The Butterfly Bucket Hat crochet pattern is the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern flair. Using beautiful butterfly granny squares as the base, this eye-catching accessory is both functional and fashion-forward. The tutorial guides you through constructing six intricately detailed squares and connecting them into a trendy bucket hat design.
Crochet Butterfly Bucket Hat
With options to play around with colors and sizes, this pattern is beginner-friendly yet satisfying for experienced crocheters. Whether you're looking to add a pop of handmade flair to your wardrobe or searching for the ideal summer craft, this project delivers both style and substance.
Materials
- Yarn in desired colors
- Crochet hook (size suited to your yarn)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Preparation and Granny Squares
- Create six butterfly granny squares using the "Square Circle Crochet" tutorial
- Modify the last row to single crochets instead of half double crochets
- For corners: use two single crochets, chain two, two single crochets
- Each square should measure 3 to 3.5 inches
- Leave the middle string, but weave in all other ends
- Each square must have 15 chains on top, including corner chains
Connecting the Granny Squares
- Slip stitch to join the squares
- Place right sides facing up, then fold so backs face you
- Work through the chain one spaces at corners
- Use front loop (top square) and back loop (bottom square)
- Form a headband by joining all six squares
Closing the Top of the Hat
- Turn the headband inside out
- Begin at any square’s top corner, inserting the hook just before the middle
- Row 1: Chain one, 14 half double crochets per square (84 stitches total), slip stitch to close
- Row 2: Half double crochet decrease, five half double crochets, repeat (72 stitches)
- Row 3: Half double crochet decrease, four half double crochets, repeat (60 stitches), change color at end
- Row 4: Half double crochet decrease, three half double crochets, repeat (48 stitches)
- Row 5: Double crochet in each stitch (48 stitches), change color at end
- Row 6: Half double crochet decrease, two half double crochets, repeat (36 stitches)
- Row 7: Half double crochet in each stitch (36 stitches), change color at end
- Row 8: Half double crochet decrease, one half double crochet, repeat (24 stitches)
- Row 9: Half double crochet decrease in every stitch (12 stitches)
- Final Row: Single crochet decreases around (6 stitches)
- Cut yarn, sew remaining six stitches closed with a darning needle
Making the Brim
- Flip the hat right side out
- Row 1: Work 14 single crochets per square section (84 stitches), slip stitch to join
- Row 2: Half double crochet increase, six half double crochets, repeat (96 stitches), change color at end
- Row 3: Half double crochet around (96 stitches), change color at end
- Row 4: Half double crochet increase, seven half double crochets, repeat (108 stitches)
- Row 5: Single crochet all the way around (108 stitches), change color at end
- Final Row: Single crochet increase, eight single crochets, repeat
- Try on the hat to ensure brim fits
- Cut yarn and weave in all ends
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