Crochet Tutorial: Summer Hat with Cherry Blossom Pattern – Step-by-Step Guide

A crochet summer hat is the perfect accessory to protect your face from the sun while staying stylish. Add a cherry blossom design, and you’ve got a truly elegant and eye-catching piece! This tutorial will walk you through how to make a lightweight crochet hat, complete with delicate cherry blossom appliqués.

Great for intermediate beginners and up, this project lets you practice shaping, stitching in the round, and appliqué techniques.

What You’ll Need

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

You should know:

• Chain (ch)

• Slip Stitch (sl st)

• Single Crochet (sc)

• Half Double Crochet (hdc)

• Double Crochet (dc)

• Working in rounds

• Increasing in the round

• Sewing appliqués

✨ Part 1: Crochet the Summer Hat Base

This hat is worked from the top down, using lightweight yarn for breathability.

Crown (Top of the Hat):

1. Start with a Magic Ring.

2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 9 hdc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-2. (10 sts)

3. Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)

4. Round 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next, repeat around. Join. (30 sts)

5. Round 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat. (40 sts)

6. Continue increasing like this until the crown measures 13–14 cm (5–5.5″) in diameter.

   • Usually around 8–9 increase rounds total.

Sides (Hat Body):

1. Once crown is complete, stop increasing.

2. Work even hdc (1 hdc in each stitch around) for 12–15 rounds or until hat reaches your desired depth.

   • Standard adult depth = 17–18 cm from crown to bottom edge.

Brim:

1. Begin increasing again to create a flare:

   • Round 1: 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat around.

   • Round 2: 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat.

2. Add 3–5 more rounds of hdc or dc with no increases to give brim structure.

3. Optional: Work last round in reverse sc (crab stitch) for a decorative edge.

Optional: Add Wire or Starch

• For a structured brim, crochet a round over thin floral wire or hat brim wire.

• Or lightly spray with fabric stiffener and shape while damp.

Part 2: Crochet Cherry Blossom Appliqués

Cherry blossoms are small, five-petal flowers that can be sewn onto the hat as a decorative touch.

Basic Cherry Blossom Pattern (Make 5–7 Flowers)

Use fingering or light DK yarn.

1. Start with a Magic Ring in pink.

2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc, ch 2 five times into the ring (forms base for petals). Sl st to first sc.

3. Change to darker pink or white for petals.

4. Petal (make 5 in the same round):

   • (Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-2 loop.

5. Sl st to join and fasten off.

6. Use yellow yarn to embroider a few French knots or straight stitches in the center for stamens.

Optional: Make Leaves

1. Ch 6, turn, and work back:

   • Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, tr.

2. Ch 1, rotate, and work on the other side of the chain:

   • Tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Fasten off.

Make 2–3 leaves to go with your flowers.

Part 3: Attach Appliqués to the Hat

1. Arrange flowers and leaves on one side of the hat or around the base.

2. Use yarn needle and matching yarn to sew them securely in place.

3. Weave in any loose ends and gently block if needed.

✨ Optional Embellishments

• Add pearls or beads to flower centers.

• Attach a thin ribbon around the base of the crown.

• Use embroidery to add cherry blossom branches.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash gently in cold water.

• Lay flat to dry.

• Reshape brim if needed after washing.

✅ Project Summary

Final Thoughts

Your Crochet Summer Hat with Cherry Blossom Appliqués is now ready! It’s lightweight, breathable, and beautifully detailed — perfect for warm weather walks, picnics, beach days, or even as a handmade gift.

With the simplicity of the hat base and the elegance of the cherry blossom details, this project balances ease and beauty in the best way possible.

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Happy crocheting!