Crochet Patriotic Bucket Hat
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Add a touch of All-American style to your wardrobe with the Crochet Patriotic Bucket Hat! This classic bucket hat features a red, white, and blue color scheme and a relaxed, slouchy fit. Made with soft, easy-to-care-for yarn, this hat is perfect for casual outings, outdoor gatherings, or even as a thoughtful gift for a fellow patriot. The simple, repetitive stitches make it an easy project for beginners, while the adjustable strap in the back ensures a comfortable fit for all head sizes. Whether you're headed to a BBQ, parade, or simply want to show your patriotic spirit, this hat is a must-have accessory for any star-spangled outfit!
Materials
3 colors worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn (I used I Love this Cotton in Burnt Sienna (50g), White (50g), & Blue Denim (50g))
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
intermediate
Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
fpdc – fpdc
Written in US terms
ch 3 counts as dc in granny square (this is noted in the pattern)
ch 2 does not count as dc
ch 1 does not count as sc
The pattern is written in toddler size. For child size, use a 5.5 mm hook and follow the pattern.
For Teen/Small Adult, use 4.5 mm hook and add an additional granny square. For larger adult, use 5.5 mm hook and add an additional granny square.
Use your preferred joining method for sewing the squares.
Gauge: 3 round granny square = 3″ x 3″
Approx Finished Size (toddler)
Circumference: 16″
Length: 8″
PATRIOTIC BUCKET HAