Summer is the perfect time to explore new crochet hat patterns that are lightweight, great looking, and comfortable. Keep reading to discover 22 crochet hat patterns perfect for summer, ranging from easy projects for beginners to more intricate designs for experienced crocheters. These are all cute and fashionable hat options that will keep you cool and sun-protected throughout the warmer months.
This round up of Crochet Hats Perfect for Summer features a wide range of crochet pattern designs and sizes for all the family. Babies, toddlers, Little girls and boys, adults and all in between! With instructions for wide brims, floppy brims, front brims and stiffened brims, the only question remains which hat will you make and in which color option!
Breezy Bucket Crochet Hat Patterns
Bucket hats are a summer staple, and with these crochet hat patterns, you can create your own! Using basic crochet stitches and worsted weight yarn, these hats make for a fun and practical project. Plus, they’re a great way to protect your head from the sun while staying stylish.
Basic Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern for Summer by Sarah Maker
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This is an easy-to-follow crochet hat pattern for beginners. Made using cotton yarn along with basic crochet stitches, this breathable bucket hat is quick to make and looks great on!
Easy Crochet Hat by Zamiguz
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This Easy Crochet Sun Hat is the perfect hat for beginners as it uses only single crochet stitches. You can use any combination of colors to give this hat a personality to match your own. This easy crochet hat pattern is a great project for all skill levels.
My Favourite Sun Hat by Strings and Cuddles
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This sun hat has a beautiful texture and is finished off with a lovely bow. It comes in three sizes; toddler, child and adult and has plenty of instructions to help you make one ready for summer.
Adorable Baby Crochet Hat Patterns
Celebrate the arrival of a new baby with a crochet baby hat. These cute crochet hat patterns are perfect for baby showers or to welcome a baby into the world.
Floppy Brim Sun Hat by Ambassador Crochet
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This adorable baby sized hat comes in three different sizes, meaning you can easily find the right fit for your baby. In addition this features a beautiful flower embellishment on the side of the hat.
The Toddler Stripped Brimmed Hat by My Hobby is Crochet
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This cute toddler hat comes with instructions for a striped brimmed hat as well as a plain option. It also comes with options for an added flower embellishment.
Valerie’s Sun Hat by The Lavendar Chair
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This adorable sun hat comes in three sizes for baby, toddler and child. The lovely lace design allows plenty of air flow and protection from the sun and can be customized in any colors.
Sweet Stripes Sunhat by Green Fox Farms Designs
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This lightweight bucket hat pattern comes in 6 sizes, from baby to adult, making it perfect for the whole family. Everyone can rock that boho summer vibe while keeping the sun at bay. This simple hat pattern results in a beautiful design.
Messy Bun Hat Magic
Keep your hair up and out of the way with a trendy messy bun hat. These easy crochet patterns make for a fun and practical project that’s perfect for summer.
Low Pony Tail Beach Hat by Fosbas Designs
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This unique sun hat is perfect for ladies who want to have their hair tied up and still be able to wear a sun hat. It features a wide brim to keep the sun out of your eyes and has an optional ribbon bow to go around the edge of the hat.
Messy Bun Beanie by Lovable Loops
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This unique hat is perfect for those days when you want to rock a casual updo! Featuring an opening at the top to accommodate your messy bun or ponytail, allowing you to maintain your hairstyle without sacrificing comfort. Even crochet beanie patterns can be perfect for Summer!
Sensational Sun Hats
Sun hats are a good idea for those hot summer days spent outdoors. Explore free crochet hat patterns that provide ample shade while remaining fashionable. These hats feature wider brims and breathable stitch patterns, ensuring that you stay cool and sun safe – all season long.
Easy Bernat Sun Hat by Yarnspirations
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Using just single crochet and half double crochet stitches, this really is an easy hat! With all of the colors available in the Bernat range, you’ll find a color to match your Summer wardrobe!
