Last updated on May 10th, 2025 at 07:07 am
The Easy Crochet Bucket Hat is perfect for sunny days and beachside adventures. This pattern features a delightful double crochet stitch that effortlessly blends style with simplicity.
Discover the joy of crafting your own summer essentials with our newest pattern. Stay cool and stylish this summer with a handmade crochet bucket hat.
Whether you’re heading to the beach, lounging at the park, or just enjoying time in the garden, this lightweight hat will keep the sun off your face.
Plus, it adds a bit of a fun, handmade touch to your summer outfits. With five available sizes, you can easily make one for yourself, the kids, and even a few friends.
What is a Bucket Hat?
A bucket hat is a soft, round hat with a wide, downward-sloping brim that offers shade and style. Originally popularized for outdoor use like fishing or hiking, it has since become a trendy, casual fashion accessory.
The shape is simple and versatile—featuring a flat crown and a floppy brim. It’s great for crocheters of all skill levels. It typically has a relaxed, casual look and often has a soft, flexible structure.
These hats are known for their practicality, offering good sun protection due to the brim that goes all around the hat.
They’ve become quite trendy in fashion, especially in streetwear and outdoor settings. They come in various materials and colors, making them versatile for different styles and preferences.
Simple Crochet Stitches
This versatile design utilizes the classic double crochet stitch, making it accessible for crafters of all skill levels. With options available in five sizes, from baby to adult, you can create custom-fit hats for every member of the family.
We like to use breathable cotton medium weight yarn for this pattern. It creates the perfect warm-weather accessory.
This project promises both comfort and durability, ideal for shielding against those sunny rays while maintaining a trendy look.
How to Choose the Right Size for Your Crochet Bucket Hat
When deciding what size to make, it’s a good idea to aim for a hat that’s slightly smaller than your actual head size. Crochet hats naturally stretch over time, usually about 1 to 2 inches. So, making it a touch snug ensures a comfortable, secure fit.
To figure out the best width for your hat, use a soft tape measure to find the circumference of your head at its widest point. Once you have that number, subtract 1 to 2 inches to account for the natural stretch of the yarn, giving you the ideal hat size.
For the hat’s length (or height), measure from the top of your head down to eyes if you want a simple bucket hat that’s not too long. You can wear the brim down or folded up.
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Choosing the Best Yarn for Your Crochet Bucket Hat
Wondering which yarn works best for this easy bucket hat? The great news is this pattern is super versatile and works beautifully with any soft, medium-weight yarn that offers good stitch definition and a nice drape.
Cotton yarn is a great choice for summer, keeping the hat lightweight and breathable, but you can also use acrylic, bamboo, or soft cotton blend for a different feel.
If you want a hat that holds up well to regular wear, consider using an anti-pilling yarn to keep it looking fresh all season long. Yarn with a bit of stretch or softness will also help ensure a comfortable, flexible fit. Whether you opt for a solid color to make those double crochet stitches pop, or prefer the fun of self-striping, variegated yarn, the options are endless.
You could also go for a heathered or tweed yarn if you want to add subtle texture and a bit of rustic charm to your finished hat. From bold, vibrant shades to soft pastels or timeless neutrals, this bucket hat pattern is the perfect blank canvas to show off your personal style and favorite yarns.
Directions: Easy Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern for Summer in 5 Sizes
Skill Level
Easy, Beginner-Friendly
Gauge
12 stitches and 8 rows of double crochet every 4 inches.
Sizing will vary based on different yarn brands. Make sure to use a tape measure to determine the size of your hat.
Sizes
- X-Small. Child 2 to 5 years old. It fits up to 18 inches circumference and 7 inches height.
- Small. Child 6-12 years old. It fits up to 19 inches circumference and 8 inches height.
- Medium. Teenager/adult small. It fits up to 20 inches circumference and 8.5 inches height.
- Large. Adult medium. It fits up to 22 inches circumference and 9 inches height.
- X-Large. Adult large. It fits up to 24 inches circumference and 10 inches height.
The hat does stretch, so make the circumference about 2 inches less than final measurement desired.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Crochet Project Materials Needed
Any medium worsted yarn weight number 4. About 200-300 yards. I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling. Each skein is 185 yards.
I made this in two different colors.
Hat Number 1
Olive for the main color. About 150 yards for the X-Small, Small, and Medium. About 220 yards for the Large and X-Large
Ivory for the stripes in contrasting color. About 50 yards for the X-Small, Small, and Medium. About 80 yards for the Large and X-Large
Hat Number 2
Beige Heather for the main color. About 150 yards for the X-Small, Small, and Medium. About 220 yards for the Large and X-Large
Cedarwood for the stripes in contrasting color. About 50 yards for the X-Small, Small, and Medium. About 80 yards for the Large and X-Large
If you’re not able to find this yarn locally, you can purchase it online. Check out our links for Lion Brand yarn on our Savings Center page.
Crochet Hook Size H 5.0 mm
Tapestry Needle. To weave in yarn ends.
Scissors to snip off the excess yarn.
Stitch Markers. If you are a beginner crocheter, these are helpful to place in the first stitch of the row. It helps know exactly where to place your stitches.
Tape Measure. For measuring head circumference and the hat size.
Pattern Notes
Written in US Terms
This pattern is worked in the round from the top down.
Join each round with a slip stitch into the first stitch worked in the round.
