Crochet Sun Hat: A Stylish Summer Accessory
Nothing says summer style quite like a crochet sun hat! This versatile and trendy accessory serves both fashion and function by adding a touch of bohemian flair while protecting you from the sun's rays. Whether you're lounging on the beach or strolling through a farmer's market, a crochet sun hat is the perfect way to elevate your outfit and stay cool under the sun. With its lightweight and breathable design, you can rock this cute accessory all season long without compromising on comfort. So, grab your favorite crochet sun hat, embrace the sunshine, and let your style shine as bright as the summer sun!
Materials Needed
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- yo: yarn over
- sp(s): space(s)
- sc: single crochet
- slanted puff stitch
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- SM: stitch marker
Experience Level
Easy / Intermediate
Gauge
Measurements are given throughout the crown and are used to check your gauge.
Fits Head Sizes
- Toddler: 18″ – 19″ circumference – 270 yards
- Child: 19″ – 20.5″ circumference – 290 yards
- Teen / Adult Small: 21″ – 22″ circumference – 320 yards
- Adult Medium / Large: 22.5″ – 23.5″ circumference – 340 yards
Special Stitches
Slanted Puff Stitch (slanted puff st)
Insert your hook into the indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop that’s wide enough to reach around the two sc worked before it, yo, insert your hook into the same stitch, yo, pull up another wide loop, yo, pull through all loops on your hook. Scroll down in this blog post for a step-by-step photo tutorial.
Pattern Notes
Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Rewind in Willow was used for the sample. Other comparable yarns may be used as long as gauge is met. See the Alternative Yarn notes above.
Lion Brand Yarns Rewind in Willow, bulky weight / 5 yarn, 70% Polyester / 30% Viscose (219 yards / 200 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz)
Yardage & Color
Willow #523-124W (2 balls for every size)
Sun Hat Construction
This crochet sun hat is crocheted in one piece from the crown to the outer edge of the brim using single crochet stitches and slanted puff stitches.
Stiffening the Brim
See the notes at the end of this blog post for ideas to help stiffen the brim on your hat.
The Braided Puff Stitch Photo Tutorial is below the written crochet pattern.
Crochet Sun Hat Pattern
Toddler Size Sun Hat
Single Crochet Rounds
The rounds of single crochet in this crochet sun hat are worked in continuous rounds (also known as crocheting in a spiral) to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Slanted Puff Stitch Rounds
You will work two consecutive rounds of slanted puff stitches to create each braided section around the sun hat. The rounds of slanted puff stitches will be joined at the end and then turned to work in the opposite direction. The first round of slanted puff stitches will be worked with the RS facing and the second round will be worked with the WS facing.
RND 1: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)
RND 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (18 sts)
RND 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (24 sts)
Continued Rounds
RND 5: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (30 sts)
RND 6: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (36 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your circle should be 3″ at this point. If your circle is not 3″ in diameter, adjust your hook size until it is. If your circle is larger than 3″ in diameter, decrease your hook size. If your circle is smaller than 3″ in diameter, increase your hook size.
RND 7: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (42 sts)
RND 8: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (48 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (54 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your sun hat should measure 4-1/2″ at this point.
RND 10: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 17 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (54 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 11: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 18 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (54 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Increase Round
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 12: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times. Do not join. (60 sts)
RNDs 13 - 14: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (60 sts)
RND 15: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 19 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (60 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 16: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 20 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (60 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 17: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (60 sts)
RNDs 18 - 19: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (60 sts)
RNDs 20 - 21: Rep RNDs 15 - 16. (60 sts)
RND 22: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (60 sts)
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Toddler Brim.
Toddler Brim
Tip! If you prefer a less floppy brim, go down a hook size or two.
