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Sunshine Sara

May 4, 2012 By Corina 16 Comments

Sunshine Sara's sunhat (I dare you to say that 3 times in a row ;)) is sized for children. This hat is great for blocking the sun when playing in the yard on a nice summer day. Looking for other sizes? Check out these sizes, 6-9 month, 12-18 month, Toddler, and adult.

Supplies:
5mm hook
4 ply cotton ( I used Peaches and Creme cotton yarn)
Abbreviations:
CH โ€“ Chain
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC โ€“ Double crochet
SC โ€“ single Crochet

(CH-3 does not count as DC)

Instructions:
Round 1: Magic Ring, CH 3, DC 10, pull ring tight, join to top CH of CH 3
Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC each DC around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (20 DC)
Round 3: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (30 DC)
Round 4: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next 2 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (40 DC)
Round 5: CH 3. *2 DC in next DC, DC in next 3 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (50 DC)
Round 6: CH 3. *2 dc in next DC, DC in next 4 DC, repeat from * around. Join to top CH of CH 3. (60 DC)
Round 7-12: CH 3, DC in each DC around. Join to top CH of CH 3. Do not finish off.

Add one more row to the last step (totaling 13) for bigger kids.

Floppy Brim:

Round 1: ~Working in front loop only for this round only~CH 2 *2 HDC in next loop, HDC in next 2 loops, repeat from * around, connect to top of CH 2
Round 2: CH 2 *2 HDC in next HDC, HDC in next 2 HDC, repeat from * around, connect to top of CH 2
Round 3-4: CH 2 *2 HDC in next HDC, HDC in next 4 HDC, repeat from * around, connect to top of CH 2
Round 5: CH 2 *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 5 stitches, repeat from * around. connect to top of CH 2
Round 6: CH 1, SC around, connect to CH 1

I used 7 strands of yarn and weaved them in and out every 2 stitches
in row 12 (13 for the bigger kid size). Make sure you leave a little slack so the hat can
stretch over the childs head.

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Comments

  1. Selena says

    May 6, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I love this hat, it is very cute for any age! Would love a 0-3 month pattern!

    Reply
  2. Kara says

    June 11, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I love this pattern! How many balls of yarn did you use for the white part? I would love to make one of these for each of my nieces for Christmas. Thanks!!

    Reply
  3. Corina says

    June 11, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    It took less than two balls of white yarn. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  4. Cheryl Frye says

    November 18, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Printing out another pattern. I am particpating in a give away through fb ~ I have decided to do this Red Heart’s with Love Boysenberry with a pink trim and flower adornment. As always I will credit you as the designer; I may ad a few extra rounds so it will be more suited to colder weather ~ will send you a pic when done. Once again, thank you ~ Cheryl

    Reply
    • Corina says

      November 18, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you! Yes please give links and pics! <3

      Reply
  5. Diane says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    How do I down load the pattern?????

    Reply
    • Corina says

      February 3, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      I currently do not offer a pdf version.

      Reply
  6. sheryl sawyers says

    March 6, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I love the pattern and would love to crochet one for my granddaughter and myself but can’t figure out how to print the pattern. I tried copy and paste, but it would not allow me to do that, it has a pdf program that you would have to download, but I am always leary about downloading anything from the internet. Is it possible to get the pattern another way?

    Reply
    • Corina says

      March 6, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      At the bottom of each post/pattern you will see a print friendly button ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. kathy says

    April 22, 2013 at 2:50 am

    Thank you for the pattern! Just finished making one for my 4yr old and she loves it.

    Reply
  8. liz says

    April 20, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I made the adult version for my mother in law, now I’m making one for my niece didn’t take too long she had it in time to wear it for Easter. This is such a great pattern!

    Reply
  9. pamela says

    May 15, 2014 at 8:01 am

    loe the pattern. I am making one for my daughter and was just wondering if the pattern is in uk terms or us. I just want to make sure I get the pattern right.

    Reply
    • Corina says

      May 15, 2014 at 10:53 am

      It’s in US terms ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Muriel says

    July 10, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Hello –

    I wanted to make the child size sun hat for my daughter. Somehow it’s coming out too large. By not counting the chain three as a double crochet, i’m ending up gaining too much on my round. For example round three is supposed to have 30 double crochets I counted 33. Please help me fix this I love the hat!

    Reply
    • Corina says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Make sure you are not putting a double crochet into the same stitch as your chain 3? Or maybe go down to Toddler size. ๐Ÿ™‚ Also, once you put the yarn around the band, it makes it so it can custom fit the head.

      Reply
  11. Dana says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    Thanks for sharing this pattern. It is so easy to follow and a great quick hat to whip up. I made it in green and hot pink for a 2 year old birthday present. Hope she likes it.

    Reply

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