👒 How To Make a Crochet Bucket Hat Tutorial with Striped Color

Crocheting a bucket hat is a fun and practical project, and adding stripes is an easy way to make it more vibrant and unique. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step through creating a stylish striped bucket hat, from the flat top to the final brim. You’ll learn how to seamlessly change colors and work in the round to create a classic, modern accessory.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

This pattern is a great challenge if you’re comfortable with:

• Magic Ring (MR): For a neat, closed center.
• Chain (ch): The fundamental stitch.
• Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining rounds neatly.
• Single Crochet (sc): The main stitch for this pattern.
• Working in the Round: Crocheting in a continuous circle.
• Changing Colors: Seamlessly switching between different yarns.
• Weaving in Ends: The crucial final step for a polished finish.

Finished Hat Dimensions (Approximate):

Using the recommended yarn and hook, your finished hat will fit an average adult head. You can adjust the size by changing the number of increase rounds in the top.

• Hat Circumference: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
• Hat Height: 6-7 inches (15-18 cm)
• Brim Width: 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm)

Materials You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Approximately 150-200 yards (135-180 meters) of Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton or Cotton Blend Yarn. Cotton is highly recommended for a summer hat as it’s breathable and holds its shape well. Choose at least two colors for your stripes.
• Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0mm.
• Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in ends.
• Scissors: Any sharp pair for cutting your yarn.
• Stitch Marker: Essential for marking the beginning of each round when working in a spiral.

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Part 1: The Top of the Hat

We’ll start by making a flat circle that will form the crown of the bucket hat. The number of rounds you do here determines the circumference of your hat.

1. Round 1 (Color A):
   • Create a Magic Ring (MR).
   • Work 8 single crochet (sc) stitches into the Magic Ring.
   • Pull the Magic Ring tail tightly to close the hole.
   • Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc to close the round. (8 sc)
2. Round 2 (Color B):
   • Change to Color B on the last slip stitch of the previous round.
   • Chain 1 (ch 1) (does not count as a stitch).
   • Work 2 sc into each stitch around. (16 sc)
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Round 3 (Color A):
   • Change to Color A on the last slip stitch.
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • *Work 1 sc into the first stitch. Work 2 sc into the next stitch.*
   • Repeat from * to * around the round. (24 sc)
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
4. Continue Increasing:
   • Round 4 (Color B): Work 1 sc into the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc into the next stitch. (32 sc)
   • Round 5 (Color A): Work 1 sc into the next 3 stitches, then 2 sc into the next stitch. (40 sc)
   • Round 6 (Color B): Work 1 sc into the next 4 stitches, then 2 sc into the next stitch. (48 sc)
   • Round 7 (Color A): Work 1 sc into the next 5 stitches, then 2 sc into the next stitch. (56 sc)
   • Round 8 (Color B): Work 1 sc into the next 6 stitches, then 2 sc into the next stitch. (64 sc)
   • Round 9 (Color A): Work 1 sc into the next 7 stitches, then 2 sc into the next stitch. (72 sc)
   • Continue this pattern of increasing until your flat circle measures about 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) in diameter. This will give you the right circumference for an adult head.

Part 2: The Sides of the Hat

Now we’ll stop increasing and work the sides of the hat, which will create a vertical wall. The number of rounds you work here determines the height of your hat.

1. Round 10 and Beyond:
   • Continue your color changes for each new round.
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • Work 1 sc into each stitch around.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
   • Repeat this round until the sides of your hat reach about 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) in height.

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Part 3: The Brim

The brim is the final element that gives the hat its classic bucket hat shape. We’ll work the brim with increases to make it flare outward.

1. Brim Round 1:
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • *Work 2 sc into the first stitch. Work 1 sc into the next 5 stitches.*
   • Repeat from * to * around the round.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
2. Brim Round 2:
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • Work 1 sc into each stitch around.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Brim Round 3:
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • *Work 2 sc into the first stitch. Work 1 sc into the next 6 stitches.*
   • Repeat from * to * around the round.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.
4. Brim Round 4 (Final):
   • Chain 1 (ch 1).
   • Work 1 sc into each stitch around.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Final Finishing Touches

1. Fasten Off:
   • Chain 1 and cut your yarn, leaving a tail of about 6 inches (15 cm).
   • Pull the tail through the loop on your hook to secure the stitch.
2. Weave in All Ends:
   • Use your yarn needle to meticulously weave in all the yarn tails. This is the most crucial step for a professional and durable finish. Weave the tails along existing stitches on the inside of the hat, changing direction to lock them in place.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully crocheted a unique and stylish striped bucket hat. What color combination will you try next?

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