Crochet Sunshine Hat Pattern – Let this pretty sun hat protect you from the rays whether you are on the beach or in the garden, made in cool cotton yarn and worked from crown to brim.
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An easy to crochet design, crocheted with a single crochet (dc UK) and textured group design, it’s perfect for hot sunny days. The free crochet pattern is written in UK and USA format, scroll down to get it.
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Crochet Sunshine Hat Pattern UK
Pattern Number CNC261
Scroll down the page for the USA format
Skill Level: Intermediate +
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
ss. Slip Stitch
rpt. Repeat
Base of ch. Work into first stitch.
Approx Size to Fit: Adult Head
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
65 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft yarn in colour 1
40 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft yarn in colour 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted weight #3 cotton
4.00mm Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook
TENSION – 5dc & 6 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Make a magic circle, (RS) work 1ch, 7dc into circle, pull loose thread to close, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (7dc)
2nd Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 2dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (14dc)
3rd Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (21dc)
4th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (28dc)
5th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 3dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (35dc)
6th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 4dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 4dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (42dc)
7th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 5dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 5dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (49dc)
8th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 6dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 6dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (56dc)
9th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (63dc)
10th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 8dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (70dc)
11th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 9dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (77dc)
12th Round – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each st to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn.
13th Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 10dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 10dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (84dc)
14th Round – Rpt 12th Round.
Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
15th Round – 1ch, (1dc, 2tr) into base of 1ch, miss 2dc, * (1dc, 2tr) into next dc, miss 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn. (28 groups)
16th Round – 1ch, (1dc, 2tr) into base of 1ch, miss 2tr, * (1dc, 2tr) into next dc, miss 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of round. Turn.
Rpt 16th Round in colour sequence as follows:-
Twice in colour 2, twice in colour 1, four times in colour 2, twice in colour 1, four times in colour 2.
Fasten off. Join in colour 1
Brim – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat). (84dc)
Second Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 6dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 6dc, * rpt * to* to end, ss to first dc. (96dc)
Third Round – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Fourth Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * rpt * to* to end, ss to first dc. (108dc)
Fifth Round – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Sixth Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 8dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc, * rpt * to* to end, ss to first dc. (120dc)
Seventh & Eighth Rounds – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Ninth Round – 1ch, 2dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 9dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc, * rpt * to* to end, ss to first dc. (132dc)
Tenth, Eleventh & Twelfth Rounds – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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See more free crochet hat & headbands patterns:-
Brimmed Sun Hat – Square Hat – Ladies Headband
Frilled Brim Hat – Ridged Headband – Brimmed Summer Hat
Floppy Sun Hat
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
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Crochet Sunshine Hat Pattern USA
Pattern Number CNC261
Skill Level: Intermediate +
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
sl st. Slip Stitch
rpt. Repeat
Base of ch. Work in first stitch.
Approx Size to Fit: Adult Head
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
65 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft yarn in color 1
40 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft yarn in color 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted weight #3 cotton
4.00mm Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook
GAUGE – 5sc & 6 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Make a magic circle, (RS) ch1, work 7sc in circle, pull loose thread to close, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (7sc)
2nd Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 2sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (14sc)
3rd Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (21sc)
4th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (28sc)
5th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 3sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 3sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (35sc)
6th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 4sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (42sc)
7th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 5sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 5sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (49sc)
8th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 6sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 6sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (56sc)
9th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (63sc)
10th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 8sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (70sc)
11th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 9sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 9sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (77sc)
12th Round – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each st to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn.
13th Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 10sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 10sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (84sc)
14th Round – Rpt 12th Round.
Fasten off. Join in color 2.
15th Round – ch1, (1sc, 2dc) in base of ch1, skip 2sc, * (1sc, 2dc) in next sc, skip 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn. (28 groups)
16th Round – ch1, (1sc, 2dc) in base of ch1, skip 2dc, * (1sc, 2dc) in next sc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. Turn.
Rpt 16th Round in color sequence as follows:-
Twice in color 2, twice in color 1, four times in color 2, twice in color 1, four times in color 2.
Fasten off. Join in color 1
Brim – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat). (84sc)
Second Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 6sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 6sc, * rpt * to* to end, sl st to first sc. (96sc)
Third Round – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Fourth Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * rpt * to* to end, sl st to first sc. (108sc)
Fifth Round – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Sixth Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 8sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc, * rpt * to* to end, sl st to first sc. (120sc)
Seventh & Eighth Rounds – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Ninth Round – ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 9sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 9sc, * rpt * to* to end, sl st to first sc. (132sc)
Tenth, Eleventh & Twelfth Rounds – Rpt 12th Round (from main hat).
Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in (see blueprint) and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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