This trendy crochet raffia hat pattern includes both a detailed PDF and a full video tutorial that walks you through the entire construction process. You’ll learn how to crochet the crown, create and shape the wide brim, and add the structural support that keeps the brim from flopping.

The pattern covers sizing adjustments so you can customize the fit to your head, which matters more than most people realize. It also includes techniques for achieving that signature wide-brim shape that makes these hats look like they were made by a pro.

You’ll need about 320 meters of raffia yarn (roughly 2 skeins), a 4 to 4.5mm hook, and about 2 meters of rigilene or whalebone to support the brim. The rigilene is what keeps the structure stable and sun-ready. The whole project takes between 1 and 3 days depending on how fast you work.

The finished hat works well for beach trips, vacation wear, or everyday sun protection.