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Bucket Hat Pattern

Bucket Hat Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Bucket Hat Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful granny-square bucket hat made from one hexagonal top, six granny squares and eleven trapezoids joined together. It uses simple cluster double crochet rounds and join/sew techniques to shape the brim. The finished hat is adult sized and is built by making separate motifs and stitching them together for a patchwork look.

Bucket Hat Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each motif is made in rounds and joined with yarn tails for a neat finish, and the brim is finished with a round of HDC for stability. The pattern includes clear step-by-step rounds and sewing instructions to assemble the hat.

Why You'll Love This Bucket Hat Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic granny-motif techniques with a wearable bucket hat shape that really pops with color. I enjoy how modular the design is — you can change colors each round to create endless looks. Sewing the motifs together is satisfying and lets you customize placement and symmetry. The finished hat is both playful and practical, and I love gifting it to friends who appreciate handmade accessories.

Bucket Hat Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bucket Hat Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bucket Hat Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bucket Hat Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this hat by changing colors each round — you can create tonal, pastel, or neon looks just by swapping yarns.

I often make a mini version by using lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to turn this into a keychain or child-sized hat.

I sometimes use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to make a warm, chunky version with a thicker brim for cooler weather.

I like to embroider small motifs or add a crocheted flower to the brim for a feminine touch that personalizes each hat.

Try lining the hat with lightweight fabric for added comfort and a more finished inside; it also helps stabilize softer yarns.

For a stiffer brim, I experiment with spray starch, Mod Podge and water, or even a light interfacing sewn in place before finishing.

I recommend trying different stitch finishes around the brim: single crochet for a neat edge or crab stitch for a textured reversed edge.

I sometimes add small buttons or a ribbon band where the hexagon meets the squares to create a decorative banded look.

If you want a floppy sun hat effect, use bamboo or linen blends and a slightly larger hook to relax the structure.

I encourage you to play with arrangement when sewing motifs — rotating colors or mirroring squares gives a very different visual result.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to start each round in the same corner can create mismatched seams; always start every round into the same corner to ensure neat alignment when joining motifs. ✗ Not cutting the yarn after each round when changing color will make ends harder to weave in later; cut the yarn after each round and leave tails for sewing as directed. ✗ Using the recommended yarn but not adjusting hook size may produce a floppy or loose brim; if your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook (as recommended) to keep the hat firm and neat. ✗ Failing to count stitches at increases can cause incorrect stitch totals; count stitches at the end of each round (especially rounds 5 and 6 of the hexagon) to confirm you have the stated totals and correct increases.

Bucket Hat Pattern

Make a bright, granny-square inspired bucket hat using simple crochet motifs joined together for a cheerful summer accessory. You will work a hexagonal top, six granny squares and eleven trapezoids, then sew them together to form a structured brim. The pattern uses basic double crochet clusters and joining techniques so you can create a playful, handmade hat that stands out.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bucket Hat Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approx. 280-320 yds of #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn total (50-60 yds of each color for multicolor work)
  • 02
    Multiple contrast colors (approx. 50-60 yds each) for changing colour every round
  • 03
    Use cotton or cotton-blend worsted weight yarn for structure and breathability

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E-4 / 3.5mm (the pattern notes using a smaller hook to keep stitches compact)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing motifs together
  • 04
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 05
    Measuring tape
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    Spray starch or Mod Podge + water (optional, for stiffening/blocking)

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— Magic Ring :

Infos :

The magic ring (magic loop) is used for beginning a crochet project worked in rounds and produces a small neatly closed hole in the center of the first round. This method can be used for beginning hats, doilies and other projects worked in rounds.

Info :

Wrap yarn around the index finger of your left hand. Holding crochet hook in your right hand, insert hook under the two yarn loops and hook the yarn coming from the skein or ball, pull loop through. Yarn over hook and pull loop through loop on hook. Now you have a Chain-1.

Info :

From now, your pattern will tell you the number of stitches ( SC, HDC, DC) crochets to make (by insert hook in ring, yarn over and pull up loop,etc..). End by making a Slip stitch in the first Stitch and by pulling the yarn end (yarn tail) to close the ring.

Info :

So, let's get started!

— The Hexagonal Base (make 1) :

Info :

I made each round with a different colour. Then, after each round, cut the yarn and start the next row with a different color. The starting Ch 3 is considered a DC.