Hat-Not-Hate Sun Hat by Coco Crochet Lee
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This lovely stripy hat is made using mercerized cotton which gives the hat a lovely shine and also makes it more durable and washable. It can be made with or without craft wire depending on how floppy you would like the brim.
Floppy Sun Hat by Heart Hook Home
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This Summer Hat has a wide floppy brim which is perfect for keeping the bright sun out of your eyes. This free crochet pattern also comes with a tutorial to starch it so it keeps it shape.
The Salt Grass Hat by Salty Pearl Crochet
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The Salt Grass Hat is made from Raffia yarn which is lightweight and perfect for the summer, as well as echoing the salt grass found at the beach. It features a wide brim to keep the sun off your face and would look stunning in any color.
Fedora Crochet Sun Hat by Make and Do Crew
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Made entirely of single crochet stitches, this Fedora hat works up easily and is perfect for beginners. The unique design is made with tape yarn and comes with instructions on making it stiff enough to hold its shape and still flexible and comfortable to wear.
Sunflower Sun Hat by Crystallised Designs
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This easy Sunflower Sun Hat is perfect for beginners as it features only a couple of stitches. It looks lovely in a single color, but would also look lovely in any number of color combinations. The Sunflower motif on the side finishes this hat of perfectly.
The Tate Rancher Hat by Make and Do Crew
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The Tate Rancher hat is made up entirely of single crochet and comes with instructions on how to make a moldable stiff-brimmed hat. It also comes with options to add a leather hat band or a sweatband to finish your hat off perfectly.
Playful and Unique Designs
Let’s have some fun, with these playful and unique crochet projects. I’ve tried to find the best crochet hat patterns to undoubtedly make a statement. Challenge yourself with these fun and distinctive designs that are sure to turn heads this summer.
The Fritillaria Sun Hat by Crystallised Designs
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The Fritillaria Sun Hat is designed to look like the upturned unique Fritillaria flower. It has a short brim to keep the sun out of your eyes and comes in two sizes, child and teen/adult. Experiment with different colors for your own personal style.
Summer Glory Sun Hat by Stitches n Scraps
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This beautiful summer sun hat is the perfect summer accessory. With a blue crown and red and white colorful stripes it’s the perfect patriotic design. This adult sized hat is a little more challenging as it uses wire to help create the shape on the wide brim.
Children’s Lace Sun Hat – Watermelon or Fourth of July by Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet
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This lovely lace children’s sun hat is perfect for fourth of July celebrations or can be made to look like a watermelon for any other time of year. The lace design will keep your child’s head cool as well as protect them from the sun.
Chic Crochet Caps and Slouches
These fashionable hat patterns offer a relaxed and comfortable fit, perfect for a casual day out or a fun evening with friends. Explore various stitch patterns and yarn weights to create unique designs that suit your style.
Blossom Cap by Crochet n Crafts
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The Blossom cap is designed to fit smaller adult heads, although a different weight of yarn would increase the size if needed. It features a textured middle section and a front brim to keep the sun out.
Honeysuckle Hat by Elk Studio
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The Honeysuckle Hat is a beautifully textured hat with a lovely side flowered detail. It can be worked in any color combination and has a nice sized brim to keep the sun out of your eyes.
Sea Breeze Summer Slouch by Cre8tion Crochet
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This slouchy beanie is a little different for summer, but is all about style. I love how it captures all the colors from the sea. It is the perfect pattern for beginners and looks intricate even though it is actually quite simple to make.
These 22 Crochet Hat Patterns Perfect for Summer offer a wide range of stitch patterns and styles to suit everyone, from the little girl who loves a pretty hat, to the beginner crocheter eager to learn different crochet stitches.
These crochet hat patterns make great gifts for occasions like a baby shower or just to surprise a loved one. Using natural fibers like cotton yarn allows for easy to clean, breathable and comfortable hats that cater to personal style. A great help in mastering different crochet hats, this collection of patterns is sure to keep your head stylish and cool during even the warmest summer months.
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