Crochet Velvet Sun Hat
The Crochet Velvet Sun Hat is the perfect accessory for adding a touch of style and sun protection to your outfit this summer! Made with soft velvet yarn and crafted with love, this hat not only keeps you looking fabulous but also shields your face from the sun's rays. Whether you're lounging poolside or strolling through a farmers' market, this hat will be your go-to fashion statement. Don't forget to pair it with your favorite sunglasses for that extra dose of chic!
Materials Needed
- Squirrel velvet yarn (3 strands for thickness)
- Color used: Ginger yellow (main), Flesh pink (starting)
- Crochet hook suitable for the yarn (refer to yarn label)
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Crocheting the Hat Body
Starting the Base (Round 1)
Wrap the yarn around your little finger, creating a magic loop.
Insert hook into the loop, pull up a loop, and chain to begin.
Work a total of 15 double crochet stitches into the loop.
Count the starting chain-3 as the first double crochet.
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to track rounds.
Tighten the center by pulling the tail of the magic loop.
Round 2
Join to the top of the chain-3 with a slip stitch.
Chain 3 to start the round.
Alternate between one front-post double crochet and one regular double crochet in each stitch.
Total of 30 stitches in this round.
For Round 3
Continue the pattern: one front-post double crochet, one regular double crochet.
Place each double crochet in the matching stitch type from the previous round.
The stitch count remains consistent.
Round 4
Begin with chain 3.
Crochet one front-post double crochet, then three double crochet stitches.
Repeat the pattern around the round.
Move the marker down as needed.
Round 5
Continue with the pattern: one front-post double crochet, two double crochets, one front-post, one double crochet.
Maintain proper stitch placement based on the previous round’s structure.
Round height should now reach approximately 18 cm.
For Round 6
No increases or decreases in this round.
Follow the stitch pattern: one front-post double crochet, one regular double crochet.
Repeat pattern around.
Round 7
Begin with chain 3 (counts as one stitch).
Repeat pattern: one front-post double crochet, two regular double crochets, one front-post, one double crochet.
Round 8
Repeat pattern: one front-post double crochet, two regular double crochets, one front-post, two regular double crochets.
The flower shape should be forming and oriented upright.
Crocheting the Hat Brim
Starting the Brim
Continue from the hat body once it reaches about 18–19 cm in height.
Do not increase or decrease stitches in the initial brim row.
Begin with chain 3, and follow the existing stitch pattern.
Brim Round 1
Crochet one long stitch between every two previous long stitches.
Pattern: one long stitch, one front-post stitch, three long stitches.
Repeat this pattern throughout the round.
Brim Round 2
Maintain front-post stitches as they are.
Between each group of three long stitches, crochet three new stitches.
Connect rows with slip stitch.
Each row continues with chain 3 at the beginning.
For Brim Round 3
Crochet between the second and third stitches of each group.
Keep the pattern consistent and maintain stitch type.
For Brim Round 4
This round includes minimal increases.
Pattern: one front-post stitch, one long stitch, one front-post stitch, two long stitches.
Continue repeating the combination around.
Brim Round 5
Increase the number of regular double crochets.
Pattern: one front-post stitch, four long stitches, repeat.
Brim Round 6
Final brim round for width and floppiness.
Pattern: one front-post stitch, six long stitches, one front-post, five long stitches, one front-post, five long stitches.
This completes the brim.
Attaching the Belt and Flower
Attaching the Belt
Thread yarn through the outer circle of the flower and through spaces between petals.
Circle the belt around once, adjusting it snugly.
Sew the belt in place using the yarn needle.
Tie off and weave in the ends, hiding them within the flower.
Crocheting the Rose Flower
Base Loops
Wrap yarn around your finger to make a magic loop.
Chain 3 or 4 loosely.
Slip stitch into the loop to form small arches (petals base).
Repeat 4 times to create four petal bases.
Petals
Into each arch: work 1 single crochet, chain 1, and 3 double crochets.
Chain 1 again, then finish the petal with 1 single crochet.
Repeat the petal structure in each arch.
Layering Petals
For inner petals, use 3 double crochets.
For outer petals, increase to 5 double crochets for a fuller look.
Finishing the Flower
Slip stitch to join the final petal.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Use the tail to sew the flower onto the hat near the belt.
Finishing Touches
Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.
Adjust the hat brim and flower to shape.
Block the hat if needed to maintain structure.