Lion Brand Rewind Tape yarn is my all-time favorite for a brimmed hat like this one. It’s really soft and flexible, but it also holds its shape really well. Working with it is wonderful, and it shows off the stitches beautifully. In the pictures, I used the colors “olive you,” “willow,” and “arctic ice,” but there are many other great options to choose from.
If you can’t find this yarn or prefer to use something from your own collection, you can substitute with other tape yarns or a medium-weight cotton yarn. Just remember, the softer the yarn, the floppier the hat will be, so you’ll need to find the right balance.
I’ve crocheted this sun hat with nearly a dozen different yarns from my stash, and the result was a little different every time. My favorite cotton yarn choice for this hat is Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, and my favorite acrylic yarn option for this hat is Caron Simply Soft.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Sk Skip
- Slst Slip Stitch
- Sts Stitches
Pattern Notes
This crochet sun hat is crocheted starting with the crown, and working down to the brim which you’ll crochet last. As you crochet the crown and hat body, you will join to finish each round, but for the brim you won’t join and will crochet in a spiral instead. When you get to this section of the pattern, it’s best to mark the first stitch of every round so you know where you are in the pattern.
When you are finished with round 7, it will measure about 9.5” in diameter. This may seem much to large for a hat crown, but it will all work out in the next section. Unlike many crochet hats, when you stop increasing in this pattern, you’ll see an immediate change in shape.
Gauge: To check your gauge, crochet the first 4 rounds of the crown. It should measure about 5.5″ in diameter.
Finished Size: Fits head 20″-22″ head circumference
If you need to adjust your hook size so that your first 4 rounds measure about 5.5″ in diameter, it’s best if you do so that way the hat will turn out the size you expect.
Not sure what gauge is? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn all about it here.
Crochet Sun Hat Pattern Instructions
Crown
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 9 dc. Join with a slst to the first dc. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in the same st as the ch 3. Make 2 dc in each rem st. Join with a slst to the 3rd ch. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc). In the same st as the ch 3, make [1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc]. *Sk 1 st. Then make [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the next st. Rep from * 8 more times. Join with a slst to 3rd ch.
Round 4: Slst in the next st, and in the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In the same ch-2 sp, make [2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc]. *Sk to the next ch-2 sp, and make [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the ch-2 sp. Rep from * 8 more times. Join with a slst to 3rd ch.
Round 5: Slst in the next 2 sts, and in the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In the same ch-2 sp, make [3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. *Sk to the next ch-2 sp, and make[4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc] in the ch-2 sp. Rep from * 8 more times. Join with a slst to the 3rd ch.
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Round 6: Slst in the next 3 sts, and in the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In the same ch-2 sp, make [3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. *Sk 4 sts, and dc in the space bet the 4th and 5th dc. Sk to the next ch-2 sp, and make [4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. Rep from * 8 more times. Sk 4 dc, and dc in the space bet the 4th and 5th dc. Join with a slst to the 3rd ch.
Round 7: Slst in the next 3 sts, and in the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In the same ch-2 sp, [3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. *Sk 4 sts, and make 2 dc in the next st. Sk to the next ch-2 sp, and make [4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. Rep from * 8 more times. Sk 4 dc, and make 2 dc in the next st. Join with a slst to the 3rd ch.
Note: When you are finished with round 7, it will measure about 9.5” in diameter. This may seem much too large for a hat crown, but it will all work out in the next section.
Hat Body Repeat
Rounds 8-11: Slst in the next 3 sts, and in the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In the same ch-2 sp, [3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. *Sk 4 sts, and dc in the next 2 sts. Sk to the next ch-2 sp, and make [4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc]. Rep from * 8 more times. Sk 4 sts, and dc in the next two sts. Join with a slst to the 3rd ch.
Brim Option 1
This brim option is a little shorter, and uses only one skein of the recommended yarn. It still gives ample shade for your face, but keeps the visibility a little higher as well.
Round 12: Ch 1. Sc in the same st as the ch. Sc in the next 3 dc. *3 sc in the ch-2 sp. Sc in the next 10 dc. Rep from * to last ch-2 sp. 2 sc in the ch-2 sp. Sc in the last 6 dc. Don’t join. Continue working in a spiral. Place a marker on the first stitch of the next round.
Rounds 13-19: Sc in every st. (130 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Brim Option 2
This brim option is a little longer, and uses part of a second skein of the recommended yarn. It gives maximum shade for your face.
Round 12: Ch 1. Sc in the same st as the ch. Sc in the next 3 dc. *3 sc in the ch-2 sp. Sc in the next 10 dc. Rep from * to last ch-2 sp. 2 sc in the ch-2 sp. Sc in the last 6 dc. Don’t join. Continue working in a spiral. Place a marker on the first stitch of the next round.
Optional: In the last st of round 19, break the current color, and join the contrast color. (130 sts)
Rounds 20-23: Sc in every st. (130 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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