Free Crochet Sunhat Pattern: Quick and Easy Crochet

Get ready for sunny days with the Caribbean Sand Sunhat! This quick and easy crochet pattern is the perfect warm-weather project, designed to keep you stylish and shaded.

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Worked in the round from the top down, this hat features a simple yet beautiful stitch pattern using just single and double crochet stitches—making it ideal for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

For added structure and durability, the yarn is held double throughout, creating a sturdy hat and brim that work up quickly without sacrificing comfort.

The pattern includes instructions for a full range of sizes, from baby to adult, so you can make one for every member of the family. Plus, a full YouTube tutorial is included to walk you through the steps!

Whether you’re heading to the beach, lounging by the pool, or enjoying a summer stroll, the Caribbean Sand Sunhat is a must-have accessory.

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Best Yarn For A Crocheted Sunhat

When it comes to making the perfect crochet sunhat, choosing the right yarn is key. For my Caribbean Sand Sunhat, I used Dishie Cotton Yarn from WeCrochet. This 100% cotton yarn offers the ideal balance of structure and softness, helping your hat hold its shape while remaining breathable and comfortable to wear.

Dishie is also durable, easy to work with, and comes in a beautiful range of summer-ready colors, making it perfect for warm-weather accessories. If you’re looking for a cotton yarn for crochet hats that delivers both performance and style, Dishie is an excellent choice.

Yarn Requirements

Dishie Worsted Weight #4

100% Cotton, 2 (190yds/100g)

Shown in Ivory, Swan, Inlet, Mushroom and Linen. Hold 2 strands together to make super bulky weight yarn.

SIZES 6-12mth (18-24mth, Child, Adult)

2 (2, 2, 2) balls or 205 (250, 320, 380) yds

Size Chart

Skill Level

Easy, written in standard American terms.

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Gauge

Pattern Stitch: 5 sts and 4.5 rows equal to 2″ in dc/sc pattern with 6mm hook

Brim: 6 sts and 6 rows equal to 2″ in sc with 6mm hook

Before starting your project, it’s best to create a gauge swatch to ensure your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications. This is especially important when substituting yarn, as not all Worsted Weight #4 yarns are the same—variations in thickness, drape, and softness can affect the final result.

To check gauge, I recommend working the first 5 rounds of the hat and measuring the diameter. Compare it to the measurements provided in the pattern. If your gauge is off, you can adjust by changing hook size, switching hook brands or styles, or even choosing a different size in the pattern.

Too many stitches? Try a larger hook.
Too few stitches? Try a smaller hook.
You can also adjust by slightly loosening or tightening your tension as needed.

I’ve included some yarn recommendations I believe make great substitutes for the original yarn, helping you get the look and structure you want.

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Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Dishie

Cottage Cotton 207yds/100g

Premier Home (CDN) 131yds/71g

Lily Sugar N Cream (CDN) 120yds/70g

Lion Brand Made with Love – 185yds/100g

Crochet Hooks Required

US H/8 (5mm) for hat ties

US J/10 (6mm)

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Materials Needed

Blocking Mats 24″x24″

Woolwash

Abbreviations

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated

Special Stitches

Seamless Join: After the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a yarn needle, weave under both loops of the first st, then weave through the blo of the last stitch. Weave in tail.

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Construction

The Caribbean Sand Sunhat is crocheted from the top down, starting with crown increases. The hat body is worked in a simple textured stitch using single and double crochet, followed by a sturdy brim. Baby and toddler sizes include optional i-cord ties for a secure fit. Finish your hat with a personalized garment tag for a polished look.

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Caribbean Sand Sunhat Video Tutorial

Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial to crochet the adult size Caribbean Sand Sunhat! In this video, you’ll learn how to start with a magic ring, work seamless top-down construction, create the textured stitch pattern, and finish with a smooth seamless join. I’ll also demonstrate how to add i-cord ties for the baby and toddler sizes.

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this tutorial is tailored to help you create a beautiful and functional sunhat that you’ll love to wear. Get ready to crochet your own Caribbean Sand Sunhat with confidence!

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Pattern

6-12mth (18-24mth, Child, Adult)

The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses (). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube for the adult size. Hold together 2 strands of yarn.

HAT

Notes: The hat is worked in a continuous round. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.

Round 1:

With larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 1, work 8 (9, 10, 11) hdc in the ring, pull ring tight (don’t join)— 8 (9, 10, 11) sts.

Increase Rounds

Round 2:

Work 2 hdc in each st around—16 (18, 20, 22) sts.

Round 3:

Work 1 hdc in first st, work 2 hdc in next st, * 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around—24 (27, 30, 33) sts.

Round 4:

Work 1 hdc in first 2 sts, work 2 hdc in next st, * 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around—32 (36, 40, 44) sts.

Round 5:

Work 1 hdc in first 3 sts, work 2 hdc in next st, * 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around—40 (45, 50, 55) sts. At this point the diameter of rounds should equal 4.5 (4.75, 5, 5.25)”.

Notes: The stitch pattern is worked in an odd number. Increase the last st of 6-12mth and child size as follows.

Round 1:

Work dc in first st, *sc next st, dc next st; rep from * around, 6-12mth and child size work (1 sc, 1 dc) in last st—41 (45, 51, 55) sts.

Round 2:

Work sc in first st, *dc next st, sc next st; rep from * around—41 (45, 51, 55) sts.

Round 3:

Work dc in first st, *sc next st, dc next st; rep from * around—41 (45, 51, 55) sts.

Rounds 4-8 (9, 10, 11):

Rep rounds 2 & 3, 6-12mth and child ending on round 2.

Brim

Round 1 (Incr):

Work 1 sc in first st, work 2 sc in next st, * 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around, 1 sc in last st—61 (67, 76, 82) sts.

Rounds 2-4 (4, 5, 6):

Work 1 sc in each st around—61 (67, 76, 82) sts.

Round 5 (5, 6, 7) (Incr):

Work 1 sc in first 2 sts, work 2 sc in next st, * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around, 1 sc in last st—81 (89, 101, 109) sts.

Rounds 6 (6, 7, 8) – 7 (8, 10, 12):

Work 1 sc in each st around—81 (89, 101, 109) sts. Last round sl st in next 2 sts, fasten off and finish with a seamless join and weave in tails.

I-Cord Ties for Baby and Toddler Size

Evenly, place strings on each side of the hat and place a marker for reference.

Begin with a long tail 80-100″. With the 5mm hook, join yarn to the corner of the hat at the first sc row with a sl st. *YO (yarn over) the hook with the tail, YO with the working yarn, and pull through two loops on the hook; repeat from * for a total of 70-80 sts. Fasten off knot tails and trim. Repeat for the other side of the hat.

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