Happy Sunshine! With summer being a time for outdoor activities and little bit less crochet time (at least for some), quick patterns are a great way to get some hook/yarn time in. And this easy crochet sun hat pattern is ideal!
This sun hat crochet tutorial will have you whipping these up in no time!
Keep the sun out of your eyes and off your head with this crocheted sun hat. The design resembles the unique, overturned Fritillaria flower. With its short brim, this design is perfect for everyday use.
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Love this color? Check out the Furls Whims Merino DK Yarn Review here!
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Kim's test
Lindsey's test
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Sun Hat Crochet Tutorial
Materials:
- Yarn: Up to 1 Hank Furls Crochet DK Whims Merino or 196 yards DK weight yarn
- Hook: Furls G+ 4.5mm Candy Shop Hook
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- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Measuring Tape
Sizing:
Size | Length | Circumference |
|---|---|---|
3-10 Years | 7.5" | 20" |
Teen/Adult | 8.5" | 22" |
Gauge:
18 dc, 10 rows = 4”
The Furls G+ 4.5mm Candy Shop Hook was used to create this pattern. When using this hook, my gauge differed from when using a different 4.5mm hook. Please always check gauge to ensure the best fit!
Pattern Key:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Dc Cl: Double Crochet Cluster (click link for tutorial)
- Dc2tog: Double Crochet 2 Together
- YO: Yarn Over
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- *: Repeat as directed
- { }: Follow direction per size
Difficulty:
Easy
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Special Pattern Notes:
Beginning chain does not count as a stitch unless noted.
When stitch counts are listed, they will be listed in sequential order. Chains are not included in counts.
Specialty Stitching
Double Crochet Cluster (dc cl): YO, insert hook into indicated stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and insert hook into same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through 3 loops on hook
Find a Double Crochet Cluster Tutorial here.
Top of Sun Hat
Magic Circle
R1: Ch 2, 12 dc in circle, join – 12 sts
R2: Ch 2, dc in same, ch 1, *dc in next, ch 1, repeat * around, join – 12 sts
R3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same, ch 2, *2 dc in next, ch 2, repeat * around, join – 24 sts
R4: Slst in next dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, *3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 36 sts
R5: Slst in next dc, ch 2, dc in same, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, *dc in next, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 48 sts
R6: Slst in next dc, ch 2, dc in same and next, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, *dc in next 2, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 60 sts
R7: Slst in next dc, ch 2, dc in same and next 2, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, *dc in next 3, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 72 sts
Stop here for 3-10 years, continue to Round 9
R8: Slst in next dc, ch 2, dc in same and next 3, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, *dc in next 4, 3 dc in next, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 84 sts
R9: Slst in next dc, ch 2, dc in same and next {3, 4}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, *dc in next {4, 5}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, skip chs, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 72, 84 sts
Repeat Round 9 until length measures {6”, 6.5”} in length.
Brim
R1: Slst in next dc, ch 2, starting in same, dc2tog, dc in next {2, 3}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, dc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip dc, *dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next {2, 3}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, dc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 72, 84 sts
R2: Slst in next dc, ch 2, starting in same, dc2tog, dc in next {1, 2}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip dc, *dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next {1, 2}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 84, 96 sts
R3: Slst in next dc, ch 2, starting in same, dc2tog, dc in next {0, 1}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip dc, *dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next {0, 1}, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 96, 108 sts
Stop here for 3-10 years, continue to Round 5 below.
R4: Slst in next dc, ch 2, starting in same, dc2tog, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip dc, *dc2tog over next 2 sts, [dc, dc cl] in next st, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 120 sts
R5: Slst in next dc, ch 2, starting in same, dc2tog, ch 2, dc in next {2, 3} dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next {2, 3} dc, ch 2, skip dc, *dc2tog over next 2 sts, ch 2, dc in next {2, 3} dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next {2, 3} dc, ch 2, skip dc, repeat * around, join – 96, 120 sts
R6: Ch 1, sc in same, 2 sc in next ch 2 space, sc in next {7, 9}, 2 sc in next ch 2 space, *sc in next, 2 sc in next ch 2 space, sc in next {7, 9}, 2 sc in next ch 2 space, repeat * around, join – 144, 168 sts
Finish off and weave in ends.
And that, my friend, is how you create this swirl sun hat!
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