How to crochet a Melange and Stripes Crochet Bucket Hat

Crocheting a bucket hat is not only fun and creative, but it’s also practical for sunny days or to add a fashionable touch to your outfit. In this tutorial, we will show you how to crochet a stylish melange and stripes bucket hat that can be made in various sizes for adults and children.

Materials You Will Need

• 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn in different colors
• Size H crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Crochet the Crown of the Hat

1. Start by making a magic ring and crochet 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull the tail end to tighten the ring, and join with a slip stitch (sl st) into the first sc.
2. Chain 1, and then crochet 2 sc into each stitch around the circle. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (16 sts)
3. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first stitch, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (24 sts)
4. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 2 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (32 sts)
5. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 3 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (40 sts)
6. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 4 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (48 sts)
7. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 5 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (56 sts)
8. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 6 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (64 sts)
9. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 7 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (72 sts)
10. Chain 1, *crochet 1 sc into the first 8 stitches, 2 sc into the next stitch, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (80 sts)

Step 2: Crochet the Hat

1. Make the crown:
   • With the melange yarn, create a magic circle and make 6 single crochet (sc) stitches in it.
   • Pull the yarn tail to close the circle and join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc.
   • Chain 1, then make 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc)
   • Chain 1, *make 1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sc)
   • Chain 1, *make 1 sc in the first 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)
   • Chain 1, *make 1 sc in the first 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 sc)
   • Chain 1, *make 1 sc in the first 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc)
   • Continue in this pattern, increasing 6 stitches in each round, until you have a circle with a diameter of approximately 7.5 inches for adults or 6.5 inches for children.
2. Work the body of the hat:
   • Switch to the stripe yarn and chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet stitch) in the back loop only of the first stitch.
   • Double crochet in the back loop only of each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3.
   • Repeat this round until the hat reaches the desired length. For adults, this is typically 6-7 inches; for children, it is usually 5-6 inches.
3. Create the brim:
   • Switch back to the melange yarn and chain 1.
   • Single crochet in the front loop only of each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
   • Repeat this round for a total of 3 rounds.
   • Fasten off and weave in all ends.
4. Optional: add a pom-pom or tassel to the top of the hat for a fun finishing touch.