Crochet Raffia Wide Brim Hat: A Stylish DIY Guide

Introduction

The Crochet Raffia Wide Brim Hat is a charming accessory that effortlessly combines style and functionality. This hat is not only a fashion statement but also provides great sun protection with its wide brim, making it perfect for sunny beach days or outdoor adventures. The raffia material gives it a lightweight and breathable feel, keeping you comfortable in warmer weather.

Materials Needed

Here are the materials you'll need to get started:

• 3 Balls Premier Raffia Yarn
• J Hook – Adult S/M
• K Hook – Adult L/XL

Notes

Keep a loose tension. This is a super-wide brim hat. Feel free to stop crocheting any time the brim is wide enough for you.

Crochet Instructions

RND 1: Ch 2
10 sc in 2nd ch from hook
Join to first sc w/ sl st

RND 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st)
2 dc in same st and each st around
Join to first dc w/ sl st (20 dc)

RND 3: Ch 1
Sc in same st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (30 sc)

RND 4: Ch 2 (does not count as st)
Dc in same st and next st
2 dc in next st
* Dc in next 2 st
2 dc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first dc w/ sl st (40 dc)

RND 5: Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 2 st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 3 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (50 sc)

RND 6: Ch 2 (does not count as st)
Dc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (50 dc)

RND 7: Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (50 sc)

RND 8: Rep round 6

RND 9: Rep round 7

RND 10: Rep round 6

RND 11: Rep round 7

RND 12: Rep round 6

RND 13: Rep round 7

RND 14: Ch 1
Sc in FL only of same st
2 sc in FL only of next st
* Sc in FL only of next st
2 sc in FL only of next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (75 sc)

RND 15: Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (75 sc)

RND 16: Ch 1
Sc in same st and next st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 2 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (100 sc)

RND 17: Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (100 sc)

RND 18: Ch 1
2 sc in same st
* Sc in next 3 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around until 3 st remain
Sc in next 3 st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (125 sc)

RND 19: Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (125 sc)

RND 20: Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 3 st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 4 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (150 sc)

RND 21: Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st

RND 22: Rep round 21

RND 23: Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 3 st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 4 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (180 sc)

RND 24: Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st

RND 25: Rep round 24

OPTIONAL: Sl st in each st around

Fasten off. Weave in ends.