This beach sun hat is perfect for keeping the little ones protected. Since they are designed using cotton yarn you can even dip them in the ocean to keep your babies cool too. I will post patterns for the appliques in another thread. The pattern is written in three sizes.
Small- 0-6 months (4.5″ circumference)
Medium- 6-12 months (5″ circumference)
Large- 12-18 months (5.5″ circumference)
Yarn is Peaches n’ Cream or Sugar n’ Cream 100% cotton with an I (5.5) hook. The number of stitches in a completed row will be in ( ).
Here we go…
Make a magic ring and stitch 10 hdc (magic ring tutorial HERE)
Row 2- Two hdc in every stitch (20)
Row 3- Two hdc in every other stitch, one hdc in all others (30)
Row 4- Two hdc in every 3rd stitch, one hdc in all others (40) If you are making medium or large go right to medium or large instructions for Row 5 and on
Row 5- One hdc in every stitch, continue this way for a total of 11 rows
End of pattern until BRIM
Medium
Row 5- Two hdc in every 8th stitch, one hdc in all others (45)
Row 6- One hdc in every stitch, continue this way for a total of 13 rows
End of pattern until BRIM
Large
Row 5- Two hdc in every 4th stitch, one in all others (50)
Row 6- One hdc in every stitch, continue this way for a total of 14 rows
End of pattern until BRIM
BRIM
Small
Row 1- Three dc in every 8th stitch, two dc in all others (85)
Row 2- One sc in every stitch (65)
Medium
Row 1- Three dc in every 9th stitch, two in all others (95)
Row 2- One sc in every stitch (95)
Large
Row 1- Three hdc in every 10th stitch, two in all others (105)
Row 2- One hdc in every stitch (105)
Row 3- One sc in every stitch (105)
*Different colors can be used on different rows and edging for different look. Appliques or stitching can be added to personalize.
