Get Ready for Summer with this Easy Free Crochet Sun Hat Pattern for Ladies
I hear summer is coming – and many of you will be eager to start your crochet sun hats. This free crochet sun hat pattern is perfect for sunny days and the warmer summer months. Made from your favourite worsted weight yarn, this simple hat will add the perfect finishing touch to your summer wardrobe.
With its wide brim and lacy texture made from basic crochet stitches, this sun hat is sure to become one of your favourite summer hats for years to come. If you are looking for something a little more casual for the summer months ahead, consider skipping the wire in the brim or try experimenting with a bright colour, and it becomes a perfect beach hat with a fun floppy brim.
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Even though I love floppy hats, the wired brim was a must for my personal use. I mostly wear my hats when I garden, and I wanted a hat with a fairly large brim that was going to protect my face from the sun’s harmful rays, and a floppy sun hat I didn’t think would be as effective. Mostly because I think it would end up being tossed aside.
Ultimately the choice is a personal one but if you are thinking of making yours a floppy sun hat, I would recommend doing fewer rounds on the brim so that it doesn’t flop into your eyes.
Summer hats are fun to make, even though I didn’t make one this time. Be sure to play around with colours – add crochet flowers or fun ribbons. This is a great way to make this free crochet sun hat pattern unique to you.
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The Construction of this Crochet Sun Hat
This crochet sun hat is worked from the top of the hat with increase rounds using single crochet stitches. Then a few rounds of simple crochet stitches for the side of the hat.
Once that step is completed, a simple combination of chain, single, and double crochet stitches creates the beautiful lace texture at the base of the hat.
Once that part is finished, the brim is made. Essentially, it is made the same way as the top of the hat, doing increasing rounds of single crochet. Don’t worry; it may look difficult, but with the detailed instructions and video tutorial, I believe even beginner crocheters will have fun making this wide-brim crochet sun hat.
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Best Yarn Choices for your Crochet Sun Hat
For a comfortable sun hat, I recommend cotton yarn. Most crochet sun hat patterns call for cotton yarn for a number of reasons, but the top of my list would be comfort.
As the days get hotter and the sun gets stronger, I think we might all agree that we tend to perspire more. Cotton is great for keeping moisture and heat at bay as it whisks it away from your skin. For me, the perfect beach hat is made from cotton. Drop it in the water – no problem; lay it flat, and it will dry out perfectly.
Not to mention, I think cotton yarn really highlights this beautiful crochet stitch in the best way.
If you are moving into cooler months when you come across this post, then YES! This sun hat could also be made in acrylic, which is great for fall or cooler spring or fall days.
You can choose any worsted weight yarn; again, have fun with colours, make it seasonal, or maybe striped. Lion brand yarns have lots of beautiful yarns that would work; just be sure when you order that you get a few extra skeins of yarn since I have only made this up in cotton and am not sure about the exact amount for a different yarn.
Check out www.yarnsub.com; this is a great resource for yarn substitutes.
Wire for the Brim: How to choose wire for your crochet sun hat
– Think about the application of the wire – is it holding up a big brim? Or do you just want a little support? (Think bras on this one, ladies.)
– How will the hat be used? Is it worn by a toddler that will bend and throw the hat all over the place but grow out of it quickly? Or will it be worn by a fashionable young lady who will care for it, treat it gently?
If you are looking for the best wire for the brim of your sun hat, then you may want to consider using a stiff wire. This type of wire will hold its shape better and will not create any flapping or movement when you are wearing your hat.
Another important factor to consider when choosing a wire for the brim of your sun hat is the gauge. This refers to the thickness of the wire. A thicker gauge will make the brim of your hat more durable, while a thinner gauge may be less sturdy.
Let me know – did this take the mystery out of putting a wire in your hat?
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Free Crochet Sun Hat Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner / Easy
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- slst – slip stitch
- rpt – repeat
Gauge
Using 6.5 mm hook and Bernat Handicrafter yarn
14 rows and 14 sc = 4” X 4’
Finished Measurement
Adult 22” x 8 ½”
Materials Needed
- 5.50 mm crochet hook
- 6.50 mm crochet hook
- Bernat Handicrafter Cotton 200 grams
- 50″ of 12-15 Gauge wire for the brim
Millinery Wire. Use coupon code ‘PRETTYDARN‘ to receive 10% off Millinery supplies, wires and connectors from ElsewhenMillinery in her Hat Making Supplies section. OR
Choose one of the following for securing your wire in place
- Hot glue gun
- Clear floral tape
- Wire crimp connectors – be sure that the size you choose is correct for your wire size.
Finished Crochet Sun Hat Measurement
21″ x 6.5″ Not including brim.
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Happy crocheting, Cyp 💕
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Ladies Lacey Crochet Sun Hat Free Pattern
*Rounds 1 thru 15 are worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Starting at the top of the hat
Using 6.50 mm hook Ch2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (30)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (42)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (48)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in 1st 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (54)
Rnd 10: 1 sc in 1st 8 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (60)
Rnd 11: 1 sc in 1st 9 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (66)
Rnds 12 – 15: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (66) Continuing working round 16 do not join or fasten off.
Texture Starts Here
Rnd 16: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 1st sc, *sk next 2 sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next sc* rpt from * to * around (22 ch 2 spaces made). Skip the last two stitches then join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn.
Rnd 17: 3 dc in 1st ch 2 space and each ch 2 space around (66). Join with slst to 1st dc. Ch 1 turn.
Rnd 18: Skip 1st st, (sc, ch 2, sc ) in 2nd dc, *sk next 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc* rpt from * to * around (22 ch 2 spaces made). Skip the last two stitches then join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn.
Rnd 19: 3 dc in 1st ch 2 space and each ch2 space around (66). Join with slst to 1st dc. Ch 1 turn.
Rnd 20: Skip 1st st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd dc, *sk next 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc* rpt from * to * around (22 ch 2 spaces made). Skip the last two stitches then do not turn. Continue with round 21 below.
The following rounds will be worked continuously without joining including the brim.
Change to 5.50 mm hook
Rnd 21: Sc in 1st sc, sc in ch 2 sp, sc in next sc. *sc in next sc, sc in ch 2 sp, sc in next sc* rpt from * to * until the end of the round. (66)
Rnd 22: Sc in 1st and each sc around (66)
CROCHET SUN HAT BRIM
Using 5.50 mm hook
Rnd 1: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * until end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (77)
Rnd 2: 1 sc in 1st 6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * until end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (88)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * until end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (99)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 8 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts* rpt from * to * until end of rnd. Place 2 sc in last st. (110)
Rnds 5 & 6: Sc in 1st and each st around (110)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 9 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts* rpt from * to * until end of rnd. (121) Place 2 sc in last st.
Rnd 8: Sc in 1st and each st around (121)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in 1st 10 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 10 sts* rpt from * to * until end of rnd. (132) Place 2 sc in last st.
Rnd 10: Sc in 1st and each st around (132)
Wire Edging for Brim
Measure around brim of hat and then cut wire allowing for a 3-4 inch overlap. We will trim this at the end, it is better to have extra wire so that it is easier to work with.
Rnd 11: Work sc around the wire in each single crochet around, stopping before you work the last 8 – 10 stitches.
At this point we want to secure the wire and this can be done a number of ways. Pick which ever works best for you. My favourite method is using the hot glue gun but all work well.
Securing wire in place
No matter the method you choose this next step is important. We need to mark the wire so that when we are securing it, it stays the exact size that it needs to be.
This is really easy, but there are just a couple of steps to make sure to get it in the right place.
Step 1. Lay your hat flat, and smooth the brim down with your hands.
Step 2. Make sure the wires are over lapping at least one inch.
Step 3. Get a permanent marker and mark both wires in the middle of the overlap.
Step 4. Trim wires so that the overlap is no larger than 1” to 1 ½”.
At this point, you will want to choose the method of securing the wire in place. The two I recommend are either the floral tape or hot glue.
I used the hot glue, you can see in the next photo.
When using the hot glue, you will need to hold the wire in place as it cools and starts to set. I did the top part of the wire, then flipped the hat over to do the underside next.
If you are using the tape, start in the middle where we marked with the black marker and work to each end wrapping the tape continually around the wire until then ends are covered. You want to make sure that there are no sharp ends exposed.
Once you have worked to one end, cut the tape and start from the middle again working back to the opposite end.
Once the wire is secure, continue to work sc around the unfinished stitches of round 11.
Rnd 12: For the final round, work a spike stitch or long single crochet into round 11 all the way around the brim. Fasten off.
Spike Stitch: Insert hook into sc in round 11 and complete single crochet. Note, because this is a tall stitch be sure to pull the loop to the current height of round 12 then, finish pulling through the two loops on your hook.
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I made the bag and this hat will match.
Thats great! I hope you love it :)