Crochet Elegant Sunflower Ruffled Toddler Hat Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• 100% cotton yarn in sage green and sunflower yellow
• Crochet hook size G/4.0mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rnd - round

Instructions:

Crown:

1. Start with a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Join with sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12 sts)
3. Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st. (18 sts)
4. Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
5. Continue increasing by 6 sts in each round as established until the crown measures approximately 6 inches in diameter.

Body:

6. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Repeat this round until the hat measures about 4 inches from the crown.

Sunflower Motif Band:

7. Change to sunflower yellow yarn.
8. Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, [3 dc in next st, sl st in next st] (creates sunflower)* repeat around. Join with sl st.
9. Change back to sage green yarn.
10. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st.

Ruffled Brim:

11. Ch 3 (counts as dc), *2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st.
12. Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
13. Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around for a ruffled effect. Join with sl st.

Ties:

14. Attach yarn at one side of the hat, ch 40, sl st back along the chain for reinforcement. Fasten off.
15. Repeat on the opposite side of the hat.

Finishing:

• Weave in any remaining ends with a tapestry needle.
• Block if necessary to shape the ruffles nicely.

And there you have your beautiful crochet toddler sun hat, ready for your little one's adventures!