Summer Sunhat

PDF Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial

$3.99 USD


This simple sunhat will keep the bright sunlight out of your eyes all summer long! Crocheted in washable cotton yarn, it’s perfect for your next trip to the park, pool, or beach.

PLEASE NOTE: The pattern for the crochet bow shown in the photos is not included in this pattern. The pattern for the bow is available here. This listing is for the SUNHAT PATTERN ONLY.


Skill Level: Advanced Beginner


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PDF Pattern Includes:

  • 8 Sizes, from 0-6 Months to Adult Large
  • 10 pages of instructions
  • 20 instructional photos
  • Printer-Friendly Version without photos
  • Full Step-by-Step Video Tutorial


Sizes (according to the wearer’s head circumference measurement):

0-6 Months: 13” circumference (33 cm) 

6-12 Months: 14” circumference (35.6 cm) 

12-18 Months: 16” circumference (40.6 cm) 

Child Small / Medium: 17 1/2” circumference (44.5 cm) 

Child Medium / Large: 19 ¼” circumference (48.9 cm) 

Adult Small: 21” circumference (53.3 cm) 

Adult Medium: 22” circumference (55.9 cm) 

Adult Large: 23” circumference (58.4 cm) 


Hat is designed with negative ease, meaning the hat is a little smaller than the wearer’s actual head circumference, so it will stretch to comfortably stay on the head.If you do not want the hat to have negative ease, choose the next size up.


Actual Finished Size (circumference/ hat length): 

0-6 Months: 12” / 5” (30.5 cm / 12.7 cm) 

6-12 Months: 13 1/4” / 5 ½” (33.7 cm / 14 cm) 

12-18 Months: 14 3/4” / 6 ¾” (37.5 cm / 42.5 cm) 

Child Small / Medium: 16” / 7 ¼” (40.6 cm / 18.4 cm) 

Child Medium / Large: 17 1/4” / 7 ¾” (43.8 cm / 19.7 cm) 

Adult Small: 18 3/4” / 8” (47.6 cm / 20.3 cm) 

Adult Medium: 20” / 8 ¼” (50.8 cm / 21 cm) 

Adult Large: 21 ¼” / 8 ½” (54 cm / 21.6 cm)


Instructions and yarn requirements for 0-6 Months are given outside the parentheses, with all remaining sizes given inside the parentheses, like this: 0-6 Months (6-12 Months, 12-18 Months, Child S/M, Child M/L, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)




You Will Need:

  • Approx. 130 (160, 200, 230, 270, 295, 330, 365) Yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn 
  • (I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins)
  • US Size I / 5.5 mm Crochet Hook 
  • Scissors
  • Measuring Tape
  • Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle




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