The Fourth of July is coming up and that means barbecues, picnics, and lots of time outside. This cute little hat will keep the sun off of you baby and keep him or her looking patriotic at the same time!

I made this hat for my friend Bear out of the versatile, sturdy Kona Cotton Essex which comes in great reds, whites, and blues. It's a cotton linen blend so it has some body and it's totally easy to care for, just throw it in the wash after the fireworks.

Making a fully lined hat might seem a little daunting but it's actually a pretty quick project and fun to make. It incorporates a lot of different skills (like edge stitching and cutting on the bias) so it's a great learning project. If you'd like to make one of your own check out my Fourth of July Baby Sun Hat Project Journal. Happy Fourth of July!-- Molly