Classic Bucket Hat

Classic Bucket Hat

A stylish and functional bucket hat worked in continuous rounds, perfect for sun protection or a fashion statement.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton or cotton blend yarn, approximately 150-180 yards
• 4.0 mm (US G/6) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Flexible hat brim wire (optional, for a stiffer brim)

Gauge

16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm in single crochet.

Finished Size

Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• inc: increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
• pm: place marker
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring, pull tail to close. pm in the first st to mark the beginning of the round. (6 sts) Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [sc in next st, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [sc in next 4 sts, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-14: sc in each st around. (36 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving in. Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle. If using hat brim wire, insert it into the last round of the brim before weaving in the final tail to create a stiff edge, if desired. Block the hat to shape, if necessary.

Tips

• To maintain an invisible seam in continuous rounds, move your stitch marker up with each round.
• Keep your tension consistent to ensure an even fabric and proper shaping.
• Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished hat will be the intended size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com