How to Crochet a Trendy Bucket Hat (Beginner Friendly Step by Step Guide + FREE Pattern + Video Tutorial)

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How to Crochet a Trendy Bucket Hat (Beginner Friendly Step by Step Guide + FREE Pattern + Video Tutorial)


Looking for an easy crochet bucket hat pattern? This beginner-friendly tutorial will show you how to crochet a trendy bucket hat step by step. This modern crochet hat is perfect for summer, winter and everyday wear. It's quick, stylish, and beginner-friendly.

And today I’ll show you how to crochet one — even if you’re a beginner.
Only with half double crochet stitch.
No sewing.

Just simple, step-by-step instructions. I will suggest crochet along with me. By the end of this video, you’ll have your own trendy crochet bucket hat.

This crochet bucket hat pattern uses basic stitches, and works up fast. You can make it in solid colors, striped yarn, or aesthetic pastel tones.

Comment “BUCKET HAT” if you’re making this!

We are making this in three parts - First: the top crown; Second: the body and Third: the brim! It is very easy to crochet; just follow the instructions step by step.

We will start with the magic ring crochet; And half double crochet stitch. If you are a beginner, don't worry! I will make you understand to how to make half double crochet step by step in easy way. You can follow the video tutorial for your convenience.

Just grab your favorite yarn and your best crochet hook to make it happen.

The brim is of four rows; around 1.75 inch in height.

Around 10.5 inch up to top center to bottom;

Bucket hat circumference is of 32 inch.


Why Crochet Bucket Hats Are Trending?

Crochet Bucket hats are popular because they are:

  • Easy crochet projects for beginners
  • Quick to make and sell
  • Perfect for summer outfits
  • Great handmade gift idea
  • Popular Etsy crochet item
  • Beginner-Friendly crochet hat

This trendy crochet bucket hat is perfect for You Tube Tutorials, Etsy patterns and Pinterest traffic.


Watch here the full bucket hat crochet video tutorial:



Materials Needed

  • Medium weight yarn (cotton or acrylic)
  • 5 mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle

Optional:

  • Cotton yarn for summer bucket hat
  • Acrylic yarn for winter bucket hat 


Crochet Terms & Abbreviations Used

  • mr: magic ring
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • ch: chain
  • st: stitch
  • sl knot: slip knot
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • increase: 2hdc in same stitch

This makes it perfect for beginner crochet learners.


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Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern (Step by Step)


PART 1: THE CROWN (Top of Hat)

We’ll start the Bucket Hat from the top and work in rounds.

Round 1: mr, 1ch, 10hdc, sl st

First, make a magic ring.

If you are an absolute beginner in crochet, then watch the complete crochet course playlist, slow and detailed, on my You Tube channel.

Make one chain.

Make 10 half double crochet stitch into the ring.

[1hdc = yarn over, insert hook into the ring, yarn over and pull yarn; 3 loops on the hook. yarn over and pull through all the 3 loops.]

Pull the short yarn tail tight to close the ring.

Slip stitch on top of the first half double crochet to join the round.

Total 10 stitches in Round 1.

Important Tips: Always count your stitches in every round.


Round 2: 1ch, 2hdc, sl st

First, make one chain.

Now, increase in every stitch: 2 half double crochet in each stitch around.

"slip stitch at the first stitch."

"total twenty stitches in round two."


Round 3: 1ch, (1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

In Round 3, start with 1 chain.

Now, work 1 half double crochet.

Then, 2 half double crochet in next stitch.

REPEAT around.

Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.

Total 30 stitches in Round 3.


Round 4: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

To start Round 4, start with chain 1.

Now, make 1 half double crochet.

Again, 1 half double crochet in next stitch.

Now, 2 half double crochet in next stitch.

REPEAT around.

Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.


MISTAKE: ??? 39 stitches??? - check it again!

It must be total 40 stitches.
39 stitches: - checking third time!!!
Where did I do the mistake? - check all the stitch pattern in this round.
Yes, I found the the mistake. In one stitch I did only 1 half double crochet instead of two half double crochet; mark that stitch.
Do - open all stitches up to that mark.
Again, crochet stitches according to the pattern. IMPORTANT TIP: So, always count your stitches at the end of each round.

Now, slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.
Total 40 stitches in Round 4.

Great job!!!


Round 5: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

To start Round 5, make chain 1.

Then, make 1 half double crochet.
Again, 1 half double crochet in the next stitch.
Make 1 more half double crochet in the next stitch.
Now, 2 half double crochet in the next stitch.

REPEAT this pattern around.

Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.
Total 50 stitches in Round 5.


Round 6: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

To start the Round 6, make 1 chain.
Make 4 half double crochet in next 4 stitches.
Now, make 2 half double crochet in the next stitch.
REPEAT this pattern around.
Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.
Total 60 stitches in Round 6.


Round 7: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

For Round 7, start with chain 1.

