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    Home » Sun Hats

    Updated: May 22, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    23 Free Crochet Sun Hat Patterns for Summer

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    Welcome to the ultimate guide to crochet sun hats! Whether you’re spending summer lounging on a beach or hiking in the mountains, these free sun hat crochet patterns will keep you shaded and stylish.

    Find the perfect project with our favorite floppy sun hats, beach hats, and easy bucket hats. You’ll also learn how to avoid making a hat that’s too big or too small, yarn advice, and answers to your questions about crocheting summer hats.

    A grid of crochet sun hats.

    This collection of free summer hat patterns contains affiliate links.

    Easy Crochet Sun Hat Patterns

    How would it feel to make a stylish, functional sun hat with your own two hands? From creating the perfect fit to choosing your favorite color palette, crocheting a beach hat offers many satisfying opportunities for customization.

    Crochet sun hats are also durable, sturdy (yet soft), and easy to pack for a summer vacation. Even as a beginner, a simple hat will allow you to practice basic crochet skills before moving on to more ambitious projects.

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    • Easy Crochet Sun Hat Patterns
    • Crochet Hat Supplies
    • How to Make a Crochet Sun Hat
    • Top Tips for Making Sun Hats
    • Free Crochet Sun Hat Patterns
    • Best Yarn for a Summer Crochet Hat
    • FAQs
    • Invitation to our Facebook group

    Why You’ll Love Crocheting Sun Hats


    • Packable: Crochet hats fold up small and don’t take up much room in a suitcase
    • Holds Its Shape: Whatever you do to it, your hat will look good as new
    • Perfect Fit: Make your crochet summer hat the ideal size to fit your head

    Crochet Hat Supplies

    Whether you’re making a crochet bucket hat or a wide-brimmed sun hat, here are the basic materials you’ll need:

    • Crochet hook in size specified
    • Yarn – often a cotton, raffia, or paper fiber – in the amount and weight specified
    • Scissors to cut your yarn
    • Yarn needle to weave in ends and join elements together
    • Stitch markers to keep track of your place while working

    Depending on your pattern, you may need extra additions like ribbon, wire, or embroidery thread.

    A woman scrunching up a crochet bucket hat to show that it can be squished into a ball but still keeps it's shape.
    Crochet sun hats are some of the best packable beach hats you can find or make!

    How to Make a Crochet Sun Hat

    Crochet sun hats may look complicated, but most are composed of three simple parts. Typically summer hats are worked in the round, starting with the top and progressing to the brim.

    Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of each pattern element.

    Step 1. Hat Top

    The top of a hat is usually worked in the round to create a circle. You’ll need to know how to increase to make a hat top. 

    Step 2. Hat Bucket

    The bucket is the part of a hat that sits around your head. You typically crochet it in the round with little increasing or decreasing.

    You can make the bucket as tall or short as you need to fit your head.

    Step 3. Hat Brim

    Hat brims are usually crocheted in the round and can be as wide or narrow as you like. Even the narrowest brim needs a lot of increasing.

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    Top Tips for Making Sun Hats

    These tips will help you create the perfect summer hat.

    • Gauge is everything! Check your gauge carefully to ensure your hat will fit you and don’t be afraid to change your hook size to meet the pattern designer’s gauge.
    • Using a smaller-than-usual crochet hook for the yarn will keep your stitches tight and your fabric structured enough to stay out of your face.
    • Use a stitch marker to avoid losing your place when working in the round.

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    Free Crochet Sun Hat Patterns

    Ready to make the sun hat of your dreams? Take your pick from this organized collection of crochet summer hat patterns. Read on to find a free pattern that suits you, whatever your style.

    Fast and Easy Sun Hats

    If you need a cap quickly, these free crochet hat patterns have you covered. Learn how to make a simple summer hat so you can be beach-ready by the weekend.

    Fedora Crochet Sun Hat
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    Fedora Crochet Sun Hat

    Update your look this summer with a foldable crochet sun hat. Its classic, fedora-style design looks fabulous while protecting you from the sun. Add an optional wire to the brim to give your project even more of a classic cowboy hat shape.
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    Wide Brim Kids Sun Hat
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    Wide Brim Kids Sun Hat

    This free crochet sun hat pattern comes in kids and adult sizes, so you and your children can stay safe from UV rays. Even after being thrown in a beach bag or backpack, this hat will keep its shape thanks to its structured single crochet stitches.
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    Bucket Hat Pattern and Tutorial
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    Bucket Hat Pattern and Tutorial

    This trendy bucket hat is an excellent opportunity to use up scrap yarn. You can make the hat as colorful or monochromatic as you like. Wear the brim flipped up for a peek-a-boo effect or down for maximum sun protection.
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    Wool Rancher Hat
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    Wool Rancher Hat

    Made entirely with single crochet stitches, this stylish hat boasts a beautiful rustic texture that will elevate any outfit from the beach to brunch. The pattern walks you through each step, with a detailed photo and video tutorial for extra guidance.
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    Retro Bucket Hat
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    Retro Bucket Hat

    This bucket hat offers a fresh, modern take on a traditional motif. The iconic granny squares add nostalgia to this practical and stylish sun hat pattern.
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    Sun Hat Video Tutorial
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    Sun Hat Video Tutorial

    Follow this video tutorial to create the fashion-forward Cleo Fedora featured further up in this collection. Accessorize the hat with a ribbon or leather chin strap, or keep it simple for a more minimalist look.
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    crochetdreamz.com