RND 1: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) work from ( to ) 18 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (78 sts)
RND 2: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (78 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 3 sts. Do not join. (93 sts)
RND 4: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (93 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 3 sts. Do not join. (108 sts)
RND 6: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (108 sts)
RND 7: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 3 sts. Do not join. (123 sts)
RND 8: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (123 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 3 sts. Do not join. (138 sts)
RND 10: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (138 sts)
Your brim at this point should be 2-1/2″ wide.
RND 11: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 45 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (138 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 12: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 46 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (138 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 13: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Join with a sl st to the first st. (138 sts)
The width of your hat brim should be 3-1/2″.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue below to the Decorative Tie, if desired.
Child Size Sun Hat
Single Crochet Rounds
The rounds of single crochet in this crochet sun hat are worked in continuous rounds (also known as crocheting in a spiral) to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Slanted Puff Stitch Rounds
You will work two consecutive rounds of slanted puff stitches to create each braided section around the sun hat. The rounds of slanted puff stitches will be joined at the end and then turned to work in the opposite direction. The first round of slanted puff stitches will be worked with the RS facing and the second round will be worked with the WS facing.
RND 1: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)
RND 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (18 sts)
RND 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (24 sts)
Continued Rounds
RND 5: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (30 sts)
RND 6: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (36 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your circle should be 3″ at this point. If your circle is not 3″ in diameter, adjust your hook size until it is. If your circle is larger than 3″ in diameter, decrease your hook size. If your circle is smaller than 3″ in diameter, increase your hook size.
RND 7: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (42 sts)
RND 8: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (48 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (54 sts)
RND 10: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (60 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your sun hat should measure 5″ at this point.
RND 11: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 19 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (60 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 12: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 20 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (60 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Increase Round
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 13: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times. Do not join. (66 sts)
RNDs 14 - 15: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (66 sts)
RND 16: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 21 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (66 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 17: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 22 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (66 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 18: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (66 sts)
RNDs 19 - 20: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (66 sts)
RNDs 21 - 22: Rep RNDs 16 - 17. (66 sts)
RND 23: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (66 sts)
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Brim.
Child Brim
Tip! If you prefer a less floppy brim, go down a hook size or two.
RND 1: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) work from ( to ) 18 times, sc in the remaining 12 sts. Do not join. (84 sts)
RND 2: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (84 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 9 sts. Do not join. (99 sts)
RND 4: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (99 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 9 sts. Do not join. (114 sts)
RND 6: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (114 sts)
RND 7: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 9 sts. Do not join. (129 sts)
RND 8: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (129 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 9 sts. Do not join. (144 sts)
RND 10: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (144 sts)
Your brim at this point should be 2-1/2″ wide.
RND 11: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 47 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (144 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 12: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 48 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (144 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 13: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Join with a sl st to the first st. (144 sts)
The width of your hat brim should be 3-1/2″.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue below to Decorative Tie, if desired.
Teen / Adult Small Size Sun Hat
Single Crochet Rounds
The rounds of single crochet in this crochet sun hat are worked in continuous rounds (also known as crocheting in a spiral) to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Slanted Puff Stitch Rounds
You will work two consecutive rounds of slanted puff stitches to create each braided section around the sun hat. The rounds of slanted puff stitches will be joined at the end and then turned to work in the opposite direction. The first round of slanted puff stitches will be worked with the RS facing and the second round will be worked with the WS facing.
RND 1: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)
RND 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (18 sts)
Continued Rounds
RND 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (24 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (30 sts)
RND 6: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (36 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your circle should be 3″ at this point. If your circle is not 3″ in diameter, adjust your hook size until it is. If your circle is larger than 3″ in diameter, decrease your hook size. If your circle is smaller than 3″ in diameter, increase your hook size.
RND 7: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (42 sts)
RND 8: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (48 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (54 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your circle should be just over 4-1/2″ at this point.
RND 10: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (60 sts)
RND 11: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (66 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your sun hat should measure 5-1/2″ at this point.
