Crochet Cherry Blossom Bucket Hat

• Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Pink 18, Purple 47, Purple 48, Purple 49, and White 61)
• Hook – 2.0mm
• Scissors
• Cloth Label

How to Crochet the Crown

1. R1: Magic ring, ch 3, 9 dc, sl
2. R2: Change color, ch 3, dc, (ch 2, 2 dc) 9 times, ch 2, sl
3. R3: Change color, (ch 3, 3 dc), (ch 2, 4 dc) 9 times, ch 2, sl
4. R4: Change color, ch, [sc, (6 dc)] 10 times, sl
5. R5: Change color, ch 6, [sc (in 4th dc), ch 3, dc (in sc), ch 3] 9 times, sc, ch 3, sl
6. R6: Change color, 80 sc, sl
7. R7: Change color, (4 sc, sc inc) 16 times, sl
8. R8: Change color, 96 sc, sl
9. R9: Change color, (9 sc, sc inc) 9 times, 6 sc, sl
10. R10: Change color, (ch 3, 2 dc puff st), (ch 2, 3 dc puff st) 34 times, ch 2, sl
11. R11: Change color, ch, 105 sc, sl
12. R12: Change color, rep r10-11 four times total, sl
13. R13: Ch 3, 2 dc puff st, (ch 2, 3 dc puff st) 34 times, ch 2, sl

How to Crochet the Brim

1. R1: Change color, ch, [sc,3 sc in ch space] 35 times, sl
2. R2: Change color, (ch 3, 2 dc puff st), (ch 2, 3 dc puff st) 45 times, ch 2, sl
3. R3: Change color, 138 sc, sl
4. R4: Change color, (ch 3, 2 dc puff st), (ch 2, 3 dc puff st) 45 times, ch 2, sl
5. R5: Change color, 183 sc, sl
6. R6: Change color, (ch 3, 2 dc puff st), (ch 2, 3 dc puff st) 60 times, ch 2, sl
7. R7: Change color, 183 sc, sl
8. R8: Change color, (ch 3, 2 dc puff st), (ch 2, 3 dc puff st) 60 times, ch 2, sl
9. R9: Change color, 183 sc, sl
10. R10: Change color, ch, 183 sc in reverse, sl

Crochet Tips:

1. Using a 2.0mm hook means we want tight, even stitches for a clean finish. Make a small test swatch if you're unsure.
2. Block your hat after finishing - this will help even out the stitches and give your bucket hat a more professional look.
3. When working the brim, maintain even tension throughout - this is crucial for the hat to sit flat and have a professional finish.
4. Pay special attention to the increases in Round 1 of the brim - these create the angle that gives your bucket hat its characteristic shape.