Round 1 :

make a Magic ring, into ring crochet Ch3(note: consider Ch3 as first DC), 2 DC, ch2, *3 DC, Ch2*, repeat from *-* for 5 times, Join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 6 groups of 3 DC, 6 Ch2>

Round 2 :

Add the yarn in the last ch 2 space - where you finished the previous row and you made the sl. st., Ch3 and 2 DC into the same Ch 2 space, * in next ch2 space make (3 DC, Ch2, 3 DC) * repeat from *-* for 5times, in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC, Ch2, and join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 12 groups of 3 DC, 6 Ch2>

Round 3 :

Add the yarn in the last ch 2 space - where you finished the previous round, Ch3 and 2 DC into the same Ch 2 space, make 3 DC in the space Between the DC groups, *in next ch2 space make (3 DC, Ch2, 3 DC), make 3 DC in between the DC groups*, repeat *-* x 5 times in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC, Ch2 and join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 18 groups of 3 DC>

Round 4 :

( no more Ch 2 space): Add the yarn in the last ch 2 space - where you finished the previous round, Ch3 and 2 DC into the same Ch 2 space, make 3 DC in the space Between the DC groups x 2 times *in next ch2 space make 6 DC, (make 3 DC in the space between the DC groups)x 2 times* repeat from *-* x 5 times, in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC and join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 72 DC>

Info :

On the back side, all yarn ends are in the same corner (the Starting Corner). In next round, you will increase 2 sts on each side of the hexagon so you have 2 x 6=12 more sts, to obtain a total of 72+12=84 stitches.

Round 5 :

Add the yarn in first DC of the Starting corner, Ch3 and DC in each of next 5 DC, (DC in next st, 2DC in next st = increase made , DC in next st) x 2 times, * DC in each of 6 DC from the corner, (DC in next st, 2DC in next st = increase made , DC in next st) x 2 times * repeat from *-* until the end of the round, join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 84 DC>

Info :

It is important to have 84 sts, because the number of sts needs to equal the number of sts you have in the top edge of your 6 granny squares. When you count the st across the top edge of one of the 6 squares, it has 14 st = 12DC + 2 chains (see picture), therefore if you count the top row of all 6 squares you get a total of 6 x14= 84sts. One chain on each corner is counted as 1 stitch.

Round 6 :

Add the yarn in the Starting corner, Ch3 and make DC in each DC from previous round < 84 DC> Trim your thread and fasten off leaving a 50 inch tail to sew the base and the squares together. < 84 DC>

— Granny Square - make 6 (the middle of the hat) :

Round 1 :

make a Magic ring, into ring crochet Ch3(note: consider Ch3 as first DC), 2 DC, ch2, *3 DC, Ch2*, repeat from *-* for 3 times, Join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 4 groups of 3 DC, 4 Ch2 >

Round 2 :

Add the yarn in the last ch 2 space, Ch3 and 2 DC into the same Ch 2 space, * in next ch2 space make (3 DC, Ch2, 3 DC) * repeat from *-* for 3times, in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC, Ch2, and join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 8 groups of 3 DC, 4 Ch2>

Round 3 :

Add the yarn into the last Ch 2 space, Ch3 and 2 DC into the same Ch 2 space, make 3 DC in the space Between the DC groups, *in next ch2 space make (3 DC, Ch2, 3 DC), make 3 DC in space Between the DC groups *, repeat from *-* x 3 times, in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC, Ch2 join with a Sl St to the Ch3. Cut the yarn. < 12 groups of 3 DC, 4 Ch2>

Round 4 :

Add the yarn into the last Ch 2 space, Ch3 and 2 DC into the same Ch 2 space, -(make 3 DC in the space Between the DC groups) 2 times, * in next ch2 space make (3 DC, Ch2, 3 DC), (make 3 DC in the space Between the DC groups) 2 times *, repeat from *-* x 3 times, in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC, Ch2 and join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Trim your thread and fasten off leaving a 12 inch tail to sew the squares together. < 16 groups of 3 DC >

— Granny Trapezoid - make 11 (the Bottom of the hat) :

Info :

The first 2 rounds- same way as you did the square (see on previous page). In next round (Round 3), on one side you will work only 2 DC instead of 3DC, so that this side will be smaller and you obtain a trapezoidal shape.

