About This Pattern
This hat starts as a small crown, then grows into a wide brim. I work it in one evening, round by round. Cotton yarn stays close at hand throughout. It fits into a quiet stretch after dinner. The brim can flare wide or stay narrow, my choice. It needs steady tension and careful counting. By the last round, I have a soft, wearable shape, ready for warm days ahead.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- Inc
- Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- Rep
- Repeat
- Rnd
- Round
- Sc flo
- Single crochet front loop only
- Sl st
- Slip stitch
Crochet bucket hat for warm weather days
Hat Crown
Magic ring, work 8 sc into the ring (8 sts)
- Round 12 sc in each st (16 sts)
- Round 21 sc, Inc in next around (24 sts)
- Round 32 sc, Inc in next around (32 sts)
- Round 43 sc, Inc in next around (40 sts)
- Round 54 sc, Inc in next around (48 sts)
- Round 65 sc, Inc in next around (56 sts)
- Round 76 sc, Inc in next around (64 sts)
- Round 87 sc, Inc in next around (72 sts)
For Hat Body
- Round 9-201 sc in each st around (72 sts)
Hat Brim
- Round 1Working in flo, 2 sc, Inc around (90 sts)
- Round 21 sc in each st around (90 sts)
- Round 38 sc, Inc around (100 sts)
- Round 41 sc in each st around (100 sts)
- Round 59 sc, Inc around (110 sts)
- Round 61 sc in each st around (110 sts)
- Round 710 sc, Inc around (120 sts)
- Round 8-121 sc in each st around (120 sts)
- Round 13Sl st in each st around (120 sts)
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Before the first stitch
- I check my cotton yarn amount before starting the crown.
- I set a stitch marker at the start of each round.
- I read through the brim rounds before the increases begin.
Minutes per piece
- Hat Crown and Brim about 2 to 3 hours, because of the many increase rounds.
- Hat Body about 1 to 2 hours, because it is twelve plain rounds of single crochet.
Other yarns that work
- Bamboo blend, light weight gives a softer drape and may need a smaller hook.
- Linen blend, DK weight adds structure and helps the brim hold its shape.
Where it ends up
- I wear it on beach walks, paired with a simple sundress.
- I use it for garden mornings, paired with light gloves.
- I keep it by the door for quick errands in the sun.
Small notes
- I use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
- The brim's first round works in front loops only, leaving a subtle ridge.
- I keep my tension even, so the brim lies flat, not ruffled.
Little questions
Can I make the brim wider for more shade?
Yes, add extra rounds to the brim section. Each round adds a little more shade.
Which hook size works best for this hat?
I use a 3.5mm or 4mm hook. The larger size gives a slightly looser, breezier fabric.
Why does the brim start with front loops only?
Working in front loops only creates a small ridge. It marks the turn from crown to brim clearly.
What yarn works best for a bucket hat?
I reach for cotton or another light summer yarn. It holds its shape without feeling heavy in warm weather.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/crochet-bucket-hat-pattern-perfect-for-all-seasons/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
