Sun Hat Crochet Pattern

In this post, you will see a sun hat crochet pattern.

This hat is perfect for summer days with the brim turned up or turned down.

Made from raffia, this crochet summer hat is a must-have!

Crochet Sun Hat

The sun hat crochet pattern is great for beginners.

This is a quick project, you only need a few hours to make your hat.

The raffia makes this hat hold its shape well and is easily folded for packing.

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The stitches and techniques you need to know…

The stitches used in this pattern are (in US terms) single crochet and increasing by completing two single crochet stitches into one stitch.

The rounds of single crochet create the hat shape, increasing to shape the width and the brim.

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Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

This pattern is great for advanced beginners.

• It would help if you were comfortable making a slipknot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
• You should know how to single crochet (SC).
• You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
• And understanding of crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).

Sun Hat Crochet Pattern

Notes

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You will need two hook sizes – a 5 mm (US H/8) and a 6mm (US J/10 ) crochet hook.

You will need to change the hook size to the larger hook when completing the brim.

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Skill Level – Basic (Beginner)

Gauge 12 sts/14 rounds in 4×4 inches using the King Cole Raffia and the 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook.

Measurements/Sizes

• Circumference – 51 cm/20 inches
• Top of the hat to the edge of the brim – 26 cm/10 inches
• This hat will fit a head circumference size of around 56-61 cm/22-24 inches

The supplies you need…

Yarn

• Raffia – 2 x King Cole Raffia 50g/124yds/114m/in the color Natural.
• Yarn Substitute – Wool and The Gang – Ra Ra Raffia.

Hooks

• 5 mm (US H/8) Crochet hook.
• 6mm (USJ/10 ) Crochet hook.

Notions

• Scissors.
• Darning needle.
• Tape measure.
• Stitch markers.

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

You can grab a free list of US and UK crochet terms here.

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in the next sc)
• sl-st – slip stitch
• RS – right side
• Rep – repeat
• WS – wrong side

Sun Hat Pattern

With the 5 mm (US H/8) Crochet hook ch 2.

(Please note, rounds 1-17 are worked on the right side in a spiral.)

The hat should measure 18 cm/7 inches from the top to the edge at this point.

Try it on to see if it is long enough to cover your head, you could add rounds to make it a little longer if you wish.

The Brim

(Please note you will need to change your hook size to the 6mm (US J/10 ) Crochet hook now)

All of the following rounds are worked on the right side in a spiral.

Use 2 strands of yarn together to continue…

Round 1 > *sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made) rep from * around. (80 sc)

Rounds 2-4 > sc in each sc around.

Round 5 > *sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made) rep from * around. (96 sc)

Rounds 6-11 > sc in each sc around.

To finish off, join with a sl-st into the beg sc of the round.

Cut yarn and weave in any loose ends.

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