A visor is the cleverest kind of summer headwear, because it shades your eyes without covering your head, and crochet visor ideas are perfect for makers who want that open, breezy fit. Every design in this roundup is a true brim-only visor, with a band and a peak and no crown, so nothing here will turn into a hat halfway through.
Thirteen of the twenty patterns below are written patterns you can read on the page or download free, and seven are video tutorials, each clearly labelled as a video so you know what to expect before you click. A few written patterns also offer a printable PDF for a small fee, and those cases are noted honestly in the item itself, while every video tutorial here is free to watch. Browse the whole list, pick the shape that suits your summer, and make a visor you will reach for every sunny day.
1. Classic Single Crochet Visor with Button Closure
Rhelena's classic visor is the simplest shape in this roundup, and that is exactly why it works so well. A single crochet band wraps the head in three adult sizes, and a short treble round gives the brim its gentle forward curve. The whole piece is worked in worsted weight yarn on a 5.5 mm hook, so it comes off the hook fast enough for a weekend project. A button closure at the back lets the fit adjust a little, which makes it a forgiving first visor for a newer crocheter. Make it in a solid summer colour for the beach, or in a neutral that goes with everything in your holiday bag.
Pattern: Crochet Visor by Rhelena at CrochetNCrafts — Get the free pattern
2. Puff Stitch Visor with a Solid Peak
The same designer returns with a puff stitch version that looks much fancier than its stitch count suggests. The band is a mesh of single crochet and chain spaces, and puff stitches fill those spaces to give the fabric a soft, raised texture. The peak is worked solidly onto the band, so it holds its shape in the sun instead of flopping forward. One size is given at a 20 inch circumference, but the pattern explains how to grow it in multiples of four or six stitches. A small shank button closes the back, and the finished visor is light enough to wear all afternoon.
Pattern: Crochet Puff Stitch Visor by Rhelena at CrochetNCrafts — Get the free pattern
3. Button-Close Adjustable Visor for Any Head Size
Snappy-Tots builds this visor around adjustability, with directions for a toddler to small child size and a child to adult size. Two buttons close the back, so the same visor can be loosened or tightened as needed instead of being remade. Because the band is written for a size range rather than one exact measurement, it also suits a child who is still growing. The written pattern is free on the page, and an ad-free downloadable PDF is sold separately for anyone who prefers to print. It is a practical pick for a gift, since the button closure covers the guesswork of an exact head measurement.
Pattern: Adjustable Visor by Snappy-Tots — Get the free pattern
4. Ribbed Sun Visor Headband with a Crab Stitch Edge
Erangi Udeshika's sun visor headband pairs a stretchy ribbed band with a neat half double crochet visor. The band is worked in front post and back post double crochet, so it grips comfortably without feeling tight. The visor grows row by row from the band, and a crab stitch edge finishes the curve with a tidy corded look. The adult size fits a 20 to 21 inch head, and the ribbed band can be adjusted to any circumference by adding rows. Worsted weight yarn and a 5.5 mm hook keep it a quick few-hours project, and it works in any colour you like.
Pattern: Sun Visor Headband by Erangi Udeshika at Crochet For You — Get the free pattern
5. Quick Golf Visor in Baby to Adult Sizes
This golf visor began with designer Danyel Pink, and after she retired, Oombawka Design purchased the full rights so the pattern could stay free. It is written for six sizes from newborn through adult, with the adult size fitting a 20 to 23 inch head. The band goes all the way around the head, and the visor is worked into the unworked loops of the foundation chain. Worsted weight yarn and two hooks do the whole job, and the designer notes it should take under an hour. It is a great alternative to a full sunhat on the course, at the beach, or anywhere you want shade without a hot crown.
Pattern: Golf Visor by Danyel Pink at Oombawka Design Crochet — Get the free pattern
6. Easy Visor with a Free PDF and Video Walkthrough
The Curtis Visor is a gentle beginner-friendly project with a free PDF download on the page and a video tutorial to follow along with. The written pattern comes as a downloadable file, so you can print it and keep it beside your hook. Its open top keeps hair free, which is the whole point of a visor, and the brim shades the eyes without trapping heat. Ravelry makers have logged a dozen projects from it, which is a reassuring sign that the instructions are easy to follow. Try it in a bright summer shade first, then make a second in a neutral for everyday wear.
