Pattern Description:

The Lily Summer Stripes Crochet Bucket Hat pattern describes an easy skill level project for crocheters. The hat is worked from the top down, ending at the brim.

It features a striped design, utilizing two contrasting yarn colors to create its distinctive look. The pattern specifies one size designed to fit an average adult head.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

Yarn: The pattern uses Lily Sugar’n Cream™ yarn.
- Contrast A: Soft Ecru (color code 00004).
- Contrast B: Meadow (color code 01135).
- Quantity: 1 ball of each Contrast A and Contrast B is required.
Yarn Weight: Each ball of Lily Sugar’n Cream is specified as 2.5 oz/70.9 g and 120 yds/109 m.
Hook: A Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook is recommended, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge.
Notions: A yarn needle is also listed as a required material.
Measurements: The finished hat is designed as one size to fit a head circumference of 21″ [53.5 cm].
- Gauge: The critical gauge for this pattern is 14 single crochet (sc) stitches and 15 rows measuring 4″ [10 cm]. Achieving the correct gauge is important for the hat to fit the intended head circumference.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

Beg: Begin(ning)(s)
Ch: Chain(s)
Rep: Repeat
Rnd(s): Round(s)
Sc: Single crochet
Scbl: Single crochet in back loop only
Sl st: Slip stitch

Instructions for Making the Lily Summer Stripes Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern:

The hat is constructed in two main sections: the Top and the Brim. A general note for the entire pattern is to join all rounds with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

TOP Section:

1st Round: With Contrast A (A), chain 2. Work 8 single crochet (sc) stitches into the 2nd chain from the hook. Join with a slip stitch (sl st).
2nd Round: Chain 1. Work 2 sc into each sc around. Join. You should have 16 sc.
3rd Round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in the next sc. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 24 sc.
4th Round: Chain 1. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 32 sc.
5th Round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 40 sc.
6th Round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
7th Round: Chain 1. Work 2 sc in the first sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 48 sc.
8th Round: Work as the 6th round.
9th Round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 56 sc.
10th Round: Work as the 6th round.
11th Round: Chain 1. Work 2 sc in the first sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 64 sc.
12th Round: Work as the 6th round.
13th Round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 72 sc.
14th Round: Work as the 6th round.
15th Round: Chain 1. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 11 sc. Repeat from around. You should have 78 sc. Join Contrast B (B).
16th to 19th Rounds: With B, chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join A at the end of the last round.
20th and 21st Rounds: With A, chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join B at the end of the last round.
22nd to 25th Rounds: Work as the 16th to 19th rounds. Join A at the end of the last round.

BRIM Section:

1st Round: With A, chain 1. Work 2 single crochet in the back loop only (scbl) in the first sc. Work 1 scbl in each of the next 2 sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 104 sc.
2nd Round: Chain 1. Working in both loops, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join B with a sl st at the end of the round.
3rd to 6th Rounds: With B, chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join A at the end of the last round.
7th Round: With A, chain 1. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Repeat from around. Join. You should have 130 sc.
8th Round: Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join B at the end of the last round. Break A (cut yarn A).
9th to 12th Rounds: With B, chain 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off at the end of the 12th round.