Crochet Bucket Hats are in Style! Colorful, striped, solid, with granny squares—they’re back and perfect for adding a playful, handmade touch to any outfit.
They’re ideal for sun protection, whether you’re in the city, mountains, or at the beach. Quick to make, you can crochet one in a day, using up yarn scraps and making one for every family member.
They’re also a fantastic option if you’re looking for items to sell and earn extra income, as they require only a small amount of material.
What you’ll need
- Crochet hook: 4 mm
- Yarn: 8/6 cotton, 100 g
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Thread and sewing needle in a matching color
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Crochet bucket hat dimensions
- Squares: 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm
- Diameter: 19 cm
- Circumference: 57 cm
- Height: 22 cm
- Brim: 3 cm
Abbreviations
- row = row
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase
- { } x… = repeat the instructions inside braces “x” times
- [ ]= total stitches per row
Crochet bucket hat Instructions
Step 1
Start by crocheting six squares. I used classic granny squares, making three in a solid color and three with color combinations. Here are the links to the patterns:
Start by crocheting six squares. I used classic granny squares, making three in a solid color and three with color combinations. Here are the links to the patterns:
Once each square is finished, crochet a round of single crochet around each square using the color chosen for the hat’s top and brim. This will make the seams neater.
Note: On one side of each square, skip the chain spaces between each group of 3 double crochets. This will create three sides with 19 stitches and one side with 16 stitches. This trick helps ensure that the 6 squares will align with the top of the hat [96 stitches].
Step 2
Join the 6 squares, aligning the 16-stitch sides at the top. You can use either a crochet hook or a yarn needle. If you need guidance, explore joining methods on my blog.
Step 3
It’s time to crochet the top of the hat, which is made with a circle of double crochets and a final round of single crochet.
Begin with a magic ring.
1st Row: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc into the magic ring, close with a slip stitch into the top of the ch-3 [12 stitches]
2nd Row: ch 3 + 1 dc in the same stitch as the previous slip stitch, 11 increases (2 dc in each stitch), close with a slip stitch [24 stitches]
3rd Row: ch 3, 1 increase in the next stitch, {1 dc, 1 increase} repeat 11 times, close with a slip stitch [36 stitches]
4th Row: ch 3, 1 dc, 1 increase, {2 dc, 1 increase} repeat 11 times, close with a slip stitch [48 stitches]
5th Row: ch 3, 2 dc, 1 increase, {3 dc, 1 increase} repeat 11 times, close with a slip stitch [60 stitches]
6th Row: ch 3, 3 dc, 1 increase, {4 dc, 1 increase} repeat 11 times, close with a slip stitch [72 stitches]
7th Row: ch 3, 4 dc, 1 increase, {5 dc, 1 increase} repeat 11 times, close with a slip stitch [84 stitches]
8th Row: ch 3, 5 dc, 1 increase, {6 dc, 1 increase} repeat 11 times, close with a slip stitch [96 stitches]
The circle should measure 19 cm in diameter. Do not cut the yarn, as you’ll use it in the next step.
To adjust for a larger or smaller hat, simply continue or reduce the rows using the same increase pattern.
Crochet bucket hat diagram
Step 4
Join the circular top to the square strip, aligning the 96 stitches. Stitch markers will be helpful for this step.
Step 5
The brim of the hat is made entirely with single crochet stitches. Start the first row at the right edge of any square.
1st Row: ch 1, {18 sc, 1 inc} repeat 6 times, close with a slip stitch [120 stitches]
2nd Row: ch 1, {19 sc, 1 inc} repeat 6 times, close with a slip stitch [126 stitches]
3rd Row: ch 1, {20 sc, 1 inc} repeat 6 times, close with a slip stitch [132 stitches]
4th and 5th Rows: (2 rows) ch 1, 132 sc [132 stitches]
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Myriam
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