When measuring the hat, lay it flat. Measure the height from the top to the bottom. Measure the circumference across the last row crocheted. Note. It will measure half of the total width when folded flat.
The chain two at the beginning of each round is optional. When used, it does not could as a stitch. It is used as a filler to hide the joining of each round. If your yarn is plush enough, it may not need the chain two at the beginning of each round. If that is the case, you can skip this step in each round.
There is a Crochet Beanie Video Tutorial is located below the written pattern – it starts off the same way. The video shows beginning rounds for the Large and X-Large size. Just change the number of stitches in the circle for round 1 and the subsequent rounds.
Use the magic ring also called magic circle rather than the chain four with a slip stitch into the first stitch. I have a whole tutorial on how to do this if you prefer this method.
How to Crochet a Magic Circle.
Crochet Stitches
Chain Stitch (CH)
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Leave about a 5-inch tail on the yarn. This will be weaved in later.
Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.
Keeping the loop on the hook, insert the hook in the stitch, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the loop. Yarn over again and draw the yarn through both loops that are currently on the hook. (The first chain stitch is complete).
HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial
Double Crochet (DC)
Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Single Crochet (SC)
Insert the hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE SINGLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Crochet Pattern
Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium
Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook.
Then you can either use the magic circle to start this pattern or work CH 4 then join with a SL ST into the first CH to form a ring.
Round 1
CH 3 (Counts as a ST). 7 DC in the ring. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (8 STs).
The chain two at the beginning of each round is optional. See the Notes Section.
Round 2
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (16 STs).
Round 3
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (24 STs).
Round 4
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next ST, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (32 STs).
Round 5
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 2 STs, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (40 STs).
Round 6
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 3 STs, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (48 STs).
Round 7
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 4 STs, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (56 STs).
Round 8
Switch to Contrasting Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [2 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 13 STs]. Repeat between [ ] 3 more times. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (60 STs).
Round 9
Switch Back to Main Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 1 DC in the first ST and each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (60 STs).
Round 10
Switch to Contrasting Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 1 DC in the first ST and each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (60 STs).
Round 11
Switch Back to Main Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (67 STs).
Round 12
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (75 STs).
Round 13
Stop Here for X-Small Size and work the 2 rounds of SC STs
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (84 STs).
Round 14
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (94 STs).
Round 15
Stop Here for Small Size and work the 2 rounds of SC STs
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (105 STs).
Round 16
Stop Here for Medium Size and work the 2 rounds of SC STs
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (118 STs).
Last 2 Rounds of Single Crochet Stitches
CH 1 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). SC in the first ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST into the first SC.
- X-Small Size Rounds 1-13, plus the last 2 rounds 15 rounds total.
- mall Size Rounds 1-15, plus the last 2 rounds 17 rounds total.
- Medium Size Rounds 1-16, plus the last 2 rounds 18 rounds total.
Finishing
After you work the last stitch, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.
- X-Small. Child 2 to 5 years old. It fits up to 18 inches circumference and 7 inches height.
- Small. Child 6-12 years old. It fits up to 19 inches circumference and 8 inches height.
- Medium. Teenager/adult small. It fits up to 20 inches circumference and 8.5 inches height.
Sizes: Large, X-Large
Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook.
Then you can either use the magic circle to start this pattern or work CH 4 then join with a SL ST into the first CH to form a ring.
Round 1
CH 3 (Counts as a ST). 9 DC in the ring. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (10 STs).
Round 2
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (20 STs).
The chain two at the beginning of each round is optional. See the Notes Section.
Round 3
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (30 STs).
Round 4
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next ST, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (40 STs).
Round 5
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 2 STs, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (50 STs).
Round 6
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 3 STs, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (60 STs).
Round 7
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [1 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 4 STs, and 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (70 STs).
Round 8
Switch to Contrasting Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). [2 DC in the first ST, 1 DC in the next 7 STs]. Repeat between [ ] 7 more times. Work 1 DC in the last 7 STs. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (78 STs).
Round 9
Switch Back to Main Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 1 DC in the first ST and each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (78 STs).
Round 10
Switch to Contrasting Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 1 DC in the first ST and each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (78 STs).
Round 11
Switch Back to Main Color
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (87 STs).
Round 12
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (97 STs).
Round 13
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (109 STs).
Round 14
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (122 STs).
Round 15
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (137 STs).
Round 16
Stop Here for Large Size and work the 2 rounds of SC STs
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (154 STs).
Round 17
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (173 STs).
Round 18
Stop Here for X-Large Size and work the 2 rounds of SC STs
CH 2 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). 2 DC in the first ST and in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST. [1 DC in the next 7 STs, 2 DC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC. (194 STs).
Last 2 Rounds
CH 1 (Doesn’t Count as a ST). SC in the first ST and in each ST around. Join with a SL ST into the first SC.
- Large Size Rounds 1-14, plus the last 2 rounds 18 rounds total.
- X-Large Size Rounds 1-16, plus the last 2 rounds 20 rounds total.
Finishing
After you work the last ST, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.
- Large. Adult medium. It fits up to 22 inches circumference and 9 inches height.
- X-Large. Adult large. It fits up to 24 inches circumference and 10 inches height.
Crochet Beanie Video Tutorial
Shows beginning rounds for the Large and X-Large size. Just change the number of stitches in the circle for round 1 and the subsequent rounds.
Right hand crochet https://youtu.be/6ylYmkKg-W4
Left hand crochet https://youtu.be/upPfsgvl4rA
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.