Pattern: The Curtis Visor by Crochet with Clare — Get the free pattern
7. Cotton Adjustable Visor with D-Ring Fastening
Sara Sach's cotton adjustable visor is built to hold its shape, which is why cotton is the yarn of choice here. Cotton yarns like Peaches and Creme or Sugar and Creme give the bill enough body to stay firm in the sun. D-rings at the back make it adjustable for any size head, so one visor can fit several people in the family. This is a different adjustable visor from the button-close one earlier in this list, with its own cotton construction and ring fastening. The written pattern is free on the page, and an ad-free PDF is sold for three dollars and fifty cents for anyone who wants a printable copy.
Pattern: Cotton Adjustable Visor by Sara Sach at Posh Pooch Designs — Get the free pattern
8. X-Stitch and V-Stitch Visor with a Short-Row Peak
Farrah Hodgson's XvX visor gets its name from the two stitches that make its texture, the X-stitch and the V-stitch. The headband is worked first in long rows, and then short rows shape a peak that sits neatly over the forehead. Two buttons adjust the fit for an adult head, so there is no need to guess an exact size before starting. Red Heart Super Saver and a G hook are all the supplies listed, which makes this a good stash-busting project. The stitch texture looks far more complicated than it is, so it is a satisfying pick for a crocheter ready to move past plain single crochet.
Pattern: XvX Visor by Farrah Hodgson at Firene Designs — Get the free pattern
9. Ribbed Visor as a Free Ravelry Download
Rashy Nowfal's ribbed visor is a free download on Ravelry, listed for adults in unisex styling. The ribbed texture gives the band a gentle stretch, so it sits comfortably without a separate closure. Worsted weight yarn works with an H hook and a G hook, and the pattern is written rather than charted. Because it downloads free from Ravelry, you can add it to your library and keep it for the next sunny spell. A ribbed visor like this one pairs well with a casual outfit, from a beach walk to a morning run.
Pattern: Ribbed Visor by Rashy Nowfal — Get the free pattern
10. Four-Size Summer Visor with a Shaped Brim
Crochet Rochelle's summer visor covers four sizes, from toddler through adult, with the adult band worked at eighty stitches. The band is a simple tube of half double crochet, and the brim is shaped in four rows that widen toward the front. Red Heart With Love and an H hook are the only supplies, so it is an easy yarn to find in almost any colour. An optional accent stripe around the back of the band lets you add a second colour without changing the construction. Make the adult size for yourself and a smaller one for a child, and you have a matching set for a summer outing.
Pattern: Summer Visor by Crochet Rochelle — Get the free pattern
11. Ponytail Visor Headband for a High Ponytail
Sara Sach's second visor in this list solves a different problem, because it is worked onto a ponytail band. The headband is crocheted around an elastic ponytail band, and then the visor is added across the front in a shaped section. It fits a 22 to 24 inch head, and the ponytail opening means long hair can be worn up without squashing the visor. Premier Cotton Sprout and an H hook are the materials, with a video tutorial to follow for the trickier joins. The written pattern is free on the page, and an ad-free PDF is sold for three dollars and fifty cents, just like the designer's cotton visor above.
Pattern: Ponytail Visor Headband by Sara Sach at Posh Pooch Designs — Get the free pattern
12. Band-and-Brim Visor Hiding Behind a Sun Hat Name
Do not let the name fool you, because this Fosbas Designs pattern is not a full hat at all. It is a band worked in five rounds, plus a brim shaped in twelve rows, and there is no crown anywhere in the instructions. That band plus brim construction is exactly what makes it a visor, and it is the reason it belongs in this roundup. Sizes run from toddler through adult, and the brim can be stiffened with wire, fishing line, or starch if you want a firmer peak. It is a different pattern from the three patterns called Crochet Sun Hat in our earlier sun hat roundup, by a different designer with a different construction.
Pattern: Crochet Sun Hat by Fosbas Designs — Get the free pattern
13. Foam-Base Visor Worked Through Punched Holes
Suzie's visor cap starts from an unusual base, because the crochet is worked into holes punched around a purchased foam visor. A small hook works the band through those holes, and the band shaping runs through round seven. Here is the important detail, because the pattern continues past round seven only if you want a cap, so stop at round seven for the visor version. The foam base gives the brim a firm shape that yarn alone cannot match, which is handy on a windy day. Worsted weight yarn and two hooks cover the project, and the size is a woman's average.
Pattern: Suzie’s Visor Cap by Suzie at Suzie’s Yarnie Stuff — Get the free pattern
14. Headband-Palm Visor Video Tutorial
This first video tutorial from Miarti shows a headband-palm visor worked step by step on camera. Following along with the video makes the joining of the band and the palm much easier to see than in written instructions alone. The tutorial is detailed, so it suits a crocheter who likes to watch each row before working it. Because it is a video, you can pause and replay the trickier sections until the shape looks right. It is one of two Miarti visor tutorials in this list, and this one focuses on the headband-palm style.
