Make a charming crochet bucket hat or sunhat for a newborn or a baby up to 3 months old with this simple project! Using just a few tools like colored yarn, a crochet hook, and a bit of your time, you can create a delightful and practical hat. This lovely piece not only keeps the sun out of baby's eyes but also adds a cute touch to their outfit. Whether for your little one or as a gift, this homemade crochet hat is the perfect blend of love and craft!
Crochet Bucket / Sunhat For Newborn
Materials:
- 8 ply cotton yarn (main color and cream for contrast)
- Crochet hook (size not specified)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Pattern:
Starting with the Magic Circle:
- Make a magic circle by chaining 4 and slip stitching into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 2 (counts as the first half double crochet (HDC)).
- Make 11 HDC into the center of the magic circle.
- Pull the tail tight and slip stitch to the first stitch to close the circle.
Increase Rounds:
- Round 1: Chain 1, work 2 HDC into every stitch around, slip stitch to the first stitch to close.
- Round 2: Chain 1, 1 HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch, repeat from * to * around, slip stitch to close.
- Round 3: Chain 1, 2 HDC, then in the third stitch make 2 HDC into the same stitch, repeat around.
- Round 4: Chain 1, HDC in the next three stitches, then 2 HDC in the following stitch, repeat around.
- Round 5: Chain 1, HDC in the next four stitches, then 2 HDC in the following stitch, repeat around.
- Round 6: Chain 1, HDC in the next five stitches, then 2 HDC in the following stitch, repeat around.
- Final Increase Round: Chain 1, HDC in the next six stitches, then place 2 HDC in the following stitch, repeat around. The top piece should measure 5 and ½ inches across.
Brim and Body:
- To start the brim/body: Chain 1, work in the back loops only, single crochet (SC) into each stitch around. Before closing the round, switch to cream yarn and slip stitch to join.
- Next Round: Chain 1, working in the front loops, SC in the first stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch, repeat from * to * around.
- Following a unique stitch pattern (details involve crocheting double crochets in a specific sequence), repeat with alternating rounds of color as described till the desired length of the hat brim is achieved.
Finishing Touches:
- Repeat the two rows of cream yarn pattern once more.
- Transition back to the main yarn color, and using back loops only, create a pattern as described until you reach the desired brim width.
- For the final rounds, adjust to single crochet stitches evenly around without increasing, creating a clean edge.
Completion:
- Fasten off, weave in all ends securely.
