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Introducing the Penelope Crochet Bucket Hat pattern—a stylish and trendy accessory perfect for the upcoming summer! Made up of classic granny squares, this simple yet chic bucket hat is easy to make and ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With options to choose between a wavy and straight brim, you can customize this hat to perfectly fit your style.
Crafted with timeless granny squares, the Penelope Bucket Hat combines simplicity and style, making it a must-have addition to your summer wardrobe. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or strolling through the park, this versatile hat offers both protection from the sun as well as a fashionable touch of self expression.
The decision to design this pattern was inspired by a love for both classic crochet techniques and modern fashion trends. By incorporating the beloved granny square motif into a trendy bucket hat design, the Penelope Bucket Hat combines traditions with modern trends, making for a stylish celebration of fiber arts as a whole. So, grab your crochet hook and create a stylish summer staple that’s perfect for any sunny day adventure!
Don’t know how to style your new bucket hat? Try the matching Penelope Top to complete the look!
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Notes
- The hat is created by crocheting five separate granny squares and a granny pentagon, which are than joined to create the base hat shape. A brim is then crocheted onto the base to create the signature bucket hat look.
- This pattern uses US terminology.
- This pattern is written in made to measure style, meaning there aren’t exact sizes or stitch numbers to follow. While stitches used to create the sample size are included, you should follow the measure-yourself style instructions and check the fit as you’re working on the piece. This allows you to create the hat in literally any size and achieve the perfect fit every time!
- This pattern is for adventurous beginners or advanced beginner level crocheters. While the shaping and construction of the hat are fairly simple for beginners to follow, it does include a joining method that might be hard for complete beginners.
- You can use any yarn and a matching hook of your choice to create this top. When choosing the yarn, remember that using thinner yarns means you might have to add more rows to reach the desired size. The reverse applies to thicker yarn as well, the rows will be taller and you’ll need less rows to achieve the desired size for your hat.
Materials
- Crochet hook that matches your yarn
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Yarn A – Your choice of yarn for the crop top | My choice: James C. Brett Fairground DK in Pink/Grey Mix or G12
- Yarn B – Your choice of yarn for the border | My choice: Stylecraft Special DK in A Hint of Silver
Make sure both yarns are the same weight.
For reference, I used about 50g of yarn A and 20g of Yarn B with a 3,5mm crochet hook.
Gauge
As this is a made to measure style pattern, matching gauge is not necessary.
Good to know
- This is an advanced beginner level crochet pattern.
- This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
- Instructions are given as measurements compared to your body (ex. work until the hat fits around your head) to ensure perfect fit. If working the pattern for someone else, I recommend following average hat sizes.
- To avoid doing the magic ring, you can CH2 and SL ST back into the first CH. You’ll then work into the circle you just created instead of a magic ring.
- CH2 at the start of the round counts as DC.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- CH – chain
- ST – stitch
- SL ST – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- MR – magic ring
- *…* x times – repeat instructions written in between asterisks specified number of times.
- (…) – instructions written between brackets are to be worked into the same stitch.
- {…} – states which colour is to be used for the next stitches.
Penelope Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern
Granny Squares for the Crochet Bucket Hat
Using Yarn A and a matching hook, MR and CH2 to start.
Row 1. (2DC, CH2, *3DC, CH2* repeat between * 3 times), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Row 2. SL ST into CH2 space. Into the same CH2 space (CH2, 2DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 3 times, SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Row 3. SL ST into CH1 space, into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 3 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Continue repeating Row 3 and adding an extra DC cluster per row until the granny square’s width is about 1/5 of your head’s circumference. The sample has 4 rows total, making the square 11cm wide for a head circumference of 55 cm.
Fasten off and repeat from the start 4 more times to make 5 granny squares total.
Granny Pentagon for the Crochet Bucket Hat
Using Yarn A and a matching hook, MR and CH2 to start.
Row 1. (2DC, CH2, *3DC, CH2* repeat between * 4 times), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Row 2. SL ST into CH2 space. Into the same CH2 space (CH2, 2DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 4 times, SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Row 3. SL ST into CH1 space, into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 4 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Continue repeating Row 3 and adding an extra DC cluster per row until the pentagon has the same number of rows as the five granny squares. The sample has 4 rows total.
Fasten off.
Assembly
Place the granny pentagon in the middle and the granny squares so each of their top side is flat against one of the sides of the granny pentagon.
You’ll then want to attach Yarn B to the inside loop of any corner of the pentagon. This spot will now be the start of your join. To join the granny squares, you’ll be pushing your hook through the inside loop on the pentagon and the inside loop on granny square. You’ll then yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. Continue working through the inside loops of the granny shapes until the gap is joined. You’ll then add another granny square and work around the pentagon until each side has a square attached to it.
Once all the granny squares are joined to a side of the pentagon, we’ll start seaming the granny squares to each other. Without fastening off, continue using the same technique of working through the inside loop on the first square and the inside loop on the second square to join the the two squares, working top down along the seam and fasten off. You’ll move on to the next gap, attach yarn to the inside loop of one of the granny squares and work top down along the seam. Continue all the way around until all granny squares are joined together.
Brim of the Crochet Bucket Hat – Wavy Version
Turn the hat so the right side (outside of the hat) is facing you and you’re working along the bottom of the hat. Attach Yarn B to any of the stitches along the bottom side.
Round 1. {B} SC into every CH space and into every DC around the bottom, SL ST to join to the first SC of the row, CH1 do NOT turn.
Round 2. {B} SC around, SL ST to join, do not turn, {B} CH2.
Round 3. {A} (2DC) into every stitch around, SL ST to join, do not turn, CH2.
Round 4. {B} SC around, SL ST to join.
Fasten off.
Brim of the Crochet Bucket Hat – Straight Version
Turn the hat so the right side (outside of the hat) is facing you and you’re working along the bottom of the hat. Attach Yarn B to any of the stitches along the bottom side.
Round 1. {B} SC into every CH space and into every DC around the bottom, SL ST to join to the first SC of the row, CH1 do NOT turn.
Round 2. {B} SC around, SL ST to join, do not turn, {B} CH2.
Round 3. {A} *3DC, into next ST (2DC)* repeat between * around, SL ST to join, do not turn, CH2.
Round 4. {B} SC around, SL ST to join.
If you don’t finish the last repetition of *3DC, into next ST (2DC)* in Round 3, it’s completely fine. Do as many repetitions as you can and don’t worry about needing full repetitions.
Fasten off, weave in the ends and…
Congrats! You’ve done it! ❤
