Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

What better way to kick off our spring free patterns than an easy bucket hat crochet pattern! This free crochet pattern is quick and easy and also beginner friendly! With this pattern you (as a beginner) will learn how to crochet in the round, in the back loop and front loop of the stitch and also crochet using the three basic crochet stitches, the single crochet, the half double crochet and double crochet. If you are not a beginner, well this will just be a super easy crochet pattern you will be able to whip up in no time!

This Bucket hat is great for those bad hair days when your hair just don’t want to work with you! I’ll be wearing mine permanently from now on, thank you! 🙂

I’d like to thank my beautiful Mother in law for being an amazing model and the best Mother in Law a girl could ask for! Love you!! 🙂

Let’s dive into the deeds:

Before you start with this Easy Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern, here are some important things to know and some background around this pattern.

The Detail of the Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

When I designed this Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern, I really tried to keep my beginner followers in mind. This crochet pattern will also be part of the video series How to crochet for Absolute Beginners on YouTube. (Check it out if you are new here!) The video for the Bucket Hat will be up on the 25th of March!

The detail of the Bucket Hat is created using a combination of single crochets and double crochets. While the top and brim of the hat is created using half double crochet. See what I mean when I say it’s super easy? I really enjoyed designing this hat and I made around 8 while testing this pattern! 🙂

While your here :), be sure to have a look at some of my other easy crochet patterns like:

• The Stylish Messy Bun Hat
• Oh-so-easy Beanie
• The Granny Square Bag
• Easy Shell Stitch Twisted Headband

All patterns on my blog are absolutely FREE of course!! 🙂

The pattern level:

This Bucket Hat crochet pattern is an easy crochet pattern. Totally beginner-friendly! You need to know the following:

• How to read a pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc)
• Half Double Crochet (Hdc)
• Double Crochet (Dc)
• Work in the back loop only of a stitch
• Work in the front loop only of a stitch
• Crochet in the round

If you are new to crochet and not familiar with any of the above mentioned, please click on the links and follow the easy tutorials! You will be able to make your Bucket Hat in no time!!!

Some FAQ and answers:

Can I adjust the size of the Bucket Hat?

This crochet pattern is made is to fit the average woman head size. If you would like a smaller version, scroll down to the pattern notes where I explain how to make the hat smaller.

If you would like it bigger, please feel free to leave me a comment down below in the comments section!

What Yarn Should I use?

I used #4 worsted weight cotton yarn for this bucket hat. The Yarn I used is a blend of cotton and polyester, but you can use 100% cotton yarn. If you would like to use any other yarn like Acrylic you definitely can! That hat will the be perfect for chilly days!

I used Yarn Art Eco-Cotton XL Blend in the color Gray which comes in 200g/7.04oz (220m/240yds). If you can’t find this specific yarn then you can use something like Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% Cotton or Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn.

Let me know if you have any other questions by leaving a comment down below!! 🙂

The materials needed for the Bucket Hat?

You will need the following materials:

• 200g/ 7oz (220m/ 240yards) of #4 Worsted weight 100% Cotton yarn or cotton yarn blend.
• Size 4mm Hook (US G/6)
• Measuring tape
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• A Button (optional)

Let’s get started!

Now that you know all that is need to be known, I will not keep you any longer from crocheting this Easy Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern.

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Happy Crocheting!!! 🙂

~Nadine

Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

This pattern is written in US Terms

Patten Level:

Easy & Beginner Friendly

Materials:

• 200g/ 7oz (220m/ 240yards) of #4 Worsted weight 100% Cotton yarn.
• Size 4mm Hook (US G/6)
• Measuring tape
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain
• Ch1-spce = Chain 1 space (chain space created by the ch1 of previous round)
• Sc = Single crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• BLO = Back Loop Only
• FLO = Front Loop Only
• Inc = Increase (adding 2 stitches into designated stitch)
• Mid = Middle
• Nxt = Next
• Rnd = Round
• Sl st = Slip Stitch
• St(s) = Stitch(s)
• Rep = Repeat
• Rem = Remaining
• Sk = Skip (Skip the next stitch)

Gauge:

10cm x 10cm / 4in x 4 in = 12 rows x 16hdc

Finished Size:

Made to fit average woman head size.

Circumference = 57cm / 22½in

Notes:

• This pattern is worked in the round.
• The pattern starts with ch4 and connect with a slip stitch into 1^st stitch. Work into middle of circle. You may start with a Magic Ring if you know the method.
• For a smaller size / tighter fit stop increasing at round 8. Then move on to the rest of the pattern
• The first 9 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. This means the rounds are not closed off with a slip stitch at the end of the round.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• 2hdc / *hdc means 1hdc in each of indicated sts like for example 2hdc = 1hdc in next 2 stitches or 4hdc = in next 4 stitches.
• Number of stitches after each round are shown in brackets ().

Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern:

Ch4, sl st into 4^th ch to connect and make a circle. You will now work into the mid of the circle.

Rnd 1: 10hdc into mid of circle, place stitch marker in 1^st st of rnd. (10)

Rnd 2:  inc in each st around (20)

Rnd 3:  *1hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until end of rnd (30)

Rnd 4:  1hdc, inc,*2hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until 1 st rem, 1hdc in last st (40)

Rnd 5:  *3hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until end of rnd (50)

Rnd 6:  2hdc, inc,*4hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until 2 sts rem, 1hdc in each of rem sts (60)

Rnd 7:  *5hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until end of rnd (70)

Rnd 8:  3hdc, inc,*6hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until 3 sts rem, 1hdc in each of rem sts (80)

Rnd 9:  *7hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until end of rnd (90)

At the end of rnd 9, sl st into 1^st st of rnd.

Rnd 10:  ch1, 1hdc in same st, 1hdc in BLO in each st around, at the end sl st in 1^st st to connect rnd. (90)

Rnd 11: ch1, sc in 1^st st, *ch1, sk 1 st, sc in nxt st *, rep from * until end of rnd (you will end rnd on ch1), sl st in 1^st st to connect rnd. (90)

Rnd 12: ch2 (counts as ch1-spce), * sk 1 sc, sc in ch1-spce, ch1 * rep from * until end of rnd (you will end rnd on sc in ch1-spce), sl st in top of ch2 to connect rnd. (90)

Rnd 13: ch1, sc in 1^st ch1-spce, ch1, *sk 1 sc, sc in ch1-spce, ch1 * rep from * until end of rnd ( you will end on ch1 and sk 1 sc) sl st to 1^st sc of rnd. (90)

Rnd 14: ch2, dc in same st, *dc in ch1-spce, dc in nxt st* rep from * until end of rnd, sl st in 1^st to connect rnd. (90)

Rnd 15 – 21: Rep rnds 11-14 until you reach rnd 21. Ending on rnd 13 of sc rnds.

Rnd 22: ch1, hdc in same st, *hdc in ch1-spce, hdc in nxt st* rep from * until the end of rnd, sl st in 1^st st to connect rnd. (90)

Brim:

Rnd 23: Working in FLO for this rnd, ch1, 4hdc, inc, *8hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until 4 sts rem, 1hdc in each of rem sts, sl st to 1^st st of rnd. (100)

Rnd 24: ch1, *9hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until end of rnd, sl st to 1^st st of rnd. (110)

Rnd 25: ch1, 5hdc, inc, *10hdc, inc in nxt st* rep from * until 5 sts rem, 1hdc in each of rem sts, sl st to 1^st st of rnd. (120)

Rnd 26-29:  ch1, 1hdc in each st around until the end of rnd, sl st to 1^st st of rnd. (120)

At the end, finish off your yarn and weave in all loose ends as secure as possible.