Crochet Summer Hat: The Perfect Summer Accessory

A Crochet Summer Hat is the perfect accessory to keep you cool and stylish during the hot summer months. With its breathable design and intricate crochet pattern, this hat not only protects you from the sun but also adds a touch of charm to your summer outfits. Whether you're heading to the beach, a picnic, or simply strolling around town, a Crochet Summer Hat is a must-have item that brings both practicality and fashion together effortlessly.

Materials

Yarn: Cotton Mac yarn

Hook: 2.5 mm

Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• dc: Double crochet
• sc: Single crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sp: Space

Hat Pattern

Crown of the Hat

Round 1:

Start with a slip knot. Make 4 chains (ch).

Insert the hook into the first ch to form a ring with a slip stitch (sl st). Within the ring, make 16 double crochets (dc). Finish with a sl st into the top of the first dc.

Round 2:

Begin with 4 ch (counts as a dc and ch 1 space). Alternate between making 1 dc and 1 ch in each dc from the previous round. At the end, sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning 4 ch.

Round 3:

Start with 3 ch (acts as a dc). Make another dc in the same st. Ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, and make 2 dc in the next dc from previous round. Continue this pattern across, ending the round with a sl st in the 3rd ch of starting ch.

Round 4:

Start with 3 ch (acts as a dc). Make 1 dc into next dc of the previous round. Ch 2, and alternate with 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc of previous round. Continue the sequence till the end, then sl st into the 3rd ch of starting ch.

Round 5:

Start with 3 ch as a dc. Increase the number of dc in this round by making another dc in the same st, then making 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc. Continue with ch 2, repeat the group pattern (2 dc into first st, 1 dc into the next st) till end, then finish with a sl st.

Round 6:

Start with 3 ch as a dc. Increase by adding another dc in the same st and 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc. Continue with ch 2 after each group.

Round 7:

Start the same way, increasing 1 more stitch to have a pattern of 2 dc in the first st, followed by 1 dc each in the next 4 st. Repeat with ch.

Diameter: Upon reaching a diameter of 6.5 inches, you will stop increasing stitches.

Body of the Hat

Round 8 and onwards:

Start with 3 ch. Make 2 dc in the first st, then 1 dc in the next 3 st, skip the last st of each group. Make 2 ch, and repeat until you’ve achieved the desired height of the hat body by repeating this round.

Brim of the Hat

First Brim Round:

Make 1 ch, then sc in the same st and in each of next 3 dc. Make 2 sc in each ch 2 sp. Repeat around, finishing with a sl st.

Second Brim Round:

Start with 2 ch, make half double crochet (hdc) in second st and in each sc around. Finish the round with a sl st.

Third Brim Round:

Begin with 3 ch, skip next hdc, and make 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the next st (creating a V-stitch). Skip next st, dc in the following st, skip one, and repeat V-stitch pattern.

Fourth Brim Round:

With 3 ch, make 1 dc and then 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc into the ch 2 sp from previous round. Skip 2 st, dc in next dc, repeat V-stitch pattern in each ch 2 sp.

Continue Adding V-Stitch Rounds:

Repeat the V-stitch round pattern for the desired brim width.

Final Brim Round:

Make 1 ch and sc in the first st. Sc in each dc, and make 3 sc in each ch 2 sp around. End with a sl st and fasten off. Weave in the end.

Conclusion

The summer hat is complete and ready to be worn! Feel free to adjust the rounds to suit the size and fit as needed.