    Spiral Crochet Summer Hat

    This hat has an attractive spiral pattern that extends to the brim. The pattern is easy to make in just one day and offers four sizes for adults, newborns, toddlers, and kids.
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    oombawkadesigncrochet.com

    Simple Bucket Hat

    This beginner-friendly bucket hat pattern comes in a range of adult sizes. The written pattern and tutorial show you how to reinforce the hat brim with wire and add a stylish tie.
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    www.gleefulthings.com

    Desert Sun Hat

    This design is simple, versatile, and easy to accessorize. The top of the hat is made with a delicate mesh pattern, while the sturdy brim offers excellent sun protection.
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    www.jennyandteddy.com

    Beachy Sun Hat

    Use a solid shell stitch in a simple two-round repetition to make this easy beach hat. It’s a simple project that can be completed over a weekend with a single skein of yarn.
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    Floppy Hats for Summer

    A wide brim sun hat never goes out of style–just ask Jackie O! Plus, they offer excellent protection from the hot sun. Make an Instagram-ready floppy sun hat using these free patterns.

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    Petal Patterned Floppy Sun Hat

    Made with DK cotton yarn, this lightweight sun hat is ideal for summer beach days. The stitch pattern is open enough to comfortably ventilate your head.
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    Wide-Brimmed Beach Hat

    This stylish wide-brimmed sun hat offers excellent reprieve from the blazing heat. It’s an elegant and practical accessory for a beach day or a summertime walk.
    Get the Pattern
    www.originallylovely.com

    Seaside Sun Hat Pattern

    This chic, beginner-friendly pattern has a broad, floppy brim to shade your face and shoulders from the sun. Its simple cable stitch adds a unique texture that’s quite easy to create.
    Get the Pattern
    yarnandhooks.com

    Latticed Summer Hat

    Worked in three parts, this unique hat can be made in any color. Though it’s intended to protect you from the sun, it’s also a fashionable accessory that can update any outfit.
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    www.handylittleme.com

    Adjustable Raffia Sun Hat

    Beginners will have an easy time following along with this simple, elegant pattern. You can adjust the brim of this hat to make it as wide as you want.
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    interunet.com

    Floral Summer Hat

    With a two-tone color palette and a cute floral motif, this beautiful hat will help you step into summer in style. It’s worked using single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), chains (ch), and the slip stitch (sl st), making it surprisingly easy.
    Get the Pattern
    www.craftpassion.com

    Straw Hat With Rosette

    Crochet a traditional “straw” hat with a wide, functional brim. It comes with an optional eye-catching rosette detail that adds flair to any warm-weather outfit.
    Get the Pattern

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    Lace Brim Summer Hat

    This wide-brimmed hat has a beautiful lattice detail around the edge of the brim. While it looks delicate, it’s solid enough to stash in your suitcase for your summer vacation.
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    Easy Beach Hats

    These simple hats are quick and easy to make, and they still look great as an accessory for a sunny day. Choose your favorite color and create a practical hat in a single afternoon.

    www.handylittleme.com

    Colorful Summer Hat Pattern

    You’ll need just a few hours to make this easy crochet hat. Wear the brim up or down, depending on your preference.
    Get the Pattern
    Packable Bucket Hat for Beginners
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    Packable Bucket Hat for Beginners

    Ideal for new crocheters, this pattern is worked in the round as a single piece. Choose your favorite color and perfect size, and you can finish this project in a day.
    Get the Pattern
    www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com

    Elegant Beach Hat

    The stylish black stripe around this simple bucket hat gives it a classy, fashion-forward look. Because it’s such a quick project, you can make them as gifts or charity donations.
    Get the Pattern
    yarnandhooks.com

    Versatile Summer Sun Hat

    Stay cool and comfortable all season with this bucket hat, which offers a sturdy face and neck covering to keep you sun-safe. It’s the perfect accessory for a lake day or a picnic in the park.
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    Lightweight Bucket Hat Pattern
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    Lightweight Bucket Hat Pattern

    While the brim is wide enough to protect your face and neck, the bucket of this hat is made using an open, airy stitch to keep your head cool in the sun. Wear it on a summertime hike or camping trip.
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    Best Yarn for a Summer Crochet Hat

    The best fibers for a crochet summer hat are structured without trapping heat. Raffia and cotton are two of my go-to’s. Raffia yarn is lightweight and holds its shape well, while cotton yarn is breathable, durable, and easy to wash – perfect for summer adventures.

    Here are some of my favorite yarns to use for sun hat projects:

    YarnMaterialYarn Weight
    Lion Brand RewindPolyesterBulky
    24/7 CottonCottonWorsted or DK
    Pima CottonCottonWorsted
    Wool & The Gang Ra-Ra RaffiaPaper / ViscoseLight Worsted

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    FAQs

    Still have questions about how to crochet a sun hat? We’ve got answers.

    How can I stiffen my crochet sun hat?

    There are two easy ways to make your crochet sun hat sturdier.

    You can use galvanized wire rope or millinery wire to stiffen the brim of your sun hat. Crochet the final round of your brim over a length of wire. This will help the brim hold its shape, even after folding.

    Or you can spray your hat with starch, then press it with a hot iron. Be careful when using this method on a white or cream hat, as starch turns yellow over time. This approach only works on durable fibers such as cotton. Man-made yarns like polyester will melt under the heat.

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    When you’re ready to master a new skill, check out our detailed guides that include everything you need to know to level up your crochet game.

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