Crochet Granny Stitch Bucket Hat Tutorial - Chic Accessory To Wear In Sunny Days

The Crochet Granny Stitch Bucket Hat Pattern is the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern style. This easy-to-follow design features the classic granny square stitch, creating a textured and vibrant hat that’s both fun and functional.

Crochet Granny Stitch Bucket Hat

With its customizable fit and endless color possibilities, it’s an ideal project for crocheters of all skill levels. Whether you're soaking up the sun or adding a quirky touch to your wardrobe, this bucket hat will quickly become your go-to accessory for every season!

Materials Needed:

5 mm crochet hook
Shades of yarn (worsted weight cotton #4)
Scissors

Pattern:

Starting the Crown:

Make a slip knot and chain four
Slip stitch to your first chain to form a circle
Chain three (this counts as a double crochet)
Put 11 double crochets into the center of the ring (for a total of 12 double crochets including the chain)
Slip stitch to the top of your chain three to join

Round 2 (Work Between Posts):

Slip stitch over to the space between the posts of the double crochets
Chain three (counts as a double crochet)
Put one more double crochet into that same space
In the next space between posts, put two double crochets
Repeat around, two double crochets between each stitch
Slip stitch to join to the top of your chain three

For Round 3:

Slip stitch over to the space between the two double crochet clusters
Chain up three and place two more double crochets into that same space
Do three double crochets in each space between the clusters around the circle
Slip stitch to join to the top of your chain three

Round 4 (Alternating Pattern):

Alternate between putting four and three double crochets in each space around
Slip stitch to join to the top of the chain three

Round 5 (Last Increase for Crown):

Slip stitch over to the middle of a four-stitch cluster from the previous round
Chain up three and place two more double crochets into that spot
In the next space, put a cluster of three double crochets
Skip the clusters of three from the previous round and continue the pattern around
Slip stitch to join and that ends the increase rounds for the crown

In Rounds 6-10 (Body of Hat):

Repeat the pattern of three double crochets in each space around for the next five rows
After completing round ten, slip stitch to join and fasten off

Rounds 11-15 (Color Change and Building Hat Body):

Join new variegated yarn color with a standing double crochet
Do five more rounds just like the previous five rounds with three double crochet clusters into each space
Fit the hat as you go to ensure proper sizing

Rim Expansion Rounds:

Begin the brim with an expansion round: alternating four double crochets in one space and three in the next
Continue expanding the brim as the pattern dictates, checking the fit as you go
Finish with a final row in the main color, weaving in ends