Summer is officially here and I am so excited to wear sun hats again! The Ridgeline Sun Hat works up quickly with little yarn and is also written in three sizes. The Ridgeline Sun Hat is also my very first summer hat pattern I have designed and I couldn’t be happier with the result! I love summer accessories and a hat is definitely an essential to stay shaded from the summer sun.
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ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch – chain
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase
- ML – magic loop
- PM – place marker
- I J+T – Invisible Join and Turn
MATERIALS:
- H/5mm hook
- Approx. 155 – 190 yards of ww (#4) yarn
- Small – 155 yards
- Medium – 165 yards
- Large – 175 yards
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
NOTES:
- The Ridgeline Sun Hat is an advanced beginner pattern that is written in US terms.
- This pattern is worked in the round, from the top down. The top is joined every round and the body is turned each round using the invisible join method (I J+T, described below).
- Using a stitch marker for this pattern is not essential, but it makes it a lot easier to know where to join and turn.
- Ch 1 and 2 does not count as a stitch.
- When changing colors I dropped the non-working yarn.
- Yarn used in photos: Red Heart Super Saver – Cool Stripe, Stash yarn #4 cotton.
- Due to the nature of this stitch pattern, it is important not to make the sl sts too tight.
Sizes:
Small – Fits head circumference of 19″-20″
Medium – Fits head circumference of 21″-22″
Large – Fits head circumference of 23″-24″
Brim is approx 1.5″ with an option to make it wider.
Gauge: 7 sts and 9 rows = 2″ in pattern.
Rounds 1-7 = Approx. 6″ in diameter.
If you would like to purchase an easy to print pattern PDF of the Ridgeline Sun Hat on Ravelry that includes a step by step photo tutorial of the invisible join and changing colors, click the graphic above!
Pattern Inspiration:
I like the moss stitch, because it’s a classic stitch. I absolutely love the even moss stitch, because it’s a one row repeat and the texture is beautiful. This is my 11th design using the even moss stitch and it definitely will not be my last. I started designing with this stitch last fall (2022) and I love how versatile it is. My first pattern using this stitch was the Ridgeline Pumpkin. It is a quick little pattern that uses very little yarn and is an easy way to decorate for the Fall. To view this, and a few other Ridgeline patterns click each photo below.
TESTER PHOTOS
Behind every designer there is a testing team of amazing crocheters, and I could not have brought this pattern to life without the help of my fabulous testing team! I hope you find some color inspiration from their beautiful hats.
Ridgeline Sun Hats tested by (top left to right) @Angied_SASS, @Craftycandee, @StacySecoy, @shopping2scalecrochet, @hookedonbostons
Lets Get Started!
How to create the Invisible Join and Turn (I J+T):
Step 1: After completing the last st of round, remove hook from loop. Bring working yarn from back of work to front.
Step 2: Remove hook from last st and Insert hook from back to front in first st of round.
Step 3: Pull loop through first st, keep working yarn underneath loop, place stitch marker in the same st. Turn. Place the last st of each round where the stitch marker is.
How to get the best fit:
To get the best fit, measure the circumference of your head and pick the size that is closest to the size listed below.
Small – Fits head circumference of 19″-20″
Medium – Fits head circumference of 21″-22″
Large – Fits head circumference of 23″-24″
Ridgeline Sun Hat is pictured above in size small using left over ww (#4) cotton from other projects.
SMALL/TEEN:
Note: To make the hat taller, continue repeating round 9 in multiples of 2 until desired height, then continue with the brim.
To alternate colors, for size small, change colors every round starting on R9 until the brim.
TOP:
R1: Place 15 dc in MC. Sl st to first st. (15)
R2: Ch 2, inc in each st. Sl st to first st. (15)
NOTE: From R3 onward until the brim each inc will be using hdc.
R3: Ch 1, *inc, 5hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (35)
R4: Ch 1, *inc, 6 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (40)
R5: Ch 1, *inc, 7 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (45)
R6: Ch 1, *inc, 8 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (50)
R7: Ch 1, *inc, 9 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (55)
R8: Ch 1, *inc, 10 hdc* repeat from * to * Invisible Join + Turn (I J+T) PM. (60)
BODY:
R9: *hdc, sl st* repeat from * to * I J+T. PM. (60)
R10-21: Repeat R9.
BRIM (small/teen):
NOTE: The brim is worked in a continuous circle. Do not join rounds. Inc will be using sc.