RND 12: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 21 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (66 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 13: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 22 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (66 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Increase Round
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 14: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times. Do not join. (72 sts)
RNDs 15 - 16: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (72 sts)
RND 17: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 23 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (72 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 18: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 24 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (72 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 19: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (72 sts)
RNDs 20 - 21: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (72 sts)
RNDs 22 - 23: Rep RNDs 17 - 18. (72 sts)
RND 24: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (72 sts)
Do not fasten off. Continue below to the Brim.
Teen / Adult Small Brim
Tip! If you prefer a less floppy brim, go down a hook size or two.
RND 1: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) work from ( to ) 18 times. Do not join. (90 sts)
RND 2: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (90 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times. Do not join. (105 sts)
RND 4: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (105 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times. Do not join. (120 sts)
RND 6: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (120 sts)
RND 7: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times. Do not join. (135 sts)
RND 8: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (135 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times. Do not join. (150 sts)
RND 10: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (150 sts)
RND 11: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times. Do not join. (165 sts)
RND 12: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (165 sts)
Your brim at this point should be 3″ wide.
RND 13: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 54 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (165 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 14: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 55 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (165 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 15: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Join with a sl st to the first st. (165 sts)
The width of your hat brim should be 4″.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue below to the Decorative Tie, if desired.
Adult Medium / Large Sun Hat
Single Crochet Rounds
The rounds of single crochet in this crochet sun hat are worked in continuous rounds (also known as crocheting in a spiral) to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.
Slanted Puff Stitch Rounds
You will work two consecutive rounds of slanted puff stitches to create each braided section around the sun hat. The rounds of slanted puff stitches will be joined at the end and then turned to work in the opposite direction. The first round of slanted puff stitches will be worked with the RS facing and the second round will be worked with the WS facing.
RND 1: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)
RND 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (18 sts)
Continued Rounds
RND 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (24 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (30 sts)
RND 6: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (36 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your circle should be 3″ at this point. If your circle is not 3″ in diameter, adjust your hook size until it is. If your circle is larger than 3″ in diameter, decrease your hook size. If your circle is smaller than 3″ in diameter, increase your hook size.
RND 7: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (42 sts)
RND 8: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (48 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (54 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your circle should be just over 4-1/2″ at this point.
RND 10: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (60 sts)
RND 11: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (66 sts)
Gauge Check: The diameter of your sun hat should measure 6″ at this point.
RND 12: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 23 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (72 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 13: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 24 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (72 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Increase Round
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 14: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times. Do not join. (72 sts)
RNDs 15 - 16: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (72 sts)
RND 17: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 25 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (72 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 18: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 26 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (72 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 19: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (72 sts)
RNDs 20 - 21: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (72 sts)
RNDs 22 - 23: Rep RNDs 17 - 18. (72 sts)
RND 24: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Do not join. (72 sts)
Do not fasten off. Continue below to the Brim.
Adult Medium / Large Brim
Tip! If you prefer a less floppy brim, go down a hook size or two.
RND 1: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) work from ( to ) 18 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (96 sts)
RND 2: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (96 sts)
RND 3: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (111 sts)
RND 4: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (111 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (126 sts)
RND 6: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (126 sts)
RND 7: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (141 sts)
RND 8: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (141 sts)
RND 9: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (156 sts)
RND 10: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (156 sts)
RND 11: (2 sc into the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts) work from ( to ) 15 times, sc in the remaining 6 sts. Do not join. (171 sts)
RND 12: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (171 sts)
Your brim at this point should be 3″ wide.
RND 13: Sc in each of the first 2 sts, slanted puff st into the last sc of the previous rnd, ch 1, (skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st into the skipped st, ch 1) work from ( to ) 56 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (171 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
RND 14: (skip the ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 sts, slanted puff st in the ch-1 sp from the previous rnd, ch 1) work from ( to ) 57 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc of the rnd. Turn. (171 sts) *ch-1’s are not included in stitch count.