Pattern: Headband-Palm Visor Tutorial by Miarti – Crochet and Knitting — Get the free pattern
15. Simple Headband with a Visor Video Tutorial
Miarti's second visor tutorial in this list shows a headband with a visor, made simply and easily. This one is a separate video from the headband-palm tutorial above, with its own construction and shaping. As a video tutorial, it is easy to follow along row by row, pausing whenever a step needs a second look. The headband style keeps the top of the head open, which is ideal for warm weather and for wearing hair up. Choose this one if you prefer a plain headband base, or the palm style above if you want a little more coverage.
Pattern: Headband with a Visor Tutorial by Miarti – Crochet and Knitting — Get the free pattern
16. Portuguese Viseira Video Tutorial for Selling at Markets
Geane kardoso's video tutorial is in Portuguese, and it is aimed at makers who sell their crochet at markets. The step by step format walks through the whole visor, so even a viewer with basic Portuguese can follow the stitches on screen. A visor is a strong market item because it is quick to make, uses little yarn, and suits a wide range of buyers. Watching the construction on video is especially helpful for the brim shaping, which is the part most makers get wrong. If you sell at craft fairs, this tutorial is worth studying for both the pattern and the selling angle.
Pattern: Viseira em Crochê Tutorial by Geane kardoso — Get the free pattern
17. Spanish Visor Video Tutorial with a 3D Rose
Tejiendo con Lulú's video tutorial is in Spanish, and it adds a three dimensional rose to the visor. The rose is crocheted separately and attached to the side, so it can be left off for a plainer look. A flower accent like this one turns a simple sun visor into a piece that looks made for a special occasion. Following a video in another language is easier than it sounds, because the stitches themselves are visible on screen. Make the rose in a contrasting colour for a bold finish, or match it to the visor for a softer effect.
Pattern: Visera a Crochet con Rosa 3D Tutorial by Tejiendo con Lulú — Get the free pattern
18. Open-Top Sun Visor Video Tutorial for Locs, Puffs and Braids
Diamond Alexis of Antisocial Club designed this video tutorial with an open top, so puffs, locs, braids, and buns can be worn out. That open construction is what makes it a visor rather than a cap, since nothing covers the crown of the head. The tutorial covers the visor brim, the base, and how the two parts are sewn together, with a sun visor insert for structure. A structured insert is a smart trick for any visor, because it keeps the brim firm without extra rounds of stiffening. This is a thoughtful pick for anyone who has struggled to find sun protection that works with their hairstyle.
Pattern: Crochet Sun Visor Cap Tutorial by Diamond Alexis of Antisocial Club — Get the free pattern
19. Contoured Tie-Back Raffia Visor Video Tutorial
HappyLook's video tutorial shows a contoured raffia visor with a tie-back fastening, worked in a natural straw-like yarn. Raffia gives the brim a crisp summer feel that cotton cannot quite match, and it holds a curved shape well. The tie-back style adjusts to different head sizes, and the side wings help the visor sit securely. This is the first of two HappyLook raffia visor tutorials in this list, and this one focuses on the contoured tie-back shape. Watch the brim shaping closely, because the curve is what separates a neat visor from a floppy one.
Pattern: Contoured Raffia Visor Tutorial by HappyLook — Get the free pattern
20. Raffia Sun Visor Video Tutorial with a Flower Motif
HappyLook's second raffia tutorial in this list is part two of a series that crochets a sun visor with a flower motif. The video shows the visor rows and the floral pattern rows, plus steaming to finish the piece. Jasmine stitch gives the fabric a star-like texture that pairs beautifully with the flower accent. The full masterclass series and a complete pattern bundle are offered separately by the channel, but this part two video itself is free to watch. It is a different visor from the contoured tie-back tutorial above, with its own motif and finishing.
Pattern: Raffia Sun Visor with Flower Motif Tutorial by HappyLook — Get the free pattern
Conclusion
From a simple single crochet band to a raffia visor with a flower motif, this list proves that a brim-only visor can be as stylish as any hat, and much cooler to wear. The open top keeps you comfortable in the heat, the brim keeps the sun out of your eyes, and every style here can be made in an afternoon or two. Try one in your favourite summer colour first, then make a second to match a different outfit. Which of these twenty visors will you crochet first, and will you wear it to the beach, the garden, or the golf course? Tell us in the comments below!
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