You will see a striped bucket hat crochet pattern in this blog post.

This hat is perfect for summer days with the brim turned up or turned down.

This crochet bucket hat is a great stash buster made from cotton in four different colors.

Please scroll down to view the printable + free pattern online or grab the inexpensive ad-free PDF in my shop here.

What Is The Point Of A Bucket Hat?

A bucket hat is more than just a trendy accessory—it’s a practical addition to any outfit, especially on sunny days.

With its wide brim and casual-cool vibe, it offers both comfort and sun protection whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring a new city, or just out for a weekend stroll.

The best part? It’s a packable hat, meaning you can easily fold it up and toss it in your suitcase without worrying about losing its shape.

From streetwear to vacation style, the bucket hat effortlessly combines function and fashion.

The stitches and techniques you need to know…

The stitches used in this pattern are (in US terms) single crochet and increasing by completing two single crochet stitches into one stitch.

The rounds of single crochet create the hat shape, increasing to shape the width and the brim.

Striped Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Notes

Skill Level – Easy (Advanced Beginner)

You can grab the free printable below or support my work by purchasing the ad-free PDF in my shop here.

The striped bucket hat crochet pattern is great for advanced beginners.

This is a quick project; you only need a few hours to make your hat.

The cotton makes this hat hold its shape well and is easily folded for packing.

This hat uses one hook size only.
There are no turning chains, the hat is worked in a spiral.
You can use stitch markers to denote the beg and end of a round.

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Size Information

Gauge 14 sts/20 rounds in 4×4 inches using the 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook and The Cotton from WAK.

Measurements/Sizes

Circumference – 51 cm/18 inches
Top of the hat to the edge of the brim – 23 cm/9 inches
This hat will fit a head circumference size of around 56/61 cm/22/24 inches
If you want a larger size – you could use a larger hook size – a 5.5mm/I/9 hook or a 6 mm/ J/10 hook.

The supplies you need…

Yarn

1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Natural
1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Lilac
1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Light Yellow
1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Light Salmon
This cotton is 100% Pima Cotton/10g/3.05oz/232 yds/212m.
Use my code – MGM4VHHAT – for 10 off on your WAK yarn order.

Hook size

5 mm (US H-8) Crochet hook.

Notions

Scissors.
Yarn needle.
Tape measure.
Stitch markers.

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

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

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

Pattern Instructions

Colors

Yarn A – Natural
Yarn B – Lilac
Yarn C – Light Yellow
Yarn D – Light Salmon

With Yarn A

With the 5 mm (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 next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (25 sc)

Change to Yarn B

Round 4 > *sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (30 sc)
Round 5 > *sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (35 sc)
Round 6 > *sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (40 sc)

Change to Yarn A

Round 7 > *sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (45 sc)
Round 8 > *sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (50 sc)
Round 9 > *sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (55 sc)

Change to Yarn C

Round 10 > *sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (60 sc)
Rounds 11 and 12 > sc in each sc around.

Change to Yarn A

Round 13 > *sc in each of next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (64 sc)
*The following rounds will be worked in sc only.
Continue in Yarn A for rounds 14 and 15.

Change to Yarn D

Work rounds 16-18

Change to Yarn A

Work rounds 19-21

Change to Yarn B

Work rounds 22-24

Change to Yarn A

Work rounds 25-27

Change to Yarn C

Work rounds 28-30

Change to Yarn A

Work rounds 31-33

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 to make it a little longer if you wish.

The Brim

Change to Yarn D

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

Use 2 strands of yarn together to continue…

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

Rounds 2-8 > sc in each sc around.

The brim should measure 5 cm/2 inches from the beg of the brim.

To finish off, join with a sl-st into the beg sc of the round.

Cut yarn and weave in any loose ends.

Free Printable

Want to take this pattern on the go or print it out for easy access while you crochet?

It’s perfect for keeping by your side as you work, whether you’re crocheting on the couch, at the beach, or while traveling.

Simply press the print button below to grab your copy and start stitching your new favorite summer hat today!

Yield: Stipred Bucket Hat

Striped Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet a stylish striped bucket hat with this beginner-friendly pattern.

Using simple stitches like single crochet and easy color changes, this hat is worked from the top down and shaped with basic increases.

Perfect for spring and summer, it’s a fun and functional accessory that’s great for stash-busting and sunny days out!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Active Time 3 hours 20 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty Advanced Beginner

Estimated Cost $15

Materials

1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Natural
1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Lilac
1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Light Yellow
1 x We Are Knitters – The Cotton in the color Light Salmon
This cotton is 100% Pima Cotton/10g/3.05oz/232 yds/212m.
Use my code – MGM4VHHAT – for 10 off on your WAK yarn order.

Tools

5 mm (US H-8) Crochet hook.
Scissors.
Yarn needle.
Tape measure.
Stitch markers.

Instructions

Striped Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern Instructions

This hat uses one hook size only.
There are no turning chains, the hat is worked in a spiral.
You can use stitch markers to denote the beg and end of a round.

Colors

Yarn A – Natural
Yarn B – Lilac
Yarn C – Light Yellow
Yarn D – Light Salmon

With Yarn A

With the 5 mm (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 next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (25 sc)

Change to Yarn B

Round 4 > *sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (30 sc)
Round 5 > *sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (35 sc)
Round 6 > *sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (40 sc)

Change to Yarn A

Round 7 > *sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (45 sc)
Round 8 > *sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (50 sc)
Round 9 > *sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (55 sc)

Change to Yarn C

Round 10 > *sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (60 sc)
Rounds 11 and 12 > sc in each sc around.

Change to Yarn A

Round 13 > *sc in each of next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc (inc made), rep from * around. (64 sc)
*The following rounds will be worked in sc only.
Continue in Yarn A for rounds 14 and 15.

Change to Yarn D

Work rounds 16-18

Change to Yarn A

Work rounds 19-21

Change to Yarn B

Work rounds 22-24

Change to Yarn A

Work rounds 25-27

Change to Yarn C

Work rounds 28-30

Change to Yarn A

Work rounds 31-33

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 to make it a little longer if you wish.

The Brim

Change to Yarn D

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

Use 2 strands of yarn together to continue…

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

Rounds 2-8 > sc in each sc around.

The brim should measure 5 cm/2 inches from the beg of the brim.

To finish off, join with a sl-st into the beg sc of the round.

Cut yarn and weave in any loose ends.