Pattern Description:
The Annie Bucket Hat is a gloriously soft and fluffy faux fur hat that is currently trending. Made with beginner-level stitches, it’s considered easy, though it requires feeling for stitches due to the yarn’s nature.
The pattern is forgiving, stretchy, and suitable for anyone, with mistakes easily hidden. It can be completed in just over an hour.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Go For Faux in Mink (322-200)
- Yarn Weight: Super bulky, weight 6
- Hook: Size US L/11 (8mm) crochet hook
- Notions: Removable stitch markers, Tapestry needle
- Measurements:
- Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
- Head circumference suggested ease: (-)2 – (+)1”/(-)5 – (+2.5)cm
- Circumference (A): 14 (17.25, 20.5, 23.5)” / 35.5 (44, 52, 60)cm
- Crown height (B): 4 (5, 6, 7)” / 10 (13, 15.5, 18)cm
Abbreviations Used:
- Ch – chain
- Rep – repeat
- Sc – single crochet
- Sl st – slip stitch
- St(s) – stitch(es)
Instructions for Making the Annie Bucket Hat Pattern:
Crown Base
Begin by creating a magic loop.
- Round 1: Working into the magic loop, ch 1 and sc 6.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from around. (24 sts)
- Round 5:2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from around. (30 sts)
- Note: At this point, the work should measure approximately 4.5”/11.5cm in diameter.
For Sizes 2, 3, and 4 only:
- Round 6:2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from around. (36 sts)
- Note: Work should measure approximately 5.5”/14cm in diameter at this point.
For Sizes 3 and 4 only:
- Round 7:2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from around. (42 sts)
- Note: Work should measure approximately 6.5”/16.5cm in diameter at this point.
For Size 4 only:
- Round 8:2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from around. (48 sts)
- Note: Work should measure approximately 7.5”/19cm in diameter at this point.
Crown Body (All Sizes)
- Sc 8 (10, 12, 14) rounds without increases. This means you will simply single crochet in each stitch around for the specified number of rounds for your chosen size.
Brim
The round numbers will restart for simplicity for the brim section.
- Round 1: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, rep from around. (36 (42, 48, 54) sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 (6, 7, 8) sts, rep from around. (42 (48, 54, 60) sts)
For Sizes 3 and 4 only:
- Round 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next – (-, 8, 9) sts, rep from around. (- (-, 60, 66) sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next – (-, 9, 10) sts, rep from around. (- (-, 66, 72) sts)
Finishing (All Sizes)
- Sc 2 (2, 3, 3) rounds without increases.
- Next round: Sl st around.
- Fasten off.
- Secure and weave in all ends.
This comprehensive guide should help in making the Annie Bucket Hat, a project that can be completed quickly and offers a stylish, comfortable accessory. The finished dimensions for the hat are:
- Circumference (A): 14 (17.25, 20.5, 23.5)” / 35.5 (44, 52, 60)cm
- Crown height (B): 4 (5, 6, 7)” / 10 (13, 15.5, 18)cm
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