Crochet Baby Sun Hat

Crochet baby sun hats are not only adorable but also practical for keeping your little one safe from the sun's rays. With their charming designs and soft yarn, these hats make for a sweet and stylish accessory for any sunny day outing. Whether you're heading to the beach or simply strolling in the park, a crochet baby sun hat is a must-have to add a touch of cuteness to your baby's outfit while providing protection from the sun. So, grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft a sun hat that will have your baby looking absolutely precious!

Materials

• Double knit (DK) weight 3 yarn
• Crochet hook (choose size based on desired hat size):
• 3.0 mm for 0–6 months
• 3.5 mm for 6–12 months
• 4.0 mm for 1–3 years

Notes

• You may use either a chainless double crochet start or a starting chain of two at the beginning of rounds.
• Ensure your crown diameter matches your target size based on standard baby measurements.
• Join each round with a slip stitch into the top of the first stitch.

Hat Crown

Round 1: Initial Circle

• Make a slip knot.
• Chain 3.
• Work 10 double crochets into the first chain.
• Join with a slip stitch into the top of the first stitch (ignore the initial chain).
• Pull the tail to close the center tightly.

Round 2: First Increase Round

• Work 2 double crochets into each stitch around.
• Total: 20 stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 3: Second Increase Round

• Repeat around: 2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch.
• Total: 30 stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 4: Third Increase Round

• Repeat around: 2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches.
• Total: 40 stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 5: Final Crown Increase

• Repeat around: 2 double crochets in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches.
• Total: 50 stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Hat Body

Round 6

• Work 1 double crochet in each stitch around (no increases).
• Total: 50 stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch.
• Change color by pulling the new yarn through the slip stitch to finish the round.

Second Color Section

• Work 2 rounds of 1 double crochet in each stitch.
• Work 1 round of single crochet in each stitch.
• Join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Third Color Section

• Change to the third color using the same color-change method.
• Work 2 rounds of 1 double crochet in each stitch.
• Work 1 round of single crochet in each stitch.
• Join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Brim

Round 1: Brim Increase

• Chain 1.
• Repeat around: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochets in the next stitch.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 2: Brim Shaping

• Chain 1.
• Repeat around: 1 single crochet in the next 14 stitches, 2 single crochets in the next stitch.
• Total: Approximately 80 stitches.
• Join with a slip stitch.

(Note: For a floppier brim, add more increases evenly throughout this round.)

Rounds 3–6: Straight Brim

• Work 1 single crochet into each stitch around for 4 rounds (no increases).
• Join with a slip stitch after each round.

Final Round: Optional Reverse Edge

• Chain 1 and turn your work to go in the opposite direction.
• Work 1 single crochet into each stitch around.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Finishing

• Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to fasten off.
• Using a tapestry needle:
• Thread the yarn tail under both loops of the second stitch.
• Pull through and gently tug.
• Insert the needle back into the center of the last stitch (through the back loop only).
• Adjust until neat.
• Weave in all yarn ends securely. You may split the yarn and weave in opposite directions for extra hold.