Want to crochet something useful and trendy?
A crochet bucket hat is trendy, easy to crochet, and ideal for any season, especially spring and summer. It's trendy, protects you from the sun, and is a fantastic handmade gift or market stall gem.
The best news? You can crochet one in under an hour!
What You'll Need
Worsted weight cotton yarn (or acrylic for support)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Stitch Guide
- MR (Magic Ring): Tidy method to begin the crown
- SC (Single Crochet): Firm and close, great for structure
- INC (Increase): Insert stitches to increase your round
- SL ST (Slip Stitch): Join rounds tidily
- CH (Chain): Assists with shaping your hat
Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern Steps
Step 1: The Crown
Round 1: Begin with MR, work 6 SC into ring, SL ST to join
(6)
Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)
Round 3: (SC in next st, INC) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (SC in next 2 sts, INC) repeat (24)
Round 5: (SC in next 3 sts, INC) repeat (30)
Keep going this way until you have approximately 72 stitches
(adjust for adult size).
Step 2: The Sides (Body)
Rounds 10–20: SC in each stitch around (no more increasing).
This becomes the straight section of the hat that sits on
top of your head.
Tip: Fit as you go! Vary the length depending on style.
Step 3: The Brim
Round 21: (SC in next 5 sts, INC) repeat (84)
Round 22: (SC in next 6 sts, INC) repeat (96)
Round 23: SC in each stitch around
Repeat more rounds for a brim wider than this!
Finishing
- SL ST to join the last round
- Fasten off and sew in ends
- Steam or hand-shape your hat to a flat finish
Done! Your new crochet bucket hat is ready to wear