Wear a groovy hat that you made yourself with a swirl of cheerful colors! That's what you get with a Crochet Granny Stitch Bucket Hat. Make a cozy hat that hugs your head just right, with a sweet, floppy brim that dances in the sunny breeze. By looping yarn with a hook, you create little clusters of knots - that's the granny stitch part, and it's like planting a garden of soft flowers with your hands.
Crochet Granny Stitch Bucket Hat Pattern
This hat not only keeps your head snug on breezy days but also adds a splash of fun to your outfit. Whether you're bopping to the store or taking a stroll in the park, your Granny Stitch Bucket Hat is a handmade treasure that brings out smiles and keeps you in style!
Materials Needed:
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4) – Examples provided were "I Love This Cotton" brand from Hobby Lobby in colors; a main color and a variegated shade called 'Harvest Hues' for contrast.
- Scissors
Crown:
Starting Circle: Make a slip knot, chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), make 11 double crochets into the ring (total 12 double crochets).
- Round 2: Slip stitch between posts (not into the stitches), chain 3, put another double crochet in the same space (counts as 2 double crochets in this space), make 2 double crochets between each post around, slip stitch to join.
- Round 3: Slip stitch into the space between the double crochet clusters, chain 3, and add 2 more double crochets in the same space, then 3 double crochets in each space around; slip stitch to join.
- Round 4: Alternate between placing 4 double crochets in one space and 3 in the next, following the pattern around; slip stitch to join.
- Round 5: This is the last increase round for the crown. Depending on the previous round, adjust as necessary, maintaining the pattern and slip stitch to join at the end.
Body:
- Rounds 6-10: Continue with the main color, placing 3 double crochets into each space between clusters from the previous round. These rounds do not increase. After round 10, change color if desired.
Brim:
- Beginning of Brim: Begin expansion rounds to flare the brim. Start with a combination of 4 double crochets in one space followed by 3 in the next, similar to previous increase rounds, ensuring the brim gradually expands.
- Final Rounds: Finish with a few more rounds of non-increasing pattern to solidify the brim size. The last few rounds can be adjusted for length. That use the standing double crochet method to change colors back if you're adding a contrasting edge.
Finishing:
- Fasten Off: Secure and weave in all ends. Try on the hat to ensure fit and comfort.
- Final Touches: The video mentions personal preference for the depth of the hat, advising to try it on as you reach the desired length before starting the brim.
Conclusion:
The bucket hat is a versatile project, and the granite/moss stitch provides a nice, dense texture that's perfect for cotton yarn. It's recommended to try the hat on as you progress to ensure a perfect fit. You can adjust the pattern easily for different sizes. By adding or removing increase rows in the crown or adjusting the number of rounds in the body and brim.
