How To Crochet Mushroom Bucket Hat Pattern Beginners Friendly

Get hooked on the charming style of a Crochet Mushroom Bucket Hat. This whimsical hat combines the cozy warmth of handmade crochet with the playful look of a mushroom. The hat's comfortable fit and unique design make it an adorable accessory for all ages.

Crochet Mushroom Bucket Hat

Materials Needed:

• Red and white acrylic yarn (recommended brands include Red Heart Super Saver and I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)
• White chenille yarn
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Pattern Instructions

Base of Hat

Starting Ring:

• Begin with a magic ring or chain 3 and join into the first chain with a slip stitch to create a ring.

Round 1:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 12 double crochets into the ring.
• Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet.

Round 2: Increase:

• Chain 2.
• Make 2 double crochets in each stitch around (24 stitches).
• Join with a slip stitch.

For Round 3: Increase Pattern:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in the first stitch, two double crochets in the next stitch - repeat around (36 stitches).
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 4: Staggered Increase:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in the next two stitches, two double crochets in the third stitch - repeat around (48 stitches).
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 5:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in the next three stitches, two double crochets in the fourth stitch - repeat around (60 stitches).
• Join with a slip stitch.

After Round 6:

• Chain 2.
• Make nine double crochets, then two double crochets in the tenth stitch - repeat this six times (66 stitches).
• Join with a slip stitch and this finishes the increasing rounds.

Rounds 7-13:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in each stitch around (66 stitches).
• Join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Brim of Hat

Front Loop Double Crochet:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in the front loop only of each stitch around.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Increase in Both Loops:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in the next two stitches, two double crochets in the third stitch - repeat around to create a wider brim.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 16:

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet in each stitch around in both loops for a flat edge.
• Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.

Finishing Touches:

Attach Chenille Yarn:

• Attach white chenille yarn to the brim and single crochet around.
• Join with a slip stitch and weave in ends.

Create and Attach Circles:

• Use white acrylic yarn to create small and large circles with the magic circle technique, increasing in each round.
• Sew these circles onto the hat using a yarn needle at desired locations for decoration.