Now make 5 half double crochet in next 5 stitches.
Now make 2 half double crochet in the next stitch.
REPEAT this pattern around.
Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.
Total 70 stitches in Round 7.

Now, we will check the measurement once.
Around 6.5 inch in diameter.
For a medium size hat, we will do one more round.


Round 8: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

To start Round 8, start with 1 chain.

Now, make 6 half double crochet in next 6 stitches.
Make 2 half double crochet in next stitch.
REPEAT, this pattern around.
Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.
Total 80 stitches in Round 8.


Pause here!

Now, we will measure the diameter of the crown. Your circle should measure about 7–7.5 inches wide in diameter. This is the top of the hat. If you want a larger hat, add more increase rounds as your desired size.

The diameter of this hat is around 7.25 inches.


🧵 PART 2: THE BODY (Sides of Hat)

Rounds 9 - 21: 1ch, 1hdc in each st, sl st


Now we will make the body of our bucket hat.
Also, we will stop increasing.
Just we will make 1 half double crochet in each stitch around.

For Rounds 9–21:
Make 1 chain.
Now, half double crochet in each stitch around.
No increases. Keep going until the hat measures your desired size from the center. This creates the bucket shape.
Now, slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round 9.

Important Tips: Do not crochet extra stitches. Otherwise this will create extra stitches, which we do not want.

Total 80 stitches. no increases.

Now, REPEAT Round 9 for rest of the body.

Keep crocheting.............

At Round 21, you can see the bucket shape of our hat.
Now, it is around 9.25 inches from top center to bottom.


🌊 PART 3: THE BRIM

Rounds 22: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

Now, we will make the brim from Round 22 to Round 25.

This will add flare to the hat.

For Round 22, make 1 chain.

Now, make 4 half double crochet in next 4 stitches.

In the next stitch, make 2 half double crochet in the same stitch.

REPEAT this pattern around.

Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.

Total 96 stitches in Round 22.


Round 23: 1ch, 1hdc in each st, sl st

For Round 23, start with 1 chain.

And 1 half double crochet in each stitch around. There is no increase in this round.

Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.

Total 96 stitches in Round 23.


Round 24: 1ch, (1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 1hdc + 2hdc), sl st

For Round 24, first make 1 chain.

Make 5 half double crochet in next 5 stitches.

Now, 2 half double crochet in next stitch.

REPEAT this pattern around.

Now, slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.

Total 112 stitches in Round 24.


Round 25: 1ch, 1hdc in each st, sl st

For Round 25, make 1 chain.

Now, make 1 half double crochet in each stitch around. There is no increases in stitches.

Slip stitch at the first stitch to join the round.

Total 112 stitches in Round 25.


Round 26: 1 sl st in each st around

Make slip stitch in each stitch around.

This round is for professional finish look of the handmade bucket hat.

To complete the bucket hat:

First cut the yarn leaving a small tail. [best to follow the video tutorial]

Insert the needle in both loops of the first stitch of the round with the help of a yarn needle.

Now, insert the needle in the back loop of the last stitch of the round.

Now, fasten off and weave in extra yarns.

Shape the brim gently with your hands.

And just like that… you made a trendy crochet bucket hat.

Add more rounds if you want a wider brim.

Your crochet bucket hat is complete.


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Beginners Tips

i. If your hat curls inward:
Add one more increase round in the brim. ii. If it flares too much: Remove an increase round. iii. If it feels tight: Use a larger hook.


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If you are a beginner, watch my playlist crochet course for absolute beginners on my channel.


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Crochet Bucket Hat Size Guide

Baby: 4–5 increase rounds

Kids: 5–6 increase rounds

Teen: 6–7 increase rounds

Adult: 7–8 increase rounds  


Best Yarn For Crochet Bucket Hat

Best yarn types:

  • Cotton yarn (summer hats)
  • Acrylic yarn (winter hats)
  • Blended yarn (all season)

Avoid:

  • Very soft yarn (brim collapses)
  • Very thick yarn (loses shape)

Crochet Bucket Hat Styling Ideas


You can make:
  • Aesthetic crochet bucket hat
  • Pastel bucket hat
  • Checkered bucket hat
  • Flower bucket hat
  • Granny Square bucket hat
  • Ribbed crochet bucket hat
These styles perform very well on Etsy and Pinterest.


Can You Sell Crochet Bucket Hats?


Yes. Crochet bucket hats are:
  • High demand handmade items
  • Great for Etsy shop
  • Good for craft fairs
  • Perfect for Instagram shops
Average selling price:
Based on yarn type and your perfection.


This easy crochet bucket hat is perfect for beginners and advanced crocheters. You can customize colors, size, and brim style to create your own trendy crochet hat.

If you're thinking to gift it to someone, it's a great idea to make by yourself handmade gift.

Happy Crocheting !!! ðŸ§¶


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