Introduction
A flower-covered crochet sun hat has that sweet handmade feeling moms love right away. It feels soft, cheerful, and perfect for spring days, garden photos, beach walks, birthday outfits, or a thoughtful handmade gift for a little girl.
This Meadow Daisy Kids Crochet Sun Hat is an original design inspired by soft meadow colors and playful daisy details. Instead of making a plain floral hat, this version uses a simple top-down sun hat shape, a breathable lace section, a wavy scalloped brim, and raised daisy appliqués that look like little flowers blooming around the hat.
It is cute, wearable, and realistic to make. The stitches are beginner-friendly with a few decorative details that make the finished piece look special without becoming too difficult.
Description
The Meadow Daisy Kids Crochet Sun Hat is a soft bucket-style sun hat with a rounded crown, open lace body, and a gently ruffled scallop brim. The main hat can be made in soft lavender, warm ivory, pale pink, mint, or buttercream yellow. Small crochet daisies with golden centers are sewn around the hat body for a sweet garden-inspired look.
The texture is light but sturdy, with simple half double crochet rounds at the crown and brim, plus an airy shell-style section around the middle. The brim has a soft wave that frames the face beautifully without becoming too floppy.
This easy crochet pattern is lovely for kids, spring outfits, handmade markets, birthday gifts, mommy-and-me collections, or a cute beginner crochet project with a polished boutique finish.
Materials
- Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn for the main hat
- Small amount of white yarn for daisy petals
- Small amount of golden yellow yarn for daisy centers
- 5 mm crochet hook for the hat
- 4 mm crochet hook for the daisies
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Finished Size
This pattern is written for a child size, approximately 2–5 years.
Approximate finished measurements:
- Hat circumference: 19 inches
- Crown diameter: 6 inches
- Hat height before brim: 6 inches
- Brim width: 2 inches
For a smaller toddler size, stop increasing at 50 stitches instead of 60 stitches.
Gauge
Using 5 mm hook:
- 13 hdc stitches = 4 inches
- 10 hdc rounds = 4 inches
Check your gauge before making the full hat. Cotton yarn can vary, so adjust hook size if needed.
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
- sts: stitches
- inc: increase, 2 stitches in the same stitch
- BLO: back loop only
- FO: fasten off
Pattern Notes
The hat is worked from the crown down in joined rounds.
The ch 1 at the beginning of hdc rounds does not count as a stitch.
The ch 2 at the beginning of lace rounds does not count as a stitch.
Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch.
The daisies are made separately and sewn onto the hat.
For kids’ hats, sew all flowers securely and avoid beads, buttons, or hard decorations.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Crown
Round 1: Make a MR, ch 1, work 10 hdc into the ring. Join with sl st to first hdc. (10)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20)
Round 3: Ch 1, repeat around: hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st. Join. (30)
Round 4: Ch 1, repeat around: hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Join. (40)
Round 5: Ch 1, repeat around: hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Join. (50)
Round 6: Ch 1, repeat around: hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Join. (60)
The crown should measure about 6 inches across.
Upper Hat Body
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (60)
Round 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (60)
Open Lace Daisy Meadow Section
Round 9: Ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st. Repeat from around. Join with sl st to first dc. (30 dc spaces)
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in first dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 space. Repeat around. Join. (60)
Round 11: Ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st. Repeat around. Join with sl st to first dc. (30 dc spaces)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in first dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 space. Repeat around. Join. (60)
Lower Hat Body
Round 13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (60)
Round 14: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (60)
The hat should now sit comfortably down the sides of the head.
Brim
Continue with the same main hat color.
Round 15: Ch 1, repeat around: hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Join. (70)
Round 16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (70)
Round 17: Ch 1, repeat around: hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Join. (80)
Round 18: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (80)
Scalloped Edge
Round 19: Ch 1, skip next st, work 5 dc in next st, skip next st, sl st in next st. Repeat from around.
FO and weave in ends.
The brim should have a soft wavy edge. If it feels too ruffled, gently steam-block it with care or shape it by hand.
Daisy Flowers
Make 5–7 daisies, depending on how full you want the hat to look.
Use 4 mm hook.
Daisy Center
Use golden yellow yarn.
Round 1: Make a MR, ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (8)
FO if changing color, or carry the yarn neatly to the back.
Daisy Petals
Join white yarn to any stitch.
In the same stitch, work: ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st.
Repeat in each stitch around to make 8 petals.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Shape the petals gently with your fingers so the flower lays flat.
Optional Small Side Daisy
For a smaller flower near the brim, make 1 mini daisy.
Use golden yellow yarn.
Round 1: Make a MR, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Join. (6)
Join white yarn.
In each stitch around, work: ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly
Lay the hat flat with the front centered.
Place 3 larger daisies around the front and side of the lace section.
Place 2–4 more daisies around the rest of the hat, spacing them evenly.
Keep the flowers slightly above the brim so they do not pull the brim down.
Pin each daisy in place first.
Sew each daisy securely using the long yarn tail.
Weave in all ends on the inside of the hat.
Gently shape the crown, lace section, and brim.
Tips & Variations
Use cotton yarn for a breathable summer hat. Acrylic can work too, but cotton gives better structure for a sun hat.
For a soft spring look, try lavender with white daisies, ivory with lavender daisies, or pale mint with cream flowers.
For a mommy-and-me collection, make the child hat in lavender and the baby version in ivory using the same daisy placement.
To make the hat more playful, use pastel flowers in pink, yellow, and cream instead of all white petals.
To make the brim firmer, go down half a hook size for the brim rounds.
To make the brim softer and floppier, go up half a hook size for the brim rounds.
If the hat feels too short, add one extra hdc round before starting the brim.
If you want fewer flowers, sew one large daisy on the side only for a simpler boutique look.
FAQ
Is this crochet sun hat beginner-friendly?
Yes. The hat uses basic rounds, half double crochet, simple lace spaces, and easy flower appliqués. The scalloped brim adds a pretty finish but is still simple to make.
What yarn is best for this kids crochet hat?
Cotton or cotton-blend yarn is best because it holds the brim shape well and feels breathable for warmer weather.
Can I make this hat smaller?
Yes. For a toddler size, stop the crown increases at 50 stitches, work the body rounds evenly, and reduce the brim increases slightly.
Can I make the brim less wavy?
Yes. For a calmer brim, skip Round 17 and work Round 18 directly after Round 16, then add the scalloped edge.
Can I use different flowers?
Yes. You can use daisies, tiny roses, simple five-petal flowers, or even small leaves. Keep the decorations lightweight so the hat stays comfortable.
Conclusion
The Meadow Daisy Kids Crochet Sun Hat is a sweet, wearable, and photo-ready crochet hat pattern with a soft garden feeling moms will love. The open lace texture, scalloped brim, and raised daisy appliqués make it feel special while still being realistic and enjoyable to crochet.
Make it in soft lavender, ivory, mint, blush, or any gentle spring color, and you’ll have a handmade kids’ hat that feels fresh, cute, and perfect for sunny little adventures.