Note: In the next round, do NOT work into the ch-1’s as they are not counted as stitches in the puff stitch rounds. Only work into the single crochet or puff stitches.
RND 15: Sc into each slanted puff st and sc around (make sure not to work into the ch-1s from the previous rnd). Join with a sl st to the first st. (171 sts)
The width of your hat brim should be 4″.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue below to the Decorative Tie, if desired.
Decorative Tie (optional)
Cut two strands of yarn, 1.5 yards long each.
Holding the two strands together as one, and with a yarn needle wrap the tie around the sun hat and weave in and out of 4 stitches (evenly spaced around the sun hat) to hold it in place.
Tie a bow. Trim the four separate strands of yarn to length.
Add a small knot to the end of each strand, if desired.
Weave the yarn under one stitch in four separate spots around the hat to secure the tie.
Tie the yarn in a bow, knot the loose ends, then trim them.
Braided Puff Stitch Tutorial
The braided puff stitch is created by working two rows of slanted puff stitches in opposite directions. The following is a step-by-step photo tutorial for the braided puff stitch used in this sun hat pattern.
Photo Above Left: Begin the first round of slanted puff stitches by working a sc in each of the two stitches marked with a black arrow. You’ll then work your first slanted puff stitch into the last stitch of the previous round (marked with a red arrow).
Photo Above Middle: The red arrow is pointing to the last stitch of the previous round where you will work the first slanted puff stitch.
Photo Above Right: Insert your hook into the last stitch of the previous round, yarn over and pull up a loop that is as long as the two single crochets are wide (as shown in the photo above). Yarn over.
Photo Above Left: Insert your hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over.
Photo Above Middle: Pull through all loops on your hook. This photo shows the first slanted puff stitch completed.
Photo Above Right: Ch 1. This photo shows the slanted puff stitch and ch-1 complete. The red arrow is pointing to the stitch you will skip next.
Photo Above Left: Skip the next st, sc in each of the next 2 stitches. The red arrow is pointing to the skipped stitch where you will work the next slanted puff stitch.
Photo Above Middle Left: Insert your hook into the skipped stitch to begin the next slanted puff stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo.
Photo Above Middle Right: Insert your hook into the same skipped stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo.
Photo Above Right: Pull through all loops on your hook, then ch-1.
Repeat the stitch pattern all the way around.
Photo Above Left: This photo shows the last slanted puff stitch of the round completed and ready to join the round. The red arrow is pointing to the first sc of the round where you will join the round. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round.
Photo Above Right: This photo shows the first round of slanted puff stitches joined.
Photo Above: This photo shows the first round of slanted puff stitches complete. Turn to begin the second round of slanted puff stitches.
Photo Above Left: Make sure you remembered to turn after completing the first round of slanted puff stitches. Skip the ch-1 sp (red arrow), sc in each of the next 2 stitches (black arrows).
Photo Above Left Middle: Work a slanted puff stitch into the ch-1 sp from the previous round (the ch-1 sp marked with a yarn needle).
Photo Above Middle Right: This photo shows a slanted puff stitch being worked into the ch-1 space.
Photo Above Right: This photo shows the first slanted puff stitch and ch-1 complete.
Photo Above Left: Skip the next ch-1 sp (marked with a yarn needle), sc in each of the next 2 stitches.
Photo Above Left Middle: Work a slanted puff stitch into the ch-1 sp from the previous round (the ch-1 sp you just skipped).
Photo Above Middle Right: Continue repeating the stitch pattern all the way around the sun hat.
Photo Above Right: This photo shows the last slanted puff stitch of the round completed and ready to join the round. The black arrow is pointing to the first sc of the round where you will join the round. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round.
The photo above shows two rounds of slanted puff stitches worked.
The photo to the left shows a close-up of the second round of slanted puff stitches. When you worked the first round of sc into the last round of slanted puff stitches, make sure to skip the sh-1 sps.
The photo above shows the crown of the sun hat complete.