Free Crochet Sun Hat Pattern
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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.
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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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