The arrival of warm summer weather means it’s time for all sorts of adventures: swimming, hiking, barbecues, and more! And there’s no better way to stay cool during those adventures than wearing a sun hat. This round-up includes tons of sun hat styles in a range of sizes that will work for the whole family, so let’s dive in!
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1. Granny Square Bucket Hat
The granny square design of this bucket hat makes it perfectly customizable, since you can choose to mix and match your favorite colors. Plus, it provides cooling ventilation for hot summer days. You’ll need worsted weight cotton yarn, and you can adjust the size of the hat by changing your hook size. The pattern calls for basic stitches plus the cluster stitch, so this is a good beginner project.
2. Easy Crochet Bucket Hat
Here’s another free sun hat pattern by the same designer, and this one is even simpler to make! It uses only single crochet stitches, and it’s a great project for using up scrap yarn. The designer suggests Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn because it provides structure, and the natural fiber will keep you cool all summer. The pattern includes instructions for sizes toddler through adult XL, so you can make hats for everyone in your family.
3. Dahlia Crochet Sun Hat
This hat has a beautiful design, and I absolutely love how the floral-like crown transitions into a solid brim. It looks amazing in pink, but any color you choose will be gorgeous as well. You’ll need worsted weight cotton yarn and a knowledge of basic stitches plus the 2dc and 3dc cluster and reverse single crochet, which are all described in the pattern. All your loved ones will stay cool this summer, because the pattern covers six sizes from infant through adult.
4. Brisa Hat
This hat has a beautiful open trim design that will keep you cool, plus scalloped edges that remind me of the beach. It truly is an easy, breezy hat! The pattern is available in both English and Spanish and calls for only simple stitches, so this is a good choice for beginners.
5. Seaside Sun Hat
This super-elegant sun hat has a wide brim to keep you shaded even on the sunniest beach days. The textured bands add a pop of style, and you can choose whether or not to stiffen the brim with fabric stiffener. You’ll need two skeins of 24/7 Cotton Yarn or one of the many alternatives the designer lists. This is a good project for intermediate beginners, or for crocheters who want to learn new skills, because you’ll need to know the cable stitch, cable decrease, and sc3tog decrease, which are all explained in the pattern.
6. Crochet Desert Sun Hat
This hat is completely gorgeous! I especially love how the designer added fabric hat bands that accentuate her yarn colors. The crown of the hat has a lacy open design to keep you cool all summer long, and the brim is structured to provide shade. To make this hat, you’ll need knowledge of simple stitches, some DK weight yarn, and fun matching fabric to let your personality shine.
7. Wide Brim Crochet Sun Hat
This hat has a super-wide brim, so it’s perfect for a day at the beach! You’ll need either raffia or sport-weight acrylic yarn, plus some fishing line to stiffen the brim and a steam iron to shape the hat. The pattern comes with 2 brim size options: 5 inches and 6 inches. And it calls for only simple stitches, so it’s a good beginner project.
8. Makin’ Lemonade Sunhat
This summery yellow sun hat uses Lion Brand Rewind, a polyester-viscose tape yarn that’s machine washable. The pattern includes instructions for two sizes—small/medium and large/extra large—and also has descriptions for the 2dc cluster stitch and front-post single crochet. That makes it perfect for crocheters who want to add new skills to their repertoire!
9. “Let the Sun Shine!” Sun Hat
This super-cute sun hat is made with DROPS Paris, an aran/worsted cotton yarn. My favorite part is the cord woven through, and you can choose any color combination that fits your fancy. You’ll need to know easy stitches plus front-crossed double crochet, back-crossed double crochet, and chainless starting double crochet. The pattern links to video tutorials for all three, so if you’re a beginner looking to branch out, this is a great sun hat to make.
10. Crochet June Sun Hat
This easy breezy sun hat takes just 2 skeins of yarn, and it’s the perfect project for beginners: the pattern calls for easy stitches, doesn’t require any special stiffening steps, and even includes a video tutorial! You’re sure to stay both cool and stylish all summer long with this hat.
11. Brickwork Summer Sun Hat
The fun texture of this Brickwork sun hat will be all the rage with your whole family, so it’s great that there’s also a pattern for kids’ sizes. The hat is made with worsted weight cotton yarn and simple stitches, plus the front-post double crochet stitch. If you’re not familiar with that one, don’t worry: there are instructions and also a link to a more detailed tutorial.
12. Pebble Beach Hat
Between its scalloped design and floppy brim, the Pebble Beach Hat is absolutely stunning. And the cord tied in a bow adds a pop of feminine style. You can use any worsted-weight yarn for this hat, but I’d recommend going with a cotton yarn like the designer did, since natural fibers are best for staying cool in the summer heat. The pattern includes six sizes from newborn through adult, and you’ll only need to know easy stitches.
13. Valerie’s Sun Hat
Does your kid need a hat for the summer? Look no further than this adorable Valerie’s Sun Hat pattern, which includes sizes for infants, toddlers, and children. You’ll need worsted weight cotton yarn and knowledge of basic stitches, and there’s even a video tutorial, so this is a great beginner project.
14. Toddler Cotton Sun Hat
Another great kids’ sun hat is this one by My Hobby is Crochet. It’s super cute and customizable: you can choose any two colors of yarn, and make the hat with or without the flower applique. You’ll need sport-weight cotton yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the twisted single crochet stitch. The designer has linked to a tutorial that includes written, photo, and video instructions for the twisted sc, so this is a good pattern for learners of all types.
15. Floppy Sun Hat
The colorful stripes on this sun hat are super fun and will look amazing at the pool or anywhere else you go this summer! The pattern calls for cotton DK yarn, and using wire to stiffen the outer brim is an optional step. It’s written in UK terms, and if you want to convert it to US terms, check out this article. This is an awesome beginner project because it uses easy stitches—just be sure you’re comfortable with color changes or are ready to learn that skill.
15. Summer Breeze Hat
This gorgeous sun hat would fit right in at a summer garden party or an elegant tea party. It’s made with easy stitches plus the front-post double crochet stitch. The pattern is best for beginners who have a bit of experience, because you’ll need to use crochet thread and millinery wire.
17. Marlene Hat
Here’s another beautiful hat with a stunning floral applique that makes it perfect for fancier summer events. You’ll need two sizes of cotton yarn: sport weight for the applique and worsted/aran for the body of the hat. The pattern calls for simple stitches, so the hat is a breeze to make!
18. Floppy Brim Hat
The scallop stitch used in this pattern makes for a beachy, summery hat. The pattern includes sizes small, medium, and large, and gauge is important, so make sure you work up a swatch before starting the hat. The designer used J&P Coats crochet nylon, which is discontinued, but you can find a substitute at YarnSub. You’ll need to know easy stitches plus the scallop stitch (5 double-crochet in the same stitch), so this is a great hat to make even as a beginner crocheter.
19. Granny Stitch Sun Hat for Toddlers
Let’s end the round-up with a super-cute toddler sun hat! The pattern includes sizes 12 months through 3 years, and you can use any worsted-weight yarn in your kids’ favorite colors. You’ll only need to chain, single crochet, and slip stitch, so this hat is a breeze to create!
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