R22: *sc, in* repeat from * to * (90)
R23: sc in each st. (90)
R24: *inc, 8 sc* repeat from * to * (100)
R25: sc in each st. (100)
R26: *inc, 9 sc* repeat from * to * (110)
R27: sc in each st. (110)
NOTE: After R27 the brim should measure approx. 1.5″ If you would like a wider brim, continue with R29.
R28: sl st in each st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
R29: *inc, 10 sc* repeat from * to * (120)
R30: sc in each st. (120)
R31: *inc, 11 sc* repeat from * to * (130)
R32: sc in each st. (130) Brim should measure approximately 2.5″ after R32.
R33: sl st in each st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Ridgeline Sun Hat is pictured above in size medium using left over ww (#4) cotton from other projects.
MEDIUM:
Note: To make the hat taller, continue repeating R10 in multiples of 2 until desired height, then continue with the brim.
To alternate colors, for size medium, change colors every round starting on round 10 until the brim.
TOP:
R1: Place 15 dc in MC. Sl st to first st. (15)
R2: Ch 2, inc in each st. Sl st to first st. (15)
NOTE: From R3 onward until the brim each inc will be using hdc.
R3: Ch 1, *inc, 5hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (35)
R4: Ch 1, *inc, 6 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (40)
R5: Ch 1, *inc, 7 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (45)
R6: Ch 1, *inc, 8 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (50)
R7: Ch 1, *inc, 9 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (55)
R8: Ch 1, *inc, 10 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (60)
R9: Ch 1, *inc, 11 hdc* repeat from * to * inc in last st. Invisible Join and Turn. (I J +T). PM. (66)
BODY:
R10: *hdc, sl st* repeat from * to * I J+T. PM. (66)
R11-24: Repeat R10.
BRIM (medium):
NOTE: The brim is worked in a continuous circle. Do not join rounds. Inc will be using sc.
R25: *sc, inc* repeat from * to * (99)
R26: sc in each st. (99)
R27: *inc, 8 sc* repeat from * to * (110)
R28: sc in each st. (110)
R29: *inc, 9 sc* repeat from * to * (121)
R30: sc in each st. (121)
NOTE: After R30 the brim should measure approx. 1.5″ If you would like a wider brim, continue with R32.
R31: sl st in each st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
R32: *inc, 10 sc* repeat from * to * (132)
R33: sc in each st. (132)
R34: *inc, 11 sc* repeat from * to * (142)
R35: sc in each st. (143) Brim should measure approximately 2.5″ after R35.
R36: sl st in each st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Ridgeline Sun Hat is pictured above in size large using Red Heart Super Saver – Cool Stripe.
LARGE:
Note: To make the hat taller, continue repeating R11 in multiples of 2 until desired height, then continue with the brim.
To alternate colors, for size LARGE, change colors every round starting on R11 until the brim.
TOP:
R1: Place 15 dc in MC. Sl st to first st. (15)
R2: Ch 2, inc in each st. Sl st to first st. (15)
NOTE: From R3 onward until the brim each inc will be using hdc.
R3: Ch 1, *inc, 5hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (35)
R4: Ch 1, *inc, 6 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (40)
R5: Ch 1, *inc, 7 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (45)
R6: Ch 1, *inc, 8 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (50)
R7: Ch 1, *inc, 9 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (55)
R8: Ch 1, *inc, 10 hdc* repeat from * to * sl st to first st. (60)
R9: Ch 1, *inc, 11 hdc* repeat from * to * Sl st to first st. (65)
R10: Ch 1, *inc, 12 hdc* repeat from * to * Invisible Join and Turn (I J + T) See notes above.
BODY:
R11: *hdc, sl st* repeat from * to * I J+T. PM. (70)
R12-29: Repeat R11.
BRIM (medium):
NOTE: The brim is worked in a continuous circle. Do not join rounds. Inc will be using sc.
R30: *sc, inc* repeat from * to * (105)
R31: sc in each st. (105)
R32: *inc, 6 sc* repeat from * to * (120)
R33: sc in each st. (120)
R34: *inc, 7 sc* repeat from * to * (135)
R35: sc in each st. (135)
NOTE: After R35 the brim should measure approx. 1.5″ If you would like a wider brim, continue with R37.
R36: sl st in each st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
R37: *inc, 8 sc* repeat from * to * (150)
R38: sc in each st. (150)
R39: *inc, 9 sc* repeat from * to * (165)
R40: sc in each st. (165) Brim should measure approximately 2.5″ after R40.
R41: sl st in each st. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Congratulations!
Your Ridgeline Sun Hat is now complete!
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