Crochet Your Own Striped Bucket Hat with This Easy Pattern!

ByEmila Lorein

Looking for a stylish yet simple crochet project? This striped crochet bucket hat is the perfect quick summer accessory! Whether you’re heading to a beach day, music festival, or just want to add a handmade touch to your outfit, this easy-to-follow pattern has you covered.

This crochet by : Swool Nordic Design

Materials and Specifications

Tools:

  • 4.5 mm crochet hook
  • Threading needle
  • Progress keeper (optional)

Yarns:

  • Novita Aura in colors ‘Growth’ (2951) and ‘Crush’ (5221) – one 50g ball of each color.

Yarn Substitutes: (Ensure to check your gauge)

  • Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Solids
  • Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
  • Yarn and Colors Epic
  • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
  • Rico Creative Cotton Aran
  • Scheepjes Cahlista

Yardage: 160 m / 175 yds (80 m / 87.5 yds of each color)
Gauge: 14 dc stitches and 7 dc rows in 10 cm (4″)
Skill level: Easy
Terminology: US
Finished Size: 65 cm / 25.6″ in circumference (fits smaller head sizes as well)

💡 Feel free to experiment with your yarn colors! Using scrap yarn can make your bucket hat even more vibrant and fun.

Best Yarn for a Crochet Bucket Hat

Cotton, linen, and raffia yarns are excellent choices for your bucket hat project. These materials are breathable, durable, and provide structure to hold the hat’s shape beautifully. Opt for worsted/aran weight yarn to create a sturdy yet comfortable fit.

Step 1: Crochet the Crown

The crown is built with 5 rounds of dc stitches.

Round 1: Start with ‘Growth’ (orange) yarn. Create a magic ring, chain 3 (counts as one dc), and add 11 more dc stitches inside the ring. Slip stitch to close. Tighten the ring to close the center. [12 stitches]

Round 2: Switch to ‘Crush’ (pink) yarn. Chain 3 and add 1 dc in the same stitch. Continue with 2 dc in each stitch (dc-inc). Slip stitch to close. [24 stitches]

Round 3: Change yarn color. Chain 3, add 1 dc in the same stitch, then alternate 1 dc in the next stitch and 1 dc-inc in the following. Slip stitch to close. [36 stitches]

Round 4: Switch yarn color. Chain 3, add 1 dc in the same stitch. Continue with 2 dc in the next two stitches followed by 1 dc-inc. Repeat to end. Slip stitch to close. [48 stitches]

Round 5: Change yarn color. Chain 3, add 1 dc in the same stitch. Continue with 3 dc followed by 1 dc-inc. Repeat to end. Slip stitch to close. [60 stitches]

Step 2: Crochet the Body

For the body, you’ll crochet 7 rounds of dc stitches without any increases.

Rounds 6-12: Change colors with each round. Chain 3, then 59 dc stitches. Slip stitch to close. [60 stitches]

💡 Want to increase the hat’s height? Simply add one or two more rounds here!

Step 3: Crochet the Brim

The brim includes 6 rounds of sc stitches and 1 round of crab stitches (reverse sc).

Round 13: Change yarn color. Insert 2 sc in the same stitch (sc-inc), followed by 4 sc. Repeat to end. [72 stitches]

Round 14: Continue with the same color. Crochet 3 sc, then alternate 1 sc-inc followed by 5 sc. Repeat to end. [84 stitches]

Round 15: Change yarn color. Alternate 1 sc-inc followed by 6 sc. Repeat to end. [96 stitches]

Round 16: Continue with the same color. Crochet 4 sc, then alternate 1 sc-inc followed by 7 sc. Repeat to end. [108 stitches]

Round 17: Change yarn color. Alternate 1 sc-inc followed by 8 sc. Repeat to end. [120 stitches]

Round 18: Continue with the same color. Crochet 5 sc, then alternate 1 sc-inc followed by 9 sc. Repeat to end. [132 stitches]

Round 19: Complete the brim with crab stitches (reverse sc) or, if preferred, finish with slip stitches for a smoother edge. [132 stitches]

Cut the yarn and weave in the ends to complete your stylish crochet bucket hat!

Show Off Your Handmade Bucket Hat!

I’d love to see how your colorful crochet bucket hat turns out. Share your creations, ideas, and feedback in the comments below. Happy crocheting!

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