Beginner Crochet Bucket Hat (Preemie to Adult Sizes)

This beginner-friendly bucket hat by Crochet Cabin is a breezy summer hat with a flat crown, an open mesh band and a soft brim. It is made in bulky cotton with a 6 mm hook, so it works up quickly and keeps you cool on sunny days. The video description includes a size guide from preemie all the way to adult, so you can make one for every member of the family.

Bucket Hat at a Glance

• Designer: Crochet Cabin
• Skill level: beginner
• Yarn: bulky (5) cotton; the sample uses Premier Cotton Fair Bulky in Silver, about 75 g for the finished hat
• Hook: 6 mm (J)
• Sizes: preemie to adult, with head circumference, crown width and hat height for each
• Video length: about 24 minutes

How the Hat Is Made

1. Crown: a flat circle worked in the round, increasing until it reaches the crown width for your size.
2. Sides: rounds without increases, including an open mesh band that lets air through.
3. Brim: increases are added again so the brim flares out.

Sizing Made Simple

Measure the head circumference and use the size guide to find the crown width and hat height. Stop increasing when your circle matches the crown width, then work the sides until the hat is tall enough. It is a simple formula you can use for any bucket hat.

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Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Crochet Cabin

Tips for a Great Bucket Hat

• Check that the crown is flat; if it ruffles, skip an increase, and if it cups, add one.
• Use cotton for summer and a wool blend for a cozy winter version.
• Try it on before you start the brim.

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