Crochet Child's Bucket Hat Pattern For Sun Protection

Stay stylish and sun-safe with Crochet Child's Bucket Hat! Easy steps to make an adorable hat for kids.

The hat not only provides sun protection but also adds a cute and stylish touch to any outfit. Clear and concise directions ensure a fun and rewarding experience, suitable even for those just starting out with crocheting. This project is a great opportunity to practice new skills and produce something useful and adorable.

How To Crochet a Child's Bucket Hat

Crochet Your Child's Bucket Hat

Materials Needed:

• 10 ply cotton yarn
• 3.5 mm crochet hook

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch

Step by step Instructions

1. Starting
   • Begin with a slip knot and chain 5 to make a magic circle.
   • Slip your hook into the last stitch, pull through the yarn, and close the circle.
2. Round 1
   • Chain 2
   • Make 12 double crochets (dc) into the middle of the circle.
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3. Round 2
   • Chain 2
   • Make 2 double crochets into each stitch around. (Total: 24 dc)
4. Round 3
   • Chain 2
   • 2 double crochets into the next stitch, 1 double crochet into the following stitch, repeat to the end. (Total: 36 dc)
5. Round 4
   • Chain 2
   • 2 double crochets into the next stitch, 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 stitches, repeat to the end. (Total: 48 dc)
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6. Round 5
   • Chain 2
   • 2 double crochets into the next stitch, 1 double crochet into each of the next 3 stitches, repeat to the end. (Total: 60 dc)
7. Round 6
   • Chain 2
   • 2 double crochets into the next stitch, 1 double crochet into each of the next 4 stitches, repeat to the end. (Total: 72 dc)
8. Round 7
   • Chain 2
   • Front post double crochet (FP dc) into every stitch. This means you take your hook and go underneath the stitch.
9. Rounds 8-11
   • Chain 2
   • Make 1 double crochet into each stitch around for a total of 4 rounds.
10. Round 12
    • Chain 2
    • Work 4 double crochets into the front loop of the stitch, then 2 double crochets into the same stitch (this is going underneath the stitch, not in front), repeat to the end.
11. Round 13
    • Chain 2
    • Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 5 stitches, then 2 double crochets into the 6th stitch, repeat to the end.
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12. Round 14
    • Chain 2
    • Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 6 stitches, then 2 double crochets into the 7th stitch, repeat to the end.
13. Round 15
    • Chain 2
    • Make 1 double crochet into every stitch around.
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14. Final Round
    • Slip stitch into every stitch around the hat. Do not chain 2 in this row.
15. Finishing
    • Cut off the end and weave the end of the yarn through the top so it can't be seen.

Enjoy your crochet project!