Free Crochet Sun Hat Pattern
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.A crochet sun hat is the perfect summertime accessory — it’s stylish, lightweight, and practical for sunny days at the beach, garden, or poolside.
In this free pattern, you’ll learn how to make a classic raffia sun hat that holds its shape and folds up easily for travel.
This project is beginner-friendly, quick to crochet, and made with simple stitches. Whether you turn the brim up or down, this sun hat is a warm-weather essential.
Please scroll down to view the free pattern online or grab the inexpensive, ad-free PDF in my shop here.
Before You Get Started
Here are a few tips and things to know before making your crochet sun hat:
- This pattern uses raffia yarn, which holds its shape well and folds flat for packing.
- You’ll work in spirals — no turning chains required.
- Two crochet hook sizes are used to shape the crown and brim.
- The pattern uses US crochet terms.
Tools + MaterialsYarn
- Raffia – 2 x King Cole Raffia 50g/124yds/114m/in the color Natural.
- Yarn Substitute – Wool and The Gang – Ra Ra Raffia.
Hooks
Notions
- Stitch markers.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
- Tape measure.
Pattern Notes + Sizing
Skill Level: Beginner
Gauge: 12 sts / 14 rounds = 4×4 inches using raffia and 5 mm hook
Measurements:
- Hat circumference: 51 cm / 20 inches
- Height (top to brim edge): 26 cm / 10 inches
- Fits head size: 56–61 cm / 22–24 inches
Helpful Note: This hat is worked in spirals on the right side. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the last stitch of each round.
Crochet Sun Hat Pattern Instructions
With the 5 mm (US H/8) hook, ch 2.
(Rounds 1–17 are worked in a spiral on the right side.)
- Round 1 – Work 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
- → Use a stitch marker to track each round; no turning chains are used.
- Round 2 – 2 sc in each st. (20 sc)
- Round 3 – *sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next (inc); rep from * around. (25 sc)
- Round 4 – sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (30 sc)
- Round 5 – sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (35 sc)
- Round 6 – sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (40 sc)
- Round 7 – sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (45 sc)
- Round 8 – sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (50 sc)
- Round 9 – sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (55 sc)
- Round 10 – sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (60 sc)
- Rounds 11–12 – sc in each st around.
- Round 13 – sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (64 sc)
- Rounds 14–30 – sc in each st around.
➡️ At this point, the hat should measure approx. 18 cm (7 inches). Try it on and add rounds if you’d like it longer.
Brim
Switch to 6 mm (US J/10) hook and double strand of yarn.
- Round 1 – *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next; rep from * around. (80 sc)
- Rounds 2–4 – sc in each sc around.
- Round 5 – sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next; rep. (96 sc)
- Rounds 6–11 – sc in each sc around.
Finish:
Join with a sl-st to the first sc of the round. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
In US terms.
- beg – beginning
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in next st)
- sl-st – slip stitch
- RS/WS – right side / wrong side
- rep – repeat
Helpful Tutorials + Tips
Before you begin, brush up on the basic crochet skills needed for this pattern:
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This looks perfect. I’m definitely going to try it out! I do have a question.
I have a full head of dreadlocks so was wondering how do I make the top part wider. I saw the note on how to make it longer but not wider.
Would really appreciate your help:)
Many thanks
Hello Isha,
To make the hat wider you would have to complete more rounds with further increases to make the circumference of the circle (the top of the hat) larger before you start to continue the rounds without the increases.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Thank you for sharing your pattern. This was just what I needed for an upcoming vacation. I had to go a few extra round because I’m wearing braids but otherwise it’s just what I needed to make a beautiful sun hat. I did use acrylic yarn but it still came out perfect. Again, thank you for sharing.
Hello Rosalind,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so happy you enjoyed the pattern! 🙂
Louise
I’ve done so many of your tutorials. This hat is by far the best tutorial. I’m blessed that you shared your talents. My next one is a beach bag by you.Love all your work.
Hello Carla,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so happy you are enjoying the patterns and tutorials 🙂
Happy crocheting!
Louise
Notes for the hat pattern state that rounds 1 to 17 are worked in a spiral on the right side. The step by step directions for the hat say to work 30 rounds or longer if needed. Are rounds 14-30 worked the same as round 13?
Hello Noreen,
Rounds 14-30 are worked in single crochet only with no increases.
I hope that helps,
Louise