The Corsica Sun Hat Crochet Pattern
Indeed, you can get a high-end boutique look without the designer price tag. The Corsica Sun Hat is a free crochet pattern packed with gorgeous texture and structure. It is the perfect companion for beach days, farmers’ market trips, or just lounging in the backyard.
One of the best things about this pattern is how we build the fabric. For the original design, I held two strands of fine weight yarn together. This technique gives the hat a gorgeous marled look. It also adds extra “oomph” to the stitches, helping the brim hold its shape against a summer breeze.
However, don’t feel restricted if you have a special yarn in your stash. You can easily swap in a single strand of sturdier yarn. Any choice works beautifully as long as you match the pattern gauge. It is a flexible project that lets you play with color and fiber!
I wrote the Corsica Sun Hat pattern in a single size that fits most adults comfortably. Because of the unique crown design, the hat has just enough natural stretch. It easily fits different hair volumes while still feeling secure on your head. Indeed, this is a relaxing, meditative make that is perfect for all skill levels!
Whether you stick to classic straw colored neutrals or go bold with a vibrant tropical color, the Corsica Sun Hat is destined to be your new favorite summer staple. Get your materials ready and prepare to crochet your way to a chic summer wardrobe!
MATERIALS:
– 2 skeins of Premier Cotton Fair yarn (I used silver & white)
– Size H crochet hook
– Stitch marker
GAUGE:
14 sc = 4 inches
DIRECTIONS:
With 2 strands of yarn held together ch 5 & join with a slip stitch in the first ch to form a ring.
CROWN ROUNDS:
1: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 7 dc into the ring. Slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (8 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
2: Ch 6 (counts as the first dc + ch 3), 1 dc in the next dc, *ch 3, 1 dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 3, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 6. (8 ch 3 spaces). NOTE: If you are a beginner do not confuse the slip stitch made in the previous round as a stitch. I always find it helpful to place a marker on my slip stitches so I do not get confused & think there is an extra stitch at the end of the round.
3: Slip stitch in the first ch 3 space, ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 3 dc in the same ch 3 space as the slip stitch, *work 4 dc in the next ch 3 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (32 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc).
4: Ch 6 (counts as the first dc + ch 3), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 3, skip the next dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 3, skip the last dc, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 6. (16 ch 3 spaces).
5: Slip stitch in the first ch 3 space, ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 2 dc in the same ch 3 space as the slip stitch, *work 3 dc in the next ch 3 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc).
6: Ch 6 (counts as the first dc + ch 3), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 3, skip the next dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 3, skip the last dc, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 6. (24 ch 3 spaces).
7: Slip stitch in the first ch 3 space, ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 2 dc in the same ch 3 space as the slip stitch, *work 3 dc in the next ch 3 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (72 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc).
8: Ch 5 (counts as the first dc + ch 2), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 2, skip the next dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 2, skip the last dc, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5. (36 ch 2 spaces).
9: Slip stitch in the first ch 2 space, ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 1 dc in the same ch 2 space as the slip stitch, *work 2 dc in the next ch 2 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (72 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc).
10: Repeat round 8. (36 ch 2 spaces)
11: Repeat round 9. (72 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
12: Repeat round 8. (36 ch 2 spaces)
13: Repeat round 9 but do not slip stitch at the end of the round. (72 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
BRIM ROUNDS (Worked in continuous rounds so you will not be joining with a slip stitch at the end of each round):
1: Sc in the top ch of the beginning ch 3 (place marker for first sc & move it up each round to mark the first sc), sc in each dc around. (72 sc)
2: Working through back loops only, sc in the first sc and in each sc around. (Working in the back loops is only for this round)
3: Work 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc; repeat from * around. (96 sc)
4 – 7: Work 1 sc in each sc around. (96 sc)
8: Work 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, * 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc; repeat from * around. (120 sc)
9 – 12: Work 1 sc in each sc around. (120 sc)
13: Slip stitch in each sc around & fasten off.
You’re all done & I hope you love your new Corsica Sun Hat!
