Striped Unisex Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Before You Start

Here’s what to know before diving in:

• Skill Level – Easy (Advanced Beginner)
• The hat is worked in a spiral — no turning chains needed.
• You’ll use basic single crochet and simple increases to shape the crown, body, and brim.
• Cotton yarn lends this hat a crisp, flexible finish that retains its shape while allowing for good breathability in the heat.
• Use three contrasting or coordinating colors for a bold striped effect.

Tools & Materials

Yarn

• We Are Knitters – The Cotton (Pima Cotton, 100g/232 yds/212 m)
  • Yarn A: Natural
  • Yarn B: Mint
  • Yarn C: Denim

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Hook

• 5 mm (US H-8) Crochet hook

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure

Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

Size & Fit Info

• Hat circumference: 51 cm / 18 in
• Hat height (top to brim edge): 23 cm / 9 in
• Fits head sizes: 56–61 cm / 22–24 in

Want a looser fit? Try a 5.5 mm (I/9) or 6 mm (J/10) hook to size up.

Striped Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Colors

• Yarn A – Natural
• Yarn B – Mint
• Yarn C – Denim

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.

Change to Yarn B

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

Change to Yarn A

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

Change to Yarn C

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

Change to Yarn A

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

Change to Yarn B

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

Change to Yarn B

• Round 11 > sc in each sc around.

Change to Yarn A

• Round 12 > sc in each sc around.

The Brim

Change to Yarn C

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)

FAQs + Extra Tips

→ Can I use a different yarn?
Yes! Just choose another DK or worsted cotton yarn for a similar texture and fit.

→ How can I make it larger or smaller?
Adjust hook size or add/subtract a few rounds before the brim.

→ Why use cotton?
Cotton keeps its shape, breathes in summer heat, and creates a crisp finish perfect for structured hats.

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