Crochet Soft Textured Bucket Hat Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 13 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blo = back loop only
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions:

Brim:

1. Ch 60. Join to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the first sc, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch; repeat from * around. Join.
4. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join.
5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the first sc, *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 2 stitches; repeat from * around. Join.
6. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join.
7. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the first sc, *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 3 stitches; repeat from * around. Join.

Body:

1. Continue in sc until the body measures 4 inches from the brim. Do not fasten off.
2. Change to dc: (Round 1) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each stitch around. Join.
3. Repeat Round 1 of the body in dc for 3 more rounds.
4. Finish with a round of sc in each stitch to create a neat edge. Join and fasten off.

Finishing:

1. Use the tapestry needle to weave in all ends securely.
2. Add a decorative accent, like a flower or ribbon, if desired.

Congratulations! You've completed your Soft Textured Bucket Hat. Enjoy wearing your new creation!