Velvet Yarn Crochet Bucket Hat: Easy and Fast Tutorial

Bucket hats are everywhere, and this velvet yarn bucket hat by Hobbi CROCHET is one of the quickest ways to make your own. It is crocheted in soft, plush baby yarn with a big hook, so it works up fast and feels incredibly cozy. The pattern is easy, worked in the round in single crochet, and you can adjust the size to fit any head.

Velvet Bucket Hat at a Glance

• Designer: Hobbi CROCHET
• Skill level: easy
• Yarn: about 100 g of plush (velvet or chenille) baby yarn
• Hook: 6 mm (6.5 or 7 mm will also work well)
• Terms: US crochet terms
• Video length: about 17 minutes

How the Hat Is Made

1. Crown: a flat circle in single crochet with even increases, measured against your head.
2. Sides: rounds without increases build the depth of the hat.
3. Brim: increases are added again so the brim flares out into the classic bucket shape.

The video shows how to adjust the crown for a larger or smaller head, so you can get a good fit with just a measuring tape.

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Working with Velvet Yarn

Plush yarn is soft and warm, but the stitches can be hard to see. Feel for the top loops with your fingers, use a stitch marker at the start of each round, and avoid pulling the yarn too tight. A slightly bigger hook makes everything easier.

Images and patterns courtesy of Hobbi CROCHET

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Hobbi CROCHET

Tips for a Great Bucket Hat

• Measure your head and check the crown before starting the sides.
• Try it on as you work the sides, to decide on the depth.
• Stiffen the brim with an extra round of slip stitches if you want it to hold its shape.
• Try other yarns: a cotton version makes a great summer hat.

More from Hobbi CROCHET

Pair your hat with the chunky shoulder bag or the summer lemon bag, or make a daisy chain bookmark as a quick gift.