If you’ve been searching for a stylish and fun summer crochet project for kids, this is it! This crochet boater hat pattern for children is inspired by the timeless canotier, that elegant flat-top straw hat with crisp lines and a vintage feel. This is one of those timeless hats, that never goes out of style, that quietly tugs at your childhood memories when you least expect it.
Designed to protect from the sun, this adorable crochet summer hat for children holds its shape beautifully thanks to sturdy raffia yarn, and adds a charming vintage flair to any summer outfit your little ones wear.
The pattern is beginner-friendly and easily adjustable, so if you want to tweak the size or play around with brim width, go for it. Add a ribbon, a bow, and a few daisies; this DIY crochet canotier is made to be personalized!
Materials Needed – Crochet Boater Hat Pattern
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
BLO: back loops only
FLO: front loops only
R: round
Notes
Designed for children aged 6 to 9, this pattern allows easy size adjustments. Modify the crown base by adding or subtracting rounds, then adapt the rest of the hat according to the updated stitch count.
The gauge for the yarn is: 13 sc x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
This crochet boater hat is made in joined rounds, using a slip stitch at the end of each round to close it.
Crochet Boater Hat Pattern
The Crochet Summer Hat
With the raffia yarn and the 5 mm crochet hook, make a magic circle.
Round 1: 6 sc (6)
Round 2: sc inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, sc inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, sc inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, sc inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, sc inc) x 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, sc inc) x 6 (54)
R10: (8 sc, sc inc) x 6 (60)
R11: (9 sc, sc inc) x 6 (66)
R12: (10 sc, sc inc) x 6 (72)
The base crown is now around 17 cm of diameter. We will now work the sides of the crochet boater hat.
R13: 72 sc BLO (72)
R14 to 23: 72 sc (72)
The hat now measures 7.5 cm in height. Next, we’ll move on to the brim.
R24: FLO : (5 sc, sc inc) x 12 (84)
R25: (6 sc, sc inc) x 12 (96)
R26: (7 sc, sc inc) x 12 (108)
R27: 108 sc (108)
R28: (8 sc, sc inc) x 12 (120)
R29: 120 sc (120)
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. The brim measures approximately 4 cm. If you’d like a wider brim for your crochet summer hat, simply continue repeating Rounds 28 and 29 pattern (1 increase round, 1 normal round; example: R30: (9 sc, sc inc) x 12 (132), R31: 132 sc (132) ) until you reach your desired length.
The Daisies – Crochet Summer Hat
With the yellow yarn and the 3 mm crochet hook, make a magic circle.
Round 1: 6 sc (6), change color to the white yarn then sl st into the 1st sc of the round.
Round 2: ch8, sl st in the same stitch, (sl st in the next stitch, ch8, sl st in the same stitch) repeat this until the end, you should get a total of 6 petals this way.
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. Make a total of 9 crochet daisies this way.
Finish Your Crochet Canotier Hat
Cut a piece of ribbon and sew it around the hat, just above the brim of your crochet summer hat. Tie a bow and attach it to the back, centered on the ribbon. To finish, sew or glue the little daisies wherever you like on the hat. And just like that, your boater hat is complete!
And there you have it, your crochet canotier hat for kids is ready for its debut! Lightweight, breathable, and irresistibly cute, it’s a must-have summer accessory for your little ones!
Finished your hat? I’d love to see how it turned out! Tag me on Instagram, drop a photo in the comments of the Pinterest pin, or add it to your Ravelry project page. I ALWAYS enjoy seeing your creative twists on my patterns.
If you enjoyed this one, make sure to check out my other crochet patterns, you might just find your next favorite project! Happy crocheting, see you in the next one!
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