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DIY Bucket Hat – Crochet Pattern

By Yolanda on January 11, 2022 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects 0

DIY Bucket Hat – Crochet Pattern

It’s hard to believe it’s already 2020! I am hoping 2022 will be a much better year than 2021. If you follow me on YouTube or Facebook you already know that 2021 was a tough year for me and my family. So much loss. I want to thank everyone for their support, it has meant to much to us.

Onto happier things… even though it’s winter I still look forward to warmer weather every year. San Diego has been unusually cold and wet this winter. I know we are spoiled with good weather. I’m not quite prepared when it gets chilly or get too much rain. We really needed the rain since California has been in a state of drought for many years now.

In preparation for the warmer weather I decided to make an DIY Bucket Hat – Crochet Patten. This bucket hat is easy to make and it is so comfortable. It’s a fun way to protect your face from the sun. Using only basic crochet stitches you will be wearing your new bucket hat in no time at all. I really hope you like it.

Fun and easy crochet bucket hat

I chose to use cotton yarn since I suspect this hat might end up getting wet. I plan to wear it to the beach and park outings. I like the fact that it can be embellished with flowers, patches, etc. Even a silk flower will look nice. You can use whatever fiber yarn you prefer but remember it will be warmer than cotton. Cotton is cool and it breathes well.

I will be crocheting the woman’s size, but will give some hook size suggestions for other sizes. Just remember, everyone has different tension when crocheting so sizes will vary. The good things is that yarn does stretch so it is very forgiving.

If you are wanting to make this hat for baby you might like this post:

Crochet Summer Baby Hats

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Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat – Beginner Level

By Yolanda on February 15, 2018 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Crochet Womens Garments, Learn to crochet 0

The Winter Games are here and now I wanted to share my version of an Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat. The hat that is getting all the attention at the winter games was worn by Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim. Not only did she win Gold for the USA but she looked great doing it. She was sporting a really cute Knit hat which used chunky yarn. The brim was folded over and it had a nice USA patch on it. I still have not been able to find the exact red USA patch but I’m still working on it. I wanted to make a crochet version of her hat.

The hat is really easy to make and it is a beginner level project. I used a weight 5 yarn (Patons Classic Wool Bulky) but you can use any Bulky weight (weight 5) yarn you like. This is some yarn I had available and I liked the color. The hat worn by the Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim is a much lighter color. The color I used is a little darker but of course you can make your hat whichever color you prefer.

This Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat is so easy to make because it is worked as a flat panel. Once your panel is the desired size then you seam the sides and gather up the top. It’s so fast and easy you can make it in less than a couple of hours (most people). The bulky yarn and large crochet hook make quick work of this hat.

Crochet Olympic Snowboarder Inspired Hat

Yesterday I also uploaded a free YouTube video tutorial on this hat. In the video I shared some suggestions for different sizes. Click on the video to watch it now:

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Measuring Tape

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An Easy to Crochet Llama Hat

By Yolanda on January 14, 2018 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects 2

An easy to crochet Llama hat allows the Llama love continues. I love making fun and cute crochet hats. I wanted to make a Llama hat/beanie to go along with my new found love and appreciation of those fun critters. Llamas provide such beautiful fiber for knitting and crocheting. I wasn’t able to get my hands on any llama fiber to crochet this hat but I did use a natural fiber, wool. This hat is made using Fisherman’s Wool from Lion Brand yarns. The feel is very comfortable and warm. If you’re allergic to wool there are lots of other great yarn options available. For the face, I used Vanna’s Choice yarn.

Easy to crochet Llama hat

Originally I sized this hat to fit most women but adjusting the hook size can help with sizing. For example, I originally made the hat using a 5.0mm hook (H hook) but found it to be a bit tight on my head. I think that an H hook would be perfect for children. To adjust for women I suggest using a J hook (6.0mm) and for men a K hook.

I have also made a free YouTube video tutorial for those who are visual learners. You can find the link to that video tutorial on the last page of this post.

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Crochet Apache Tears Hat the easy way

By Yolanda on November 7, 2017 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Learn to crochet 10

Crochet Apache Tears Hat the easy way. When I first saw the Apache Tears pattern many years ago I fell in love with it. My YouTube video tutorial for the Apache Tears pattern has been a viewer favorite. With so many crochet and knitting projecting it seems I always have tons of half-used yarn skeins. If you’ve been following my posts of videos for any time you will know how much I hate to waste yarn and God forbid throw away partial skeins.

While looking thru my stash I found some colors that I felt would make a nice colorway. I choose shades of teal, mint, blue/greens and white. This pattern looks best when using several colors. You can make the hat all in a solid color but that doesn’t really seem to do the stitch pattern justice. With the cold weather soon upon us I wanted to make a hat using that same great Crochet Apache Tears pattern.

Crochet Hat with Apache Tears Stitch Design

For the Crochet Apache Tears hat you will need 5 colors of medium weight yarn. I used small amounts and it was probably only a couple ounces of each color. This hat is for a 19-24 inch head circumference since it does stretch. If you want to make it for a child I suggest using a smaller hook size perhaps a size H (5.0mm) hook. The rest of the instructions would remain the same.

For those who prefer a video tutorial, I have posted the links to my free YouTube videos on the last page of this post.

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Easy Crochet Ribbed Hat – A beginner level Crochet Hat

By Yolanda on November 1, 2017 in Crochet Hats, Crochet Projects, Crochet Stitches and Crochet Motifs, Kids Crochet, Learn to crochet 1

An Easy Crochet Ribbed hat was on my list of projects. With the weather finally turning a little chilly this month I have decided to write up a super easy crochet rib hat pattern. I wanted it to be able to be easy enough for even beginners to crochet. The hat is made in a flat panel so there is no need to know how to crochet in the round. This one is probably one of the easiest and pretty crochet rib hats.

You can choose whatever type of yarn you want. I used acrylic since I plan to give many of these hats to charity and as we all know not everyone has the time to hand wash.. lay flat to dry, etc. Acrylic is so forgiving and easy to maintain. I also like that there are so many colors available that you can find a color to suit just about anyone.

Easy Crochet Ribbed Hat

You can adjust the length by just changing the number of beginning chains. If you don’t want the brim (folded edge) to be so wide just start with fewer chains. On the other hand, if you plan to wear it as a slouchy and want it longer just begin with more chains.

Supplies needed:

4 oz. of Medium weight yarn

J crochet hook (6.0mm)

scissors

yarn needle

measuring tape

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