The Best Crochet Sunhat Pattern for Kids - Ahoy Mate

This is the best crochet sunhat pattern for kids or anyone that is a kid at heart! Summer is almost here and I wanted to make sure you had a super cute free pattern that you could enjoy and make for everyone and anyone!

The A’hoy Mate is super versatile and tonnes of fun to make! This crochet sun hat is available to you for free in all sizes from newborn to adult. Both boys and girls will love this hat. It was a fave of my boys for sure!

crochet bucket hat that looks like a pirate sock monkey made from red white and blue the monkey has an eye patch too. Free crochet bucket hat pattern. — Ahoy Mate Free Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern – 6 Sizes!

Style it your way, by doing stripes (check out this great tool) or adding polka dots. Make in your favourite colours or add a bow – make in cotton for warmer months too keep cool or in acrylic for those months that are a wee bit cold!

The ideas are endless!

Scroll down for the free crochet pattern in sizes newborn to adult.

This free pattern includes all sizes from baby to adult perfect for family and friends. The perfect addition to your summer wardrobe pair with a pretty summer dress, jeans or take along this packable hat for a day at the beach this easy free crochet bucket hat pattern is sure to be on repeat this spring and summer.

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This hat is made using single crochet and half double crochet which means if you are a bit daring as a beginner this is a great pattern for you!

Take your time break it down bit by bit and don’t get ahead of yourself. The videos will show the best ways to attach the mouth and ears to the crochet hat taking the guesswork right out of it.

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YARN CHOICES

This crochet sunhat works up great in a cotton, cotton blend and acrylic yarn beautifully! The hats in the photos are made out of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton.

COTTON

A great choice if you want to crochet for the warmer months. Cotton is excellent as it conducts heat away from the body, keeping baby cool and comfortable! If you do decide to use cotton yarn be sure to lay the hat flat after washing! Cotton can get very heavy when wet and you don’t want your beautiful project to lose its shape after washing it.

ACRYLIC

This hat is will also look great made in acrylic for those cooler months. Play at the park and keep the sun out of your little one’s eyes. Vanna’s Choice and Bernat Satin, are two of my favourite acrylic yarns to work with. Acrylic yarn is great for cooler days, it is soft, easy to work with, washes beautifully and rarely will garments lose their colour even upon multiple washings. With so many acrylic yarns available the colour choices are endless.

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Designers Notes

💕 Hat worked in rounds top down
💕 Colour changes for stripes done every 3 rounds
💕 Works up great in any worsted weight yarn
💕 Post any questions in the comments below
💕 If you can do single crochet, half double crochet, and chain stitch
💕 Pattern in American Crochet Terms
💕 Skill Level is Easy
💕 Sizes Newborn to Adult Included

SKILL LEVEL

Easy

ABBREVIATION

ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
rpt – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sl st – slip stitch

GAUGE

13 sts x 14 rows = 4 inch square (10 cm) in Single Crochet

A gauge swatch is vital for a well-fitting crochet hat. It determines stitch tension and measures the number of stitches and rows. Comparing it to the pattern’s gauge ensures the final hat fits as desired. Adjust hook or tension if needed for a perfectly fitting hat.

MATERIALS

6.50 mm hook (main part of hat)
6.00 mm hook (brim)
5.50 mm hook (mouth and ears)
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Worsted weight yarn in cotton, cotton blend or acrylic
Single Colour will take 60 grams
Tri-Colour will need 20 grams of each colour

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Crochet Patterns for Summer

SIZES

Newborn to 3 Months – 15” x 6”
3 to 6 Months – 16 ½” x 6 ½”
6 to 12 Months – 18” x 7”
12 Months to 3 Years – 19 ½” x 8”
3 to 10 Years – 21” x 8 ½”
Adult – 22 ½” x 9”

FINISHING TOUCHES

CROCHET POLKA DOTS

Ch 3,

Sc into 1^st ch 6 times fasten off.

Circle made make as many as you want any colours you want and just sew to hat.

You can use the photo as a guide 😊

CROCHET EYE PATCH

Sizes Newborn to 3 Years

Using 5.50 mm hook

Ch 7

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (6) ch 1 turn

Row 2: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (5) ch 1 turn

Row 3: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (4) ch 1 turn

Row 4: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (3) ch 1 turn

Work sc around entire patch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join yarn at upper corner and chain 20 repeat on opposite side.

Sizes 3 Years and Up

Using 5.50 mm hook

Ch 10

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (9) ch 1 turn

Row 2: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (8) ch 1 turn

Row 3: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (7) ch 1 turn

Row 4: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (6) ch 1 turn

Row 5: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (5) ch 1 turn

Row 6: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and each across (4) ch 1 turn

Work sc around entire patch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join yarn at upper corner and chain 25, repeat on opposite side.

CROCHET TOPPER TIE

Make colour changes every two rows.

Note: There are different sizes ties depending on what size hat you are making be sure to make the correct size.

Tie for Sizes Newborn to 3 Years

Using 5.50 mm hook

Ch 3

Row 1: 2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next (3) ch 1 turn

Row 2: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (4) ch 1 turn

Row 3: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (5) ch 1 turn

Rows 4-5: Hdc in 1^st and each st across, ch 1 turn (5) ch 1 turn

Row 6: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (4) ch 1 turn

Row 7: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (3) ch 1 turn

Row 8: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (2) ch 1 turn

Rows 9- 24: Hdc in each st across, ch 1 turn (2) This portion is going to be tied in a knot to save time you don’t need to do colour changes here☺

Repeat Rows 2 thru 8

Work sc around entire tie, fasten off and weave in ends

Once tie is complete tie in a knot and sew to hat using photo as guide.

