The “All Day Summer Hat!”

Elisa DeSena

3 months ago

Hi! My name is Elisa from @stringsandcuddles on IG! So we definitelyyy need some sort of protection from the harsh heat now that summer has arrived….When we’re embarking on our enjoyable activities, we have to put on sunscreen, our coziest clothes, and don’t forget, your NEW stylish summer hat! This is my source of inspiration for the new pattern I’m sharing today 🙂 I would like to introduce to you my newest design: the All-Day Summer Hat! Whether you’re heading to the beach, taking a stroll in the park, running errands, or anywhere you want to go have fun, this hat is exactly what you need! Being packable and portable, this gorgeous hat is convenient to travel with you wherever you go. So without further ado, let’s get started with the pattern!

NOTES:

Read the pattern carefully before starting.
This pattern is worked from the top (crown) down (brim), in the round. Each round is joined with a slip stitch.
Asterisks * * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
Learn how to crochet the Single Crochet Wrap Edging (not my video – credit to the owner) by clicking this link.
GAUGE: Rows 1 – 7 = 4 inches (in diameter)
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENT: Fits most adult sizes, approximately 10” (body – width) X 9.5” (height) or 15” (brim – width) X 9.5” (height)

MATERIALS:

Clover Amour Crochet Hook I (5.5 mm)
Clover Darning Needle
Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
Clover Tape Measure (40% OFF right now!!!)
Worsted Cotton (#4) Yarn (I used Knit Picks Dishie in Azure (100% Cotton, 760 yd/400gm), about 260 yards)

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch(s): chain(s)
MR: magic ring
rep: repeat
SC: single crochet
slst(s): slip stitch(es)
st(s): stitch(es)
SPSC: spike single crochet – insert the hook into the st 2 rows below, pull up a loop to the height of just above the top edge of the current row, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops.
SCWE: single crochet wrap edging – insert the hook into the st, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), wrap yarn around all loops on the hook twice counter-clockwise, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops. I am not really sure of the name of this stitch, so if you happen to know the right name of this stitch pattern, please let me know. Thanks!

PATTERN STARTS HERE!

CROWN:

Round 1: Start with a MR. Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), 8 SC into the ring and pull tight the yarn tail to close the ring. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 8 sts
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in each st around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 16 sts
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 24 sts

Round 4: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 32 sts
Round 5: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 2 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 40 sts
Round 6: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 3 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 48 sts
Round 7: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 4 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 56 st

Round 8: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 5 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 64 sts
Round 9: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 6 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 72 sts
Round 10: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 7 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 80 sts
Round 11: Ch 1, 2 SC in the 1^st st, SPSC in the next st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 8 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts. At this point, the crown measures approximately 6.5” in diameter.

BODY:

Round 12: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 10 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 9 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 13: Ch 1, 1 SPSC in the 1^st st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts *; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 14: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 9 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, *1 SC in the next 10 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 15: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 8 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 2 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last st. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 16: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 7 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 3 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 2 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 17: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 6 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 4 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 3 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 18: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 5 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 5 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 4 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 19: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 4 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 6 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 5 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 20: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 3 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 7 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 6 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 21: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next 2 sts, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 8 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 7 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 22: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st and in the next st, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 9 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 8 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Round 23: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 10 sts, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the last 9 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 88 sts
Rounds 24 – 32: Rep Rounds 13 – 21. DO NOT fasten off, but continue working with the BRIM.

BRIM:

Round 33: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 9 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 10 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 8 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 96 sts
Round 34: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 10 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 11 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 9 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 104 sts
Round 35: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 11 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 12 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 10 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 112 sts
Round 36: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 12 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 13 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 11 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 120 sts
Round 37: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 13 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 14 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 12 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 128 sts
Round 38: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 14 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 15 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 13 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 136 sts
Round 39: Ch 1, 1 SC in the 1^st st, *2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next st, 1 SC in the next 15 sts*; Rep from * to * to the last 15 sts, 2 SC in the next st, 1 SPSC in the next, 1 SC in the last 14 sts. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 144 sts
Round 40 – 45: Ch 1, 1 SC in each st around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 144 sts. DO NOT fasten off, but continue working with the EDGING.

EDGING:

Round 46: Ch 1, SCWE in each st around. Slst in the 1^st st to close the round. – 144 sts. Refer to the photo tutorial below on how to do the SCWE.

Fasten off and weave in the ends. You are all done and ready to have fun all day long with your lovely and stylish summer hat!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern. And I would love to see your All-Day Summer Hat version! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #alldaysummerhat

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