Chic Crochet Sun Hat Pattern

Chic Crochet Sun Hat Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to your next crochet project! This Chic Crochet Sun Hat pattern is designed for those sunny days when you want to stay stylish and protected from the sun. Featuring an openwork design and a wide brim, this hat is not only fashionable but also breathable, making it perfect for summer outings. Whether you're lounging at the beach or enjoying a picnic in the park, this sun hat will be your go-to accessory!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (choose your favorite color)
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch
• Scissors: For cutting the yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Create a magic ring to begin your hat. This will serve as the foundation for your crown.
2. Round 1: Inside the magic ring, work 12 double crochets (dc). To close the round, join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the first dc.
3. Round 2: Chain 3 (this counts as your first dc). In the same stitch, work another dc. Then, place 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 24 dc at the end of this round.
4. Round 3: Chain 3, then *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 36 dc at the end of this round.
5. Round 4: Chain 3, then *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 48 dc at the end of this round.
6. Continue Increasing: Continue this pattern of increasing until the crown of the hat measures approximately 7 inches in diameter. To do this, keep adding rounds where you increase the number of dc before placing 2 dc in the next stitch.
7. Work Even in Pattern Stitch: Once the crown is 7 inches in diameter, work in pattern stitch. For this, chain 1, skip the next stitch, and dc in the next stitch. Repeat this around until the hat measures 6 inches from the crown.
8. Brim Round 1: For the brim, chain 3, then dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain-3.
9. Brim Round 2: Chain 3, then *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
10. Brim Round 3: Chain 3, then dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st.
11. Finish Up: Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own chic crochet sun hat. Enjoy wearing it on sunny days and show off your handmade creation!