This adorable mini straw hat crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Using just 100% cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, you can create a charming little hat that’s ideal for dolls, home décor, summer keychains, or even as a cute gift topper.
Crochet Mini Straw Hat
The pattern walks you through each round step by step, starting with a double magic ring and ending with a perfectly shaped brim. Lightweight, customizable, and quick to finish, this project is a great way to use up leftover yarn and add a bit of sunshine flair to your crochet collection.
Materials
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 100% cotton yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Beginning (Double Magic Ring)
- Wrap yarn twice around your finger.
- Insert hook under both loops, pull up a loop, and chain one to secure (this chain does not count as a stitch).
Round 1
- Crochet 8 single crochets into the ring.
- Pull the yarn tail to close the circle.
- Slip stitch into the first single crochet to finish the round.
Round 2 (Increase)
- Chain one.
- Do two single crochets in each stitch around (16 stitches total).
- Slip stitch to join.
For Round 3
- Chain one.
- Pattern: one single crochet, then two single crochets in the next stitch.
- Repeat around (24 stitches).
- Slip stitch to join.
Round 4
- Chain one.
- Pattern: one single crochet, then an increase.
- Repeat around (36 stitches).
- Slip stitch to join.
Rounds 5-9 (Building the Sides)
- For five rounds, do one single crochet in each stitch.
- Start each round with a chain one and join with a slip stitch.
- This forms the sides of the hat.
Round 10 (Expanding for the Brim)
- Chain one.
- Pattern: five single crochets, then an increase.
- Repeat around (42 stitches).
- Slip stitch to join.
Round 11
- Chain one.
- Pattern: an increase, then two single crochets.
- Repeat around (56 stitches).
- Slip stitch to join.
Rounds 12-14 (Final Rows of the Brim)
- For three rounds, do one single crochet in each stitch.
- Begin each round with a chain one and end with a slip stitch.
- Maintain 56 stitches throughout.
Finishing
- After round 14, fasten off and weave in the yarn tail.
- Fold the brim down where the sides end and gently shape the hat.
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