Crochet Flower Bucket Hat Free Pattern For All Skill Levels

This Crochet Flower Bucket Hat is the perfect accessory for warm, sunny days and a fun project for crocheters of all levels! Designed with a beautifully textured crown and a playful band of colorful flowers, this hat offers a refreshing burst of creativity.

Crochet Flower Bucket Hat

The pattern uses simple stitches, making it an excellent choice for beginners, yet the addition of flowers adds an exciting, customizable twist for more experienced crafters. Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your wardrobe or gift a one-of-a-kind hat, this crochet project promises both practicality and style. Plus, the flower details allow for endless color combinations, making it a versatile addition to any summer outfit.

Tools & Materials

Hook: I Hook (5.5 mm) or J Hook (6 mm) for a slightly larger hat.
Yarn: Cotton yarn is recommended for breathability (Main color and accent colors for flowers).
Notions: Stitch marker.

The Crown (SC Increases)

The crown is worked in single crochet (SC) and uses continuous rounds (do not join unless specified).

Round 1: Chain 2. Work 6 SC in the second chain from the hook (or use a magic circle). Total: 6 SC
Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch. Total: 12 SC
Round 3: Work 2 SC in each stitch. Total: 24 SC
Round 4: Work 1 SC in each stitch (working even). Total: 24 SC
Round 5: 1 SC in next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the 4th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 30 SC
Round 6: 1 SC in next 4 stitches, 2 SC in the 5th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 36 SC
Round 7: 1 SC in next 5 stitches, 2 SC in the 6th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 42 SC
Round 8: 1 SC in next 6 stitches, 2 SC in the 7th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 48 SC
Round 9: 1 SC in next 7 stitches, 2 SC in the 8th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 54 SC
Round 10: 1 SC in next 8 stitches, 2 SC in the 9th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 60 SC
Round 11: 1 SC in next 9 stitches, 2 SC in the 10th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 66 SC
Round 12: 1 SC in next 10 stitches, 2 SC in the 11th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 72 SC

The Sides/Body of the Hat

This section creates the vertical sides of the bucket hat shape, maintaining 72 stitches.

Rounds 13-17 (5 rounds): Work Half Double Crochet (HDC) all the way around, maintaining 72 stitches.
End of Round 17: Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch, then chain 1.
Round 18: Work Single Crochet (SC) all the way around. Total: 72 SC

The Flowers (Make 12)

Flower Center (For all 12 flowers)

Using the center color, Chain 2.
Work 6 SC in the second chain from the hook (or use a magic circle).
Change Color: Slip stitch to the next stitch, completing the slip stitch with the petal color yarn. Cut the center color yarn.

Petal Pattern (Makes 1 petal)

Petal Start: Chain 3, work Triple Crochet (TR) in the same stitch.
Petal Finish: Chain 3, slip stitch back into the same stitch.

Attachment Instructions

Each flower has 6 petals. Attach each petal to the hat in the specified pattern, alternating between attaching to the hat or the previous flower's petal.

The Brim/Band

This section joins the flowers and creates the final brim.

Round 1 (Foundation): Attach the main color yarn to the Triple Crochet (TR) of any flower petal. Chain 1, SC in the same TR.
Chain 2, SC in the TR of the next petal. Repeat the pattern around. Join with a slip stitch in the first SC. Total: 24 SC
Round 2: Chain 1, SC in the first SC. Work 2 SC into the next chain-2 space.
Repeat: SC in the next SC, 2 SC in the next chain-2 space all the way around. Total: 72 SC
Round 3: Increase sequence of 6. 1 SC in next 5 stitches, 2 SC in the 6th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 84 SC
Round 4: Increase sequence of 7. 1 SC in next 6 stitches, 2 SC in the 7th stitch. Repeat around. Total: 96 SC
Rounds 5-7 (3 more rounds): Work 1 SC in each stitch for three rounds. Total: 96 SC
Finish: Join with a slip stitch, cut yarn, and weave in all ends.