How to Crochet a Bucket Hat

tools & materials

• Yarn Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% mercerized Cotton), Aran Weight (#4), 170m (186yds), 100g (3.5oz). 1 each of shades Ecru and Succulent. (If LoveCrafts are out of stock, try this link to Amazon)
• 4mm hook [US G-6]
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• 12 stitch markers (if possible, have 1 stitch marker in a different colour from the others, then you can clearly mark the beginning of your rounds)

gauge

• Crown: 20cm (8inch) approx.
• Squares: 9cm X 9cm (3.5inch X 3.5inch) approx.
• Hat circumference: 57cm (22.5inch) approx.
• Brim depth: 6cm (2.5inch) approx.

completed size

One size, Adult Crochet Bucket Hat – approx. 21-23 inches

terms and abbreviations

This crochet bucket hat pattern is written in UK terms

• Place Maker: PM: Place stitch marker in the indicated stitch.
• Slip Stitch(s): ss: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
• Front loop only: FLO: Go through the front loop of the stitch only, not both as you normally would.
• Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.
  Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will
• have two loops on the hook. Finally, Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
• Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, therefore you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over and finally pull through remaining two loops.
• Double Treble(s): dtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, then you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Finally, Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• Standing double crochet(s): sdc(s): Starting with a slip knot on your hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

special stitches

• Bobble: similar to working 4 treble crochet together in one stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), (yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) three times until you have 5 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook, chain 1 to secure. Consequently, the bobble will pop away from you.
• Beginning Bobble (Beg-Bob): Chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in st at base of ch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) four times until you have 5 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook, chain 1 to secure. As a result, bobble will pop out away from you.

pattern notes

• This pattern is worked in 3 sections and in the following order; the crown, the squares and the brim.
• For the crown and brim, you will be working in rounds, therefore you will not be joining to move to the next round.
• Move your stitch markers up with each round using the different colour stitch marker as your ‘BOR’ (Beginning of row).
• Lastly, The squares will be worked with the wrong side facing, so please be mindful of this when it comes to joining.

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If you love this project, why not try making another bucket hat, for instance, the Dune Bucket Hat by guest designer Bruna of @brunaticality. Also if you enjoy making granny squares, I have some other projects for you to check out below.