Classic Wide Brim Sun Hats

Nothing says summer quite like a wide brim sun hat. These three patterns lean into the timeless silhouette with raffia and cotton yarns that hold their shape, keep the sun off your face, and pack a touch of effortless beach elegance.

Millie Belle crochet sun hat with a wide raffia brim in a natural straw color
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Millie Belle Hat

Heather of HayHay Crochet designed the Millie Belle as a beginner friendly sun hat worked entirely in single crochet. Strategically offset increases create a smooth dome crown with no visible increase lines, and the front loop only brim can be worn flipped up or down depending on how much coverage you want. Made in raffia for a classic straw hat look, with a Sugar 'n Cream cotton alternative if you prefer. A video tutorial walks through every step.

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Wide brim crochet sun hat worked in raffia yarn with an adjustable leather cord
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Wide Brim Crochet Sun Hat

Joanne Loh of Craft Passion offers her wide brim sun hat in two versions, a dramatic 6 inch brim and a slightly more wearable 5 inch option. Worked in raffia yarn from crown to brim in continuous rounds, the hat uses only basic stitches but adds fishing line reinforcement for a brim that truly holds its shape. An adjustable leather cord threaded through chain stitch holes lets you dial in the fit.

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Seaside Sun Hat in coffee colored cotton yarn with a relaxed wide brim and cable stitch detail
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Seaside Sun Hat

Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely designed the Seaside Sun Hat to take you from beach to dinner without missing a beat. The relaxed wide brim shields your face during the day, while a subtle cable stitch detail along the upper brim gives it a polished finish. Worked in two skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton from the top down, with optional fabric stiffener if you want a crisper brim.

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Bucket & Fedora Styles

When a round sun hat is not quite your vibe, these sculpted shapes step in. A structured fedora and a scrunchable bucket hat both offer plenty of sun coverage with a bit more personality on top.

Cleo Fedora crochet sun hat with a wide brim and classic pinched fedora crown
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Cleo Fedora

Jess Coppom of Make & Do Crew designed this wide brim fedora to be both packable and polished. Single crochet throughout creates the structure you need for the classic fedora silhouette, while Lion Brand Rewind bulky yarn keeps it soft enough to squish into a beach bag. Optional galvanized wire can be added for extra stiffness, and the pattern suggests braided yarn bands or a leather chin strap for a boutique ready finish.

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Scrappy crochet bucket hat in mixed cotton colors with a soft reversible brim
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Scrappy Bucket Hat

Another winner from Jess Coppom at Make & Do Crew, the Scrappy Bucket Hat uses only single crochet but produces a hat that somehow feels both moldable and surprisingly structured. Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is held double throughout, with bits of extra color carried inside for a subtle multicolor effect. It comes in four sizes from toddler to larger adult, and the brim is reversible so you can flip it up for a totally different look.

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Breezy & Decorative Styles

Openwork stitches, mesh crowns, and playful spirals make these three hats feel as airy as summer itself. They are the picks for makers who want their sun hat to double as a conversation starter.

Desert Sun Hat with an airy mesh crown and a solid wired brim in natural cotton
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Desert Sun Hat

Julie King of Gleeful Things pairs an airy double crochet mesh crown with a solid, wire reinforced brim to create this breezy desert style sun hat. The mesh top keeps your head cool while the structured brim blocks the sun, and the pattern includes detailed tips for sizing your millinery wire so the brim lies flat without waves. Worked in DK weight cotton, it is easy to customize with crocheted chains, beaded bands, or a tied bandana.

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Petals Sun Hat with a petal inspired openwork stitch pattern in natural cotton
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Petals Sun Hat

Also from Julie King at Gleeful Things, the Petals Sun Hat is built around a delicate petal inspired stitch pattern that lets air move through the fabric on hot days. Worked in DK weight cotton with a small E hook for a nice tight gauge, the hat uses 24 gauge jewelry wire to help the brim keep its shape. It is a gorgeous option for beach trips and outdoor events where you want something a little more dressed up.

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Sunsational crochet summer hat with a spiral stitch design and a shaped wired brim
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Sunsational Sun Hat

This pattern from Crochet Dreamz features a striking spiral design that runs from the crown all the way out to the brim. Worked in worsted weight cotton with a magic circle start, it comes in four sizes from baby through adult, making it perfect for matching family photos. Millinery wire inside the 3 to 4 inch brim keeps it beautifully shaped, and gentle steam blocking at the end gives the spiral its polished finish.

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