Coral Reef Sun Hat

Crochet Pattern

Terminology: US

2 files: regular pdf and large print version

Type: Top down hat with brim

Sizes: Toddler, Kid/Teen, Adult M, Adult L

Hook: 4.5 mm

Yarn: Yarn used for the sample: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 (82 yds per 1.76 oz) #3 dk weight, 2 skeins of Light Coral and 1 skein of Pastel Purple.

Any soft cotton or cotton blend dk (#3) yarn with about 11 wpi will work. About 82-164 yds of color A and 40-80 yds of color B.

You will also need: stitch marker for the brim as it’s made in continuous (spiral) rounds;

approx. 38-44” of 1/3 - 1/4” wide ribbon.

The hat is made top down, the gauge is given as crown diameter needed for a specific size.

CSdc (chainless starting double crochet) is listed as an option to use instead of starting ch-3. Photo tutorial and a link to a video tutorial of the stitch are provided.

Low Vision Accessibility: The large print version is written in 24 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text, white background. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out. There is a link to a video tutorial for the special stitch and a photo tutorial with description but the stitch itself is optional and therefore is not needed to complete the pattern.