How to Crochet Baby Sun Bucket Hat for Beginners
Secure your baby in summer with this crochet sun hat suitable for 0–3 months old, and a step-by-step tutorial for crocheting it. Thanks to the front and back post stitches and ruffled brim, this sun hat is super attractive. The tutorial is detailed, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate crocheters.
Supplies Used
Here is a list of materials needed for crocheting this baby sun hat:
Yarn: 4-ply bamboo yarn (light and breathable)
Crochet Hook: 3 mm
Scissors: For trimming yarn ends
Measuring Tape: To track the hat size and brim length
Yarn Needle (optional): For weaving in ends neatly
Crochet Baby Sun Bucket Hat Tutorial
This quick and easy crochet tutorial walks viewers through making a sun bucket hat for babies aged 0–3 months. Using basic stitches and gradual increases, it forms a soft, stretchy, and comfortable summer hat — perfect for sunny days.
Crown Formation
The hat starts with 5 chains joined into a ring, followed by 12 treble crochets (UK terms). Each round increases in a structured pattern, expanding the crown with 2 trebles into each or alternating stitches.
Shaping the Body
After reaching 5-treble sections, one round of straight trebles is added for stability. Then, a post-stitch pattern is introduced using front and back post trebles alternately, creating a textured, stretchable body. These rows repeat until the work measures about 4.5 inches from the crown.
Designing the Brim
The brim is formed with double crochets (UK), starting with 4 dc + 2 dc in the next stitch. Each new round adds one more dc between increases (e.g., 5 dc + 2 dc, 6 dc + 2 dc, etc.), allowing for a flared finish. The increase rows stop once the desired brim width is reached, followed by one final round of regular double crochets.
Finishing Touches
The project wraps up with a clean finish using a simple round and fasten-off. The hat can be customized by adjusting the brim size or adding decorative elements.
How to Crochet the Post Stitch?
The post stitch in crochet adds texture to your project and can be worked as a front post or back post stitch. To create a front post, yarn over and insert your hook around the post of the stitch (from front to back, then back to front). Yarn over, pull through, and complete the stitch as usual.
For a back post, yarn over and insert the hook behind the post (from back to front, then front to back). These stitches are great for ribs, cables, and dimensional designs.