Tie for Sizes 3 years and up

Using 5.50 mm hook

Ch 2

Row 1: 2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next (3) ch 1 turn

Row 2: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (4) ch 1 turn

Row 3: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (5) ch 1 turn

Row 4: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (6) ch 1 turn

Row 5: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (7) ch 1 turn

Row 6: 2 hdc in 1^st st hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (8) ch 1 turn

Rows 7-10: Hdc in 1^st and each st across, ch 1 turn (8) ch 1 turn

Row 11: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (7) ch 1 turn

Row 12: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (6) ch 1 turn

Row 13: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (5) ch 1 turn

Row 14: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (4) ch 1 turn

Row 15: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (3) ch 1 turn

Row 16: Hdc2tog over 1^st 2 sts, hdc in remaining sts, ch 1 turn (2) ch 1 turn

Rows 17- 32: Hdc in each st across, ch 1 turn (2) This portion is going to be tied in a knot to save time you don’t need to do colour changes here☺

Repeat Rows 2 thru 16

Work sc around entire tie, fasten off and weave in ends

Once tie is complete tie in a knot and sew to hat using photo as guide.

I use hdc for the tie it works well with both stripes that are made by changing colour every two and three rounds☺

How to Attach the Crochet Mouth to Hat

Lay hat flat and place mouth in position. Use stitch markers to mark placement, use tapestry and yarn to attach mouth. Sew around mouth leaving about a 1 inch opening insert batting and then sew the rest of the way.

How to Attach Crochet Ears

Lay hat flat and use stitch markers to mark ear placement.

HOW TO CROCHET A SUNHAT

Newborn to 3 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Colour changes made every three rounds.

Using 6.50 mm hook ch2

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in first st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in first 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in first 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in first 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnd 7: 1 sc in first 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in first 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)

Rnd 9: Sc in first st and each st around (48)

Change here to beige or selected colour for face

Rnds 10-16: Working in both loops, sc in first st and each st around (48)

CROCHET BRIM FOR SUNHAT

Change to 6.00 mm hook

Rnd 17: Working in front loop only, sc in first 3 sts, *2 sc in next, sc next 3 sts* from * to * till end of rnd

Rnds 18-20: Working in both loops sc in 1^st st and each st around

Fasten off and weave in ends.

MOUTH AND NOSE (worked in rounds)

Using 5.50 mm hook Ch 8

Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc across, 3 sc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), sc in each st across, sc in last.

Rnd 2: sc in 1^st st and each st around

Rnd 3: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using tapestry needle and contrast colour yarn sew mouth and nose as shown in picture.

Using tapestry needle sew sides and bottom of mouth to hat

Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.

EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)

Using 5.50 mm hook Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2^nd st from hook (8)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1^st st and each st around (16)

Rnd 3: Sl st in 1^st and each st around (16) join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.

3 to 6 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Change colors as mentioned in Special Instructions

Using 6.50 mm hook ch 2

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in first st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in first 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in first 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in first 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnd 7: 1 sc in first 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in first 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)

Rnd 9: 1 sc in first 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54)

Rnd 10: Sc in first st and each st around (54)

Change here to beige or selected colour for face

Rnds 11-18: Working in both loops, sc in first st and each st around (54)

CROCHET BRIM FOR SUNHAT

Using 6.00 mm hook

Rnd 19: Working in front loop only, sc in first 2 sts, *2 sc in next, sc next 2 sts* from * to * till end of rnd

Rnds 20-23: Working in both loops sc in 1^st st and each st around

Fasten off and weave in ends.

MOUTH (worked in rounds)

Using 5.50 mm hook Ch 8

Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc across, 3 sc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), sc in each st across, sc in last.

Rnd 2: sc in 1^st st and each st around

Rnd 3: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using tapestry needle and contrast colour yarn sew mouth and nose as shown in picture.
Using tapestry needle sew sides and bottom of mouth to hat
Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.

EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)

Using 5.50 Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2^nd st from hook (8)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1^st st and each st around (16)

Rnd 3: Sl st in 1^st and each st around (16) join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.

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6 – 12 Months

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Change colors as mentioned in Special Instructions

Using 6.50 mm hook ch2

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in first st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in first 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in first 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in first 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnd 7: 1 sc in first 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in first 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)

Rnd 9: 1 sc in first 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54)

Rnd 10: 1 sc in first 8 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (60)

Rnd 11: Sc in first st and each st around (60)

Change here to beige or selected colour for face

Rnds 12-20: Working in both loops, sc in first st and each st around (60)

CROCHET BRIM FOR SUNHAT

Change to 6.00 mm hook

Rnd 21: Working in front loop only, sc in first 2 sts, *2 sc in next, sc next 2 sts* from * to * till end of rnd

Rnds 22-23: Working in both loops sc in 1^st st and each st around

Rnd 24: Sc in first 5 sts, *2 sc in next, sc next 5 sts* from * to * till end of rnd

Rnds 25 & 26: Sc in 1^st and each st around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

MOUTH (worked in rounds)

Using 5.50 mm hook

Ch 10

Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc across, 3 sc in last st, (continue working underside of ch), sc in each st across, sc in last.

Rnd 2: sc in 1^st st and each st around

Rnd 3: Sc in 1st st and each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using tapestry needle and contrast colour yarn sew mouth and nose as shown in picture.
Using tapestry needle sew sides and bottom of mouth to hat
Stuff with batting and stitch remaining amount of mouth to hat.

EARS Make 2 (Work ears in continuous rounds)

Using 5.50 mm hook Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2^nd st from hook (8)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1^st st and each st around (16)

Rnd 3: Sl st in 1^st and each st around (16) join with sl st fasten off and weave in ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hat.

12 Months to 3 Years