Round 3 :

Add the yarn into the last Ch 2 space, Ch3 and 1 DC into the same Ch 2 space, make 2 DC in Between the DC groups, in next Ch2 space make (2 DC, Ch2, 3 DC), *make 3 DC in the space between the DC groups, in next Ch2 space make (3 DC, Ch2, 3 DC)* repeat from *-* one more time, make 3 DC in the space between the DC groups, in the beginning Ch2 space make 3 DC, Ch2 and join with a Sl St to the top of first Ch3. Trim your thread and fasten off leaving at least a 12-inch tail, to sew the trapezoids together. < 3 groups of 2 DC, 9 groups of 3 DC>

— Sew the parts :

Item Name (P1) :

Step 1 - Sew the 6 squares to the hexagonal top of the hat. Orient the squares so that you have the starting corner - the one with many threads ends - towards the hexagon, for a beautiful finish. - sew with the wrong side facing you. - use the 50" yarn thread from row 6 of the hexagon. - see pictures below:

Item Name (P2) :

Step 2 - Sew the sides of the squares - sew with the wrong side facing you. - use the 12" yarn thread from row 4 of each square -see picture below:

Item Name (P3) :

Step 3 - Work a round of SC around the squares You have 6 granny squares a 14 sts each ( the chain count as 1 st) Add the yarn and make *SC in each st, for a total of 20 SC, then in next st you\'ll make 2 SC* , repeat from *-* until the end of the round. Trim your thread and fasten off leaving a 50 inch tail to sew the middle of the hat and the trapezoids together. You will obtain 88 SC.

Item Name (P4) :

Step 4 - Sew the 11 trapezoids to the SC round - sew with the wrong side facing you. - use the 50" yarn thread from the previous SC round. - see picture below:

Item Name (P5) :

Step 5 - Sew the sides of the trapezoids - sew with the wrong side facing you, - use the 12" yarn thread from the round 3 of each trapezoids - sew from the middle of the hat, to the bottom edge- see pictures below:

Item Name (P6) :

Step 6 - Finish with a round of HDC around the bottom edge of the 11 trapezoids.

Info :

FINISHING: Fasten off and weave in all ends. *If you want to block this hat, to stiffen it, I suggest you spray both sides with Spray Starch, and allow it to dry completely. Instead of Spray Starch, you can use Mod podge and water.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the 6 granny squares to the hexagonal top with the wrong side facing you, orienting each square so the starting corner with yarn tails points toward the hexagon, using the 50" yarn tail left from row 6 of the hexagon.
  • Sew the sides of adjacent squares together with the wrong sides facing you, using the 12" yarn tail left from row 4 of each square, to form the midsection of the hat.
  • Work a round of SC around the joined squares (you will obtain 88 SC) using the round counts provided and leave a 50" tail to sew the middle of the hat to the trapezoids.
  • Attach the 11 trapezoids to the SC round with the wrong side facing you, using the 50" tail from the SC round and aligning trapezoids evenly around the brim.
  • Sew the sides of the trapezoids together starting from the middle of the hat to the bottom edge using the 12" tails from round 3 of each trapezoid to create the flared brim.
  • Finish with one round of HDC around the bottom edge of the 11 trapezoids, then fasten off and weave in all ends. Optionally spray starch or use Mod Podge and water to stiffen and block the brim.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a slightly smaller hook than usual to keep stitches compact and give the hat a firmer, smoother surface.
  • 💡Make each round in a different color if you want the pictured multicolor effect and cut yarn after each round to make color changes neater.
  • 💡Start each round into the same corner for a clean back finish and easier assembly when joining motifs.
  • 💡Trim and leave the specific length tails noted for sewing: 50" tail from hexagon row 6, 12" tails from square/trapezoid rows for side sewing.

This colorful granny-square bucket hat pattern brings playful vintage vibes to your wardrobe with bright, changeable color rounds. Make it in cotton for a beach-ready summer hat or in a soft blend for everyday wear. It\'s modular, customizable, and a joyful crochet project to gift or keep. 🧶🌞🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hat is adult size when made with worsted weight cotton and the recommended 3.5mm hook, but size may vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and stitch counts; use an appropriate hook and make a gauge test if changing weight.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of double crochet clusters, magic ring, and sewing motifs together is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, color changes, and sewing speed.