Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern (Raffia)

Crochet a stylish bucket hat you’ll want to wear all summer long!

This raffia bucket hat is lightweight, flexible, and adds instant vacation vibes to any outfit.

Made with just a few basic stitches and a ball of raffia, this quick project is perfect for advanced beginners.

Whether you prefer your brim turned up or down, this hat has just the right amount of structure for sunny days at the beach, in the garden, or on the go.

Scroll down to view the free pattern online or grab the inexpensive, ad-free PDF in my shop here.

Skill Level & Sizing

Skill Level: Easy (Advanced Beginner)

Gauge: 12 sts / 14 rounds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4″) in sc using 5 mm hook and raffia

Hat Measurements:

• Circumference: ~49 cm / 19″
• Height (top to brim): ~25 cm / 9.5″
• Fits head sizes: ~56–61 cm / 22–24″

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

You can grab a free list of US and UK crochet terms here.

• ch – chain
• inc – Increase (2 sc in the next sc)
• sc – single crochet
• sl-st – slip stitch
• st – stitch
• tr – treble crochet
• RS – right side
• Rep – repeat
• WS – wrong side

Pattern Instructions

With the 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook ch 2.

(Please note, rounds 1-17 are worked on the right side in a spiral.)

Round 1 > Work 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Please note > Keep track of where your rows start by placing a stitch marker on the last st of each round. There are no turning chains in the pattern.

Round 2 > 2 sc in each sc.

Round 3 > *sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (25 sc)

Round 4 > *sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (30 sc)

Round 5 > *sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (35 sc)

Round 6 > *sc in each of the next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (40 sc)

Round 7 > *sc in each of the next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (45 sc)

Round 8 > *sc in each of the next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (50 sc)

Round 9 > *sc in each of the next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (55 sc)

Round 10 > *sc in each of the next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (60 sc)

Rounds 11 and 12 > sc in each sc around.

Round 13 > *sc in each of next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (64 sc)

Rounds 14 to 18 > Work 5 rounds of sc.

Decorative Rounds (Treble Crochet)

Round 19 > 4 ch, for the first tr and ch, miss 1st, 1tr into next st,*1 ch, miss 1st, 1 tr into next st, rep from * to the end of the round.

Repeat round 19 once more.

The hat should measure 18 cm/7 inches from the top to the edge at this point.

Try it on to see if it is long enough to cover your head.

You could add rounds of sc after the two treble crochet rounds to make it a little longer if you wish.

The Brim

Change your hook to the 6 mm (US J/10) size for the brim.

Use 2 strands of raffia together to continue…

All of the following rounds are worked on the right side in a spiral.

Round 1 > *sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made) rep from * around. (80 sc)

Now work around 6 rounds of single crochet until the brim measures 5 cm/2 inches long.

*You can make the brim longer if you wish.

To finish off, join with a slip stitch into the beg sc of the round.

Cut yarn and weave in any loose ends.

Finishing & Sharing

You did it! Style your hat with the brim up or down for versatile summer wear.

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FAQs

→ Can I use a different yarn?

Yes! Cotton yarn makes a softer, more relaxed bucket hat.

Just be sure to check your gauge.

→ Do I need to use two strands for the brim?

It’s recommended for structure.

If you’re using cotton, you can use a single strand and add extra rounds.

→ Can I sell finished hats?

Absolutely! You may sell finished items made from this pattern — just don’t sell, share, or redistribute the pattern itself or use my photos.

Make matching items…

You may also want to make matching items to take with you on vacation!

View those patterns here:

• You can grab the crochet summer pattern bundle here.
• You can grab the Vacation Vibes crochet and knit collection here.