How to make Crochet Sun Hat Tutorial

Here’s a beginner-friendly Crochet Sun Hat Tutorial that walks you through making a simple yet stylish sun hat. You’ll use basic stitches, so it’s suitable for an advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter.

🧶 Materials Needed

Cotton yarn (lightweight or DK) — 100–150g
Crochet hook (typically 3.5mm–4.5mm depending on yarn)
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle
(Optional) Wire or interfacing for brim support

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
inc – increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

👒 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Crown (Top of Hat)

This is worked in the round, starting with a magic circle.

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2 (counts as dc), work 11 dc in ring. Sl st to top of ch-2. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Sl st to join. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next) repeat around. (48 dc)
Round 5–7: Continue increasing evenly (add 1 dc between increases each round) until the circle reaches ~6.5 inches in diameter (adult size).

2. Sides (Body of the Hat)

No more increasing; just work evenly.

Rounds 8–15 (or until desired height):
Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Tip: You can switch to hdc or sc for tighter stitches.

3. Brim

Increase again to create a flare.

Round 16: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next) around.
Round 17: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next) around.
Round 18: dc in each stitch around.
Optional: Add wire or interfacing inside the brim edge for stiffness.

Adjust brim width as you like—more rounds = wider brim.

🧼 Finishing

Fasten off and weave in ends using the yarn needle.
Lightly block the hat to shape.
Optionally, add a ribbon, bow, or string tie.

📺 Want a Video Tutorial?

If you’d like, I can also find a YouTube video tutorial for a crochet sun hat. Would you like me to do that?

Let me know if you want a child-size version or something more decorative!