Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:
- 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarns, (186 yds/170 m; 100 g/3.5 oz)
- Colors: Ecru (1 skein) & Black (1 skein)
- Hook: G-6 (4 mm)
- Other Supplies:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Measurements:
- Crown Diameter: 6 ½”
- Crown Height: 3.5″
- Brim Width: 2 ⅝”
- Head Circumference: About 22″
Stitches Used:
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- mc = magic circle
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase (work 2 hdc in the same stitch)
- FLO = front loop only
- BLO = back loop only
- sl st = slip stitch
- Fasten off = cut the yarn and secure the end, weaving it in
Stitching Instructions for Making the Easy Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern:
Magic Circle (mc):
- Begin by creating a magic circle (mc).
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
Round 1:
- Work 8 hdc (half double crochet) into the magic circle.
- Pull the tail of the magic circle to tighten the loop.
- Total: 8 sts.
Round 2:
- Inc (increase) in each stitch around. To increase, work 2 hdc in the same stitch.
- You will now have 16 stitches in total.
- Total: 16 sts.
Round 3:
- 1 hdc, inc – this means: work 1 hdc in the next stitch, then work 2 hdc in the following stitch (increase).
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 24 sts.
Round 4:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 32 sts.
Round 5:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 40 sts.
Round 6:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 48 sts.
Round 7:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 56 sts.
Round 8:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 6 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 64 sts.
Round 9:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 7 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 72 sts.
Round 10:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 8 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 80 sts.
Round 11 (Back Loop Only – BLO):
- For this round, work all stitches in the back loop only (BLO).
- Work 1 hdc in each stitch around.
- This creates a subtle texture and allows the brim to form later on.
- Total: 80 sts.
Rounds 12-22:
- Work 1 hdc in each stitch around for a total of 11 rounds (no increases).
- Total: 80 sts each round.
Round 23 (Front Loop Only – FLO):
- For this round, work all stitches in the front loop only (FLO).
- 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 96 sts.
Round 24:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 112 sts.
Round 25:
- 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, inc – work 1 hdc in each of the next 6 stitches, then work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
- Total: 128 sts.
Rounds 26-29:
- Work 1 hdc in each stitch around for a total of 4 rounds (no increases).
- Total: 128 sts each round.
Round 30:
- Work 1 hdc in each stitch around.
- When you reach the end of the round, sl st (slip stitch) into the first stitch of the round to join and complete the round.
- Total: 128 sts.
Finishing:
- Fasten off the yarn and cut the yarn tail.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends. Make sure to weave in the end from the magic circle tightly to close the center of the crown.
Your easy crochet bucket hat is now complete! You can add any additional embellishments if desired, or wear it as is.
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