Learn how to crochet a granny square bucket hat with my free step-by-step pattern. Maybe you’ve got to grips with the basic granny square and looking for more of a challenge? The Coco Bucket hat is a perfect make which can be worn all year round and can be made in any colour combination to suit your style.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% mercerized Cotton), Aran Weight (#4), 170m (186yds), 100g (3.5oz). 1 each of shades Ecru and Succulent. (If LoveCrafts are out of stock, try this link to Amazon)
- Hook: 4mm [US G-6]
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
- 12 stitch markers (if possible, have 1 stitch marker in a different colour from the others, then you can clearly mark the beginning of your rounds)
Gauge
- Crown: 20cm (8inch) approx.
- Squares: 9cm X 9cm (3.5inch X 3.5inch) approx.
- Hat circumference: 57cm (22.5inch) approx.
- Brim depth: 6cm (2.5inch) approx.
Completed Size
One size, Adult Crochet Bucket Hat – approx. 21-23 inches
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
- Place Maker: PM: Place stitch marker in the indicated stitch.
- Slip Stitch(s): ss: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
- Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.
- Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Finally, Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
- Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, therefore you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over and finally pull through remaining two loops.
Intermediate Stitches
- Front loop only: FLO: Go through the front loop of the stitch only, not both as you normally would.
- Double Treble(s): dtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, then you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Finally, Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Standing Double Crochet(s): sdc(s): Starting with a slip knot on your hook, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Special Stitches
- Bobble: similar to working 4 treble crochet together in one stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), (yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) three times until you have 5 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook, chain 1 to secure. Consequently, the bobble will pop away from you.
- Beginning Bobble (Beg-Bob): Chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in st at base of ch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) four times until you have 5 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook, chain 1 to secure. As a result, bobble will pop out away from you.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
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Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms above.
- This pattern is worked in 3 sections and in the following order; the crown, the squares and the brim.
- For the crown and brim, you will be working in rounds, therefore you will not be joining to move to the next round.
- Move your stitch markers up with each round using the different colour stitch marker as your ‘BOR’ (Beginning of row).
- Lastly, The squares will be worked with the wrong side facing, so please be mindful of this when it comes to joining.
Pattern Support
The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.
Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.
Granny Square Patterns
If you love crocheting granny squares and turning them into projects check out these patterns below or CLICK HERE to browse the free granny square designs on the blog:
Bucket Hat Patterns
Before you get started, you might want to check out these two bucket hat patterns on the blog:
Free Pattern: Granny Square Bucket Hat
Crown
Fasten off using an invisible join. Sew in end.
Sewing ends of seams
Pull the tail ends of the seams through to the back of the work and sew in.
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sarah-jayne
Very well explained, thank you.
You are very welcome 🙂