Crochet bucket hats have become one of the most stylish handmade accessories of recent years. They combine practicality, elegance, and the cozy charm of handcrafted fashion. In the image above, we see two stunning variations of a crocheted bucket hat—one in rich red with white accents and the other in warm brown with cream flowers. These hats are decorated with layered 3D flowers and two thin stripe bands, giving them a cute, feminine look.
These hats are perfect for:
- Daily wear
- Spring and autumn outfits
- Gifts for loved ones
- Craft fair items
- Beginners wanting to learn shaping techniques
This article includes a full written pattern so you can recreate either of the beautiful hats shown.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium weight (Category 4) cotton or acrylic
- Main color (red or brown) – approx. 120–150g
- Contrast color (white or cream) – approx. 30–40g
- Hook: 4.0 mm (or hook needed to meet gauge)
- Stitch Markers
- Yarn Needle for sewing pieces
- Scissors
Stitches Used (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- sl st – slip stitch
Hat Pattern (Adult Size)
Crown
- Round 1: MR, 8 sc in ring. (8)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (16)
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (24)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (32)
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (40)
- Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. (48)
- Round 7: 5 sc, inc around. (56)
- Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. (64)
- Round 9: 7 sc, inc around. (72)
→ If you want a larger crown, continue increasing evenly every round.
Body of the Hat
- Rounds 10–28: sc around without increasing.
Work 19 rounds or until the hat height reaches approx. 13–14 cm.
Keep your stitches tight to maintain structure.
Decorative Lines (Contrast Color)
Switch to contrast color yarn.
- Round 29: sc around.
- Round 30: sc around again.
Switch back to main color.
Brim Pattern
- Round 31: 8 sc, inc around. (80)
- Round 32: 9 sc, inc around. (88)
- Round 33: 10 sc, inc around. (96)
- Rounds 34–36: sc around without increasing.
- Switch to contrast color yarn.
- Round 37: sc around.
- Round 38: sc around and sl st to finish.
Fasten off and weave in tails.
3D Flower Pattern (Two Colors)
Large Flower (White petals + Red center)
Center:
- With red yarn: MR, 6 sc, tighten and sl st to close. (6)
- Change to white yarn.
Petals: (Make 6)
- In same stitch: ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.
Repeat in each stitch around for 6 petals.
Sew this flower to the side of the hat.
Smaller Flower
Center:
- With white yarn: MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Change to red yarn (or brown depending on your hat).
Petals: (5 petals)
- In same stitch: ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, sl st.
Repeat around.
Sew the small flower slightly below or above the big flower.
Optional: Side Straps (Two Lines Around the Hat)
With contrast color yarn:
Cut 2 long strands approx. 70–90 cm each.
Twist them or crochet a chain cord.
Sew both strands around the body of the hat, as shown in the photo.
Finishing
- Attach flowers securely.
- Shape the brim by gently steaming or pinning.
- Enjoy your beautiful handmade crochet hat!
