Sun hat for an 18-inch doll - American Girl, Our Generation type dolls


Sunhat: 


The hat is worked in continuous rounds to create a more even look. Place a marker at the end of each round, before beginning the next to ensure that a full round has been worked. 


For this hat I have used DK yarns. 


  • With 4mm hook, ch5, ss to form a ring.
  • Round 1 – Work 8dc in ring.
  • Round 2 – *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (12 dc)
  • Round 3 – As round 2.  (18 dc)
  • Round 4 –As round 2.  (27 dc)
  • Round 5 -   *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (36 dc)
  • Round 6 – Work 1dc in each dc (36 dc)
  • Round 7 - *1dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (45 dc)
  • Round 8 – Work 1dc in each dc.  (45 dc)
  • Round 9 - *1dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (54 dc)
  • Rounds 10 to 18 – Work 1 dc in each dc for each round.
  • Round 19 – (eyelet row) ch4 (counts as 1tr and 1ch), *miss 1dc, 1tr in next dc, 1ch, rep *from to end of round, ss in 3rd ch from beg of round.
  • Round 20 – ch1, *2dc in ch space, 1dc in tr, rep from *to last ch space, 2dc and ss in ch1.
  • Round 21 - *1dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round. 
  • Round 22 – Work 1dc in each dc to end of round.
  • Change to 3.5mm hook and C work 1dc in each dc to end.
  • Next round – 1dc in next dc, * 3ch, miss 1dc, 1dc in next dc. Rep from * to last dc, miss 1dc, 3ch, ss in 1st dc. 
  • Fasten off. Thread in loose ends. 
  • Thread in a piece of ribbon through eyelet row and tie into a bow.


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