Handmade Crochet Floppy Hat: A Stylish Summer Accessory

Crochet floppy hats are the perfect accessory that effortlessly combines style and comfort. These versatile hats offer a charmingly laid-back vibe while providing excellent sun protection for those sunny days. Whether your doll is strolling through a farmer's market or lounging at the beach, a crochet floppy hat adds a touch of bohemian chic to any outfit.

Materials

• 3 ply monaco mercerized cotton (lace weight yarn)
• 1.25 mm hook
• Scissors
• Piece of leatherette
• Fabric glue
• Needle for weaving ends

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Chain = ch
• Double crochet = dc
• Single crochet = sc
• Half double crochet = hdc
• Slip stitch = sl.st.
• Round = rd
• (**) = stitch count
• Increase = dc on the same stitch

Make a magic circle.

Note: ch2 is not counted as dc.

Pattern Instructions

Round 1

Ch 2, make 12 dc inside the magic circle, sl.st. on the first dc. (12)

Round 2

Ch 2, 2 dc in each of the stitches.

Round 3

Ch 2, dc on the same st., increase on the next, *dc, increase on the next* repeat this ** until you reach the last st. (36) sl.st. on the 1st dc.

Round 4

Ch 2, dc on the same st., dc on the next 10 sts., increase on the next, 11 dc, increase, 11 dc, increase (39) sl.st. on the 1st dc.

Round 5

Ch 2, 39 dc. sl.st. on the 1st dc.

Change color of yarn, do not cut the 1st yarn color; we will continue it later.

Round 6

Ch 2, 39 hdc.

Round 7

Ch 1, 39 sc.

For the Brim

Back on the 1st color of yarn. You can cut the 2nd color.

Round 8

Working on the front loops. Ch 1, sc on the same st., sc on the next, increase on the next. *sc, sc, increase* repeat ** until you reach the last st. sl.st. on the 1st sc.

Round 9

Both loops ch 1, sc all around. sl.st.

Round 10

Ch 1, *sc, increase* repeat ** all around. sl.st.

Rounds 11 - 12

Ch 1, sc all around.

Round 13

Ch 1, *sc, sc, increase* repeat ** all around.

Round 14

Ch 1, sc all, sl.st. and cut the yarn.

Cut the leatherette into 3 pcs. see the picture below.

Just follow this step-by-step picture to make the ribbon for the hat.

Just glue it on the side of the hat and we're done!!