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:

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Easy to Crochet Bucket Hat    

Hook H (5.0mm)  –  Older child / teenager

Hook I (5.5mm)  –  woman

Hook J (6.0mm)  –  man  (if head is very large move up to the next size hook 

Yarn:  Medium weight  (worsted weight yarn)  approximately 5 oz. 

yarn needle  ( to weave in ends) 

scissors   (to cut yarn) 

Measuring tape 

Stitches used:   

Magic Circle (MC) ,  chain (ch),  half double crochet (hdc), slip stitch (ss), reverse single crochet (crab stitch ) (cs) 

Please note:  chain 2 counts as a half double crochet (hdc) 

CROWN OF HAT:

To begin:   Magic circle,  chain 2, 10 half double crochet into circle, pull shut,  slip stitch into 1st stitch .   (10 stitches) 

Rnd 2:  ch 2, hdc into same stitch, 2 hdc into each stitch (increase), ss into 1st stitch   (20 st)

Rnd 3:  ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into 1st stitch(  20 st) 

Rnd: 4:  ch 2,  hdc into same stitch, *hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into 1st stitch  (30 st) 

Rnd 5:  ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into 1st stitch  (30 st)  

Rnd 6:  ch 2, * hdc into next  2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch* , repeat from * to *, ss into 1st stitch  (40 st) 

Rnd 7:  ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into first stitch   (40 st)  

Rnd 8:  ch 2, *hdc into next 3 stitches, 2hdc into next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into 1st stitch (50 st) 

Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into first stitch  (50 st) 

Rnd 10:  ch 2, *hdc into next 4 stitches, 2hdc into next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into 1st stitch (60 st) 

Rnd 11:  ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into 1st stitch  (60 st)  

Rnd 12:  ch 2, *hdc into next 5 stitches, 2hdc in next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into 1st stitch

( 70 st) 

Rnd 13:  ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into 1st stitch (70 st) 

Rnd 14:  ch 2, hdc in each stitch, ss into 1st stitch   (70 ) 

Rnd 15:  ch 2, *hdc into next 6 stitches, 2hdc in next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into 1st stitch  (80 st) 

BODY OF HAT: 

Rnd 16: ch 2,  (Working In back loop only) hdc into each stitch, ss into 1st stitch   (80 st) 

Rnd 17 – 23:  ch 2, hdc in each stitch, ss into first stitch   (80 st) 

BRIM OF HAT:  

Rnd 24:  ch 2  (working in front loop only), *hdc into first 7 stitches,   2 hdc in next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into first stitch  (90 st) 

Rnd  25:  ch 2, 1 hdc in each stitch  (90 st) 

Rnd 26:  ch 2, *hdc in next 8 stitches,  2hdc in next stitch*, repeat from * to *, ss into first stitch

Rnd 27:  ch 2, hdc in each stitch, ss into first stitch

Rnd 28:  ch 2, *hdc in next 9 stitches, 2 hdc into next stitch,* repeat from * to *, ss into first stitch

Rnd 29:  ch 2, hdc into each stitch, ss into first stitch.  

OPTIONAL Finish 1 : 

Rnd 30:  ch 1, ss into each stitch, ss into first stitch, fasten off.. weave in tail. 

Optional Finish 2: 

Rnd 30:  ch 1, reverse single crochet (crab stitch) into each stitch (working from left to right), ss into first stitch,  fasten off, weave in tails. 

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