Your must-have accessory for sunny days ☀️
The Sunlit Bucket Hat is a lightweight crochet bucket hat with an airy mesh texture that makes it perfect for spring and summer. It’s simple, versatile, and beginner-friendly while still looking modern and stylish.
This crochet hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds using double crochets and chain spaces. The open stitch design gives the hat a soft drape while still keeping its bucket hat shape.
Whether you’re heading to the beach, going on vacation, or just want an easy everyday crochet project, this hat works up quickly and is fun to make.
Skill Level
Easy
Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping.
Key Takeaways
- Easy-to-follow directions
- Adult size with a circumference of 55 cm
- Lightweight and breathable texture
- Beginner-friendly crochet project
Materials
Yarn
Damasco, 70% cotton, 30% linen, sport weight, color 67 (brown),
150 g / 300 m
Hook
4 mm
Other
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch Markers
Gauge
14, 5 sts (dc, ch 1) x 7 rounds = 10 x 10 cm
(10 cm radius after 7 rounds)
Finished Circumference
Adult size with a circumference of 55 cm.
Stitch Key (US terminology)
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- MR = magic ring
- slst = slip stitch
- sp = space
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
Notes
- Working with two strands of yarn held together.
- Ch 3 at the beginning of rounds always counts as 1 dc + 1 ch.
- Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
Instructions
Round 1
MR, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch now and throughout),
dc, ch 1 7 times, Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(8 dc + 8 ch 1 sp)
Round 2
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in 1st ch 1 sp (with ch 3),
dc, ch 1 2 times in each ch 1 sp around.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(16 dc + 16 ch 1 sp)
Round 3
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in 1st ch 1 sp (with ch 3),
(dc, ch 1 in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last ch 1 sp.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(24 dc + 24 ch 1 sp)
Round 4
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in 1st ch 1 sp (with ch 3),
(dc, ch 1 in next 2 ch 1 sps, dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in next ch 1 sp 2 times.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(32 dc + 32 ch 1 sp)
Round 5
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in 1st ch 1 sp (with ch 3),
(dc, ch 1 in next ch 1 sp 3 times, dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in next ch 1 sp 3 times.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(40 dc + 40 ch 1 sp)
Round 6 - 10
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in each ch 1 sp around.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(40 dc + 40 ch 1 sp)
Round 11
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in next 3 ch 1 sps,
(dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 in next 9 ch 1 sps); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last 5 ch 1 sps.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(44 dc + 44 ch 1 sp)
Round 12
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in next 8 ch 1 sps,
(dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 in next 10 ch 1 sps); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last ch 1 sp.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(48 dc + 48 ch 1 sp)
Round 13
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in next 3 ch 1 sps,
(dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 in next 11 ch 1 sps); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last 7 ch 1 sps.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(52 dc + 52 ch 1 sp)
Round 14
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in next 9 ch 1 sps,
(dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 in next 12 ch 1 sps); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last 2 ch 1 sps.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(56 dc + 56 ch 1 sp)
Round 15
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in next 2 ch 1 sps,
(dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 in next 13 ch 1 sps); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last 10 ch 1 sps.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(60 dc + 60 ch 1 sp)
Round 16
Ch 3,
dc, ch 1 in next 10 ch 1 sps,
(dc, ch 1 2 times in next ch 1 sp, dc, ch 1 in next 14 ch 1 sps); repeat around, finishing with dc, ch 1 in the last 3 ch 1 sps.
Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.
(64 dc + 64 ch 1 sp)
Finish off.
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet bucket hat pattern ✨
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Happy crocheting!
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