Classic Cotton Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern
This is the best first bucket hat because it uses one color, simple rounds, and a brim that is easy to shape. Read through the steps once before starting so the crown, sides, and brim all stay in proportion.
Materials
- Worsted cotton yarn
- 4.5 mm or 5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Tape measure
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Step-by-step instructions
- Make a magic ring or chain 4 and join into a ring.
- Work double crochet stitches into the ring to begin the crown.
- Increase evenly each round until the circle is close to the top-of-head width.
- Lay the crown flat after each round to make sure it is not cupping too early.
- Stop increasing and work even rounds to build the sides.
- Try the hat over a bowl or measure the side depth as you go.
- Begin the brim with one round of small increases.
- Work one plain round after the increase round so the brim relaxes.
- Repeat gentle brim increases only if you want more flare.
- Finish with a firm single crochet or slip stitch edging round.
- Weave in ends and shape the brim flat with your hands.
Fit and finishing tips
- Cotton helps the hat hold shape.
- Use a stitch marker so increases stay even.
- If the brim waves too much, add fewer increases.
Best use
Use this bucket hat style for summer outfits, handmade gifts, vacation accessories, market makes, or a practical cotton yarn project that photographs well.
