An elegant detail to elevate any look, blending tradition with contemporary style.
A satisfying make that comes together over an afternoon or two.
Best for crafters comfortable with working in the round and counting increases.
A trendy, sun-shading crochet bucket hat with a structured brim — your new favourite warm-weather accessory.
This bucket hat is worked from the crown down in continuous rounds, with even increases for a smooth top, straight sides for depth, and a flared, structured brim.
Worked in cotton it holds its shape beautifully and shades you on the sunniest days.
I love how this hat manages to be both retro and totally current, and how the cotton brim keeps its crisp shape wear after wear.
Go neutral with cream or tan for an everyday hat, or bright and colour-blocked for a statement piece.
Add a contrast stripe at the brim, or work the brim a few rounds longer for extra shade.
When I made this I tried it on after the crown to nail the fit, then added side rounds until it sat where I liked. The brim really does need all its increases to flare flat — don't stop early.
I tried a substitution: I tested an acrylic version on the same hook and it was softer but floppier; cotton is worth it for the crisp brim.
A trendy, sun-shading crochet bucket hat with a structured brim — your new favourite warm-weather accessory.
6 sc in a magic ring (6)
inc in each st (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
continue increasing 6 evenly each round (to 66)
Try on; the crown should sit flat on the top of your head.
1 sc in each st around (66)
Work more or fewer rounds for a deeper or shallower hat.
(10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
1 sc in each st (72)
(11 sc, inc) x6 (78)
1 sc in each st (78)
(12 sc, inc) x6 (84)
sl st to finish; fasten off and weave in ends.
Weave in your ends, give the brim a gentle steam, and your sunny-day hat is ready for adventures!
Worked as written it measures about a 56-58 cm / 22-23 in adult head. Your gauge and yarn choice will change the final size slightly.
This pattern is written for worsted cotton on a 4.0 mm hook. You can substitute a similar weight; just check your gauge first.
If you're comfortable with the basic stitches listed in the abbreviations, you'll be able to follow along — every row is written out in full.
Yes — go up or down a hook size and yarn weight, or add/remove repeats as noted, to adjust the finished size.
