Adorable Crochet Toddler Sun Hat — Easy Beginner Pattern with Size & Styling Tips

Keep your little one shaded and stylish with this easy, beginner-friendly Crochet Toddler Sun Hat. Worked in breathable worsted-weight cotton, the pattern creates a rounded crown and a gentle brim to help shield delicate eyes from the sun. The pattern below includes finished measurements and simple notes for customizing the size.

Finished hat measures approximately 7 inches long from top to bottom, 10 inches across above the brim, and 12 inches across the brim.

Caption: Crochet toddler sun hat made in Bright Citrus (main) with a Glowing contrast stripe — soft cotton and a gentle brim for sunny days.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in 2 colors (I used I Love This Cotton! Yarn from Hobby Lobby in Bright Citrus and Glowing)
• 5.0 mm hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Level

• easy/beginner

Pattern notes & stitches to know

• Sl st – slip stitch
• Ch – chain
• Sc – single crochet
• Magic ring

NOTE: ch 1 at the beginning of each round DOES NOT count as a sc

HAT

Starting in your main color, make a magic ring (alternatively, you can ch 3 and sl st into the first ch to form a ring)

Round 1: ch 1, work 8 sc into ring, join to top of first sc with a sl st (8 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (16 sc)

Round 3: ch 1, *sc, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (24 sc)

Round 4: ch 1, *sc in 2 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (32 sc)

Round 5: ch 1, *sc in 3 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (40 sc)

Round 6: ch 1, *sc in 4 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (48 sc)

Round 7: ch 1, *sc in 5 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (56 sc)

Round 8: ch 1, *sc in 6 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (64 sc)

Round 9: ch 1, *sc in 7 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (72 sc)

Round 10: ch 1, *sc in 8 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (80 sc)

NOTE: This hat can be made in a larger size by continuing the increasing pattern

Round 11 – 24: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (80 sc)

Change to contrasting color

Round 25 – 29: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (80 sc)

Change to main color

Round 30: ch 1, *sc in 4 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (96 sc)

Round 31: ch 1, *sc in 5 stitches, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first sc with a sl st (112 sc)

Fasten off, weave in the ends

Tips & Customization

• To make the hat larger, continue the increase rounds following the established pattern until you reach the desired stitch count, then work straight rounds for length.
• For a snugger fit, use a slightly smaller hook; for a looser fit, use a larger hook.
• Add simple embellishments such as a crochet flower, a ribbon around the base of the crown, or ties for a secure fit — attach securely and safely for toddler use.
• Care tip: follow the yarn manufacturer's care instructions for washing and drying.