Kids Sun Hat Free Crochet Pattern.
This pattern creates a child-sized sun hat with a classic, wide-brimmed design. It’s worked in rounds from the crown down, using primarily single crochet stitches. The hat features a simple, solid-color construction with a contrasting band.
Skill Level: The pattern is rated as “Easy”. It uses only single crochet stitches and basic increasing. The skills required are:
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increasing (2 sc in one stitch)
- Working in the round
- Working in the back loops only (for two specific rounds)
- Basic seaming (for the band)
- placing a marker.
Sizing: One Size, with a circumference of about 23 1/2 inches (50.5 cm). This is sized for a child, not an adult. Note the correction to round 36.
Yarn:
- Type: Lion Brand Recycled Cotton. Worsted weight.
- Amount:
- 1 ball of color A (Sunshine – 482-157)
- 1 ball of color B (Pebble Beach – 482-125)
Hooks: Lion Brand Crochet Hook – Size G-6 (4.00 mm)
Construction:
- Crown:
- The hat begins with a small chain, joined to form a ring.
- Rounds 1-13 are worked in increasing rounds of single crochet, creating a flat, circular crown. Each round increases the stitch count by 6.
- Shape Side:
- Round 14 is worked in the back loops only, creating a defined transition between the crown and the sides.
- Rounds 15-27 continue in single crochet, with a few increase rounds (17 and 22) to gradually shape the sides of the hat.
- Brim:
- Round 28 is worked in the back loops only, marking the beginning of the brim.
- Rounds 29-36 are worked in increasing rounds of single crochet, creating the wide brim. Each round increases the stitch count by 6.
- Band:
- The band is worked separately in rows using single crochet.
- It’s a simple rectangle that is seamed around the hat where the crown and sides meet.
Key Features:
- Easy Skill Level: Uses only single crochet and basic techniques.
- Sun Protection: The wide brim provides good sun protection.
- Recycled Cotton Yarn: The recommended yarn is environmentally friendly.
- Clear Instructions: The pattern provides detailed, round-by-round instructions and a gauge swatch.
- Child Sized.
