Crochet Sun Hat Pattern For Breezy Outfits During Summer Days

Stay stylish and sun-safe with this Crochet Sun Hat Pattern as the perfect blend of function and fashion. Whether you're heading to the beach, strolling through the garden, or enjoying a sunny picnic, this easy-to-follow pattern helps you create a lightweight, breathable hat that’s both flattering and protective.

Crochet Sun Hat Pattern

Using just basic stitches and minimal shaping, it’s ideal for beginners yet rewarding for experienced crocheters looking to whip up a quick summer essential. Customize this Crochet Sun Hat with your favorite colors, ribbons, or edging styles to make it uniquely yours!

Materials Needed

Polyester macrame cord
3mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Scissors
Lighter (optional, to seal yarn ends)

Starting the Hat

Slip Knot and Foundation Chain

Make a slip knot
Chain 2

Round 1: Base Circle

Work 6 single crochets into the second chain from the hook
Slip stitch into the first single crochet
Place a stitch marker in this last stitch

Crown Increases

Round 2: Increase

Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around
Remove the stitch marker before the last stitch
Place 2 single crochets in that stitch
Mark the last stitch with the stitch marker
Continue working in continuous rounds; do not join with slip stitch anymore

Round 3: 1-2 Increase Pattern

Pattern: 1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in next stitch
Repeat this sequence all around
End with 1 single crochet before the stitch marker
Remove the stitch marker, place 2 single crochets in that stitch
Place marker in the last stitch

For Round 4: 2-1 Increase Pattern

Pattern: 1 single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in next
Repeat this all the way around

Round 5: 3-1 Increase Pattern

Pattern: 1 single crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 single crochets in 4th stitch
Repeat the pattern
End with 3 single crochets before the stitch marker
Place 2 single crochets in the stitch with the marker
Replace stitch marker in the last stitch

Round 6: 4-1 Increase Pattern

Pattern: 1 single crochet in next 4 stitches, 2 single crochets in 5th
Repeat all around
The crown diameter should now be around 7.5 inches

Hat Body (No Increases)

Creating Height

Remove the stitch marker
Insert 1 single crochet in next stitch
Replace the stitch marker in that first stitch
Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around continuously
Repeat this round for 22 rows
The body should measure approximately 4.5 inches from the last increase row

Brim of the Hat

Row 1: Beginning Increases

Pattern: 1 single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in 3rd
Work 1 single crochet in the next 16 stitches
2 single crochets in the next stitch
Repeat this pattern (2 sc in 1, then 16 sc) all around
End with 2 single crochets in the last stitch
Place stitch marker in the last stitch

Row 2: Gradual Increases

Pattern: 1 single crochet in next 4 stitches, 2 single crochets in 5th
Then, 1 single crochet in next 17 stitches
2 single crochets in the next stitch
Repeat pattern (17 sc, 2 sc) all the way around
Finish with 2 single crochets in the last stitch
Replace stitch marker in that last stitch

For Row 3: Final Increase Round

Pattern: 1 single crochet in next 6 stitches, 2 single crochets in 7th
Then, 1 single crochet in next 18 stitches
2 single crochets in the 19th stitch
Repeat the sequence (18 sc, 2 sc) all around
Brim should now be approximately 4 inches wide

Finishing the Brim

Final Round Before Edging

After your last increase, place 1 single crochet in each remaining stitch
Remove the stitch marker
Slip stitch into the next stitch to close the round

Edging with Fan Stitch

Fan Stitch Pattern

Insert 1 single crochet in the next stitch
Skip 2 stitches
In the 3rd stitch, place 5 double crochets (this forms a fan)
Skip 2 stitches
In the 3rd stitch, insert 1 single crochet
Repeat this pattern (skip 2, 5 dc, skip 2, 1 sc) all around

Completing the Fan Edging

After your last fan, skip 2 stitches
In the 3rd stitch, insert a single crochet
If 2 stitches remain, slip stitch into the first single crochet of the first fan
Pull loop through to secure