Project introduction
This overview previews a classic lace brim sun hat from Jenny and Teddy, instead of reproducing the full tutorial. Use it to check the shape, skills, and construction order, then follow the Original designer’s pattern and instructions for complete directions. A fitted body, wide decorative brim, and attached flower give the hat its polished summer character.
The sample colors came from leftover deep dark brown yarn and a little yellow, a pairing that reminded the designer of a favorite coffee drink and inspired the Cappuccino Frappe name. In medium weight acrylic the hat is described as lightweight, with lace meant to shade the face while letting a breeze through.
Need more crochet summer hats to make?
The source also points to three related summer makes, a beginner wide brim sun hat, a floppy brim sun hat, and an easy breezy sun hat. Gather these supplies before starting.
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn, 100% acrylic, in deep dark brown and yellow
- 3.50mm crochet hook, or E/4 US hook size
- Sewing yarn needle
Skill and abbreviations
Plan on US terms and a basic, beginner friendly skill level. Know how to make a magic ring or adjustable ring, a slip knot, and a chain, and be ready to work in the front loop only or back loop only when directed.
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- flo: front loop only
- blo: back loop only
The stated gauge is 4 crochet stitches x 4 rows = 1 square inch. The web pattern is free on the designer site, while a separate inexpensive, ad-free PDF printable instant download is offered through Etsy, so do not assume the printable format is also free.
Crocheted sun hat body.
The body is worked from the top down, beginning with a magic ring or adjustable ring and 8 single crochet stitches. Half double crochet increases then widen the crown in a steady rhythm until the body reaches 72 stitches, setting up the straight section that follows.
Rounds 10 to 20 hold the shape with half double crochet in each stitch around at 72 stitches. Yellow is then picked up in the front loop only for rounds 21 and 22, followed by round 23, also front loop only, with 2 half double crochet in each stitch and no count stated.
We are going to make crocheted lace brim for the hat. (brown color)
In brown, the brim starts with groups of double crochet separated by chain 2 spaces, with stitches skipped between groups and a turn at the end. That open framework forms the spaces the shells need, so keep each chain space clear as you work around the edge.
Shells of 5 double crochet are worked into those chain spaces and anchored with single crochet, then a later round places double crochet into the shells with chains between them. Repeating the shell rounds once more finishes the lace sequence, after which the yarn is finished off.
Make crochet Flower.
The flower also begins with a magic ring or adjustable ring and 8 single crochet stitches. Chain loops around that center form 8 petals, and each loop is filled with 10 double crochet stitches, giving the applique its full, rounded shape before the final edging round.
Worked in the front loop only, the last round adds a single crochet edging ending at 21 stitches. Fasten off with a long tail and sew the flower onto the hat, completing the lace brimmed summer hat and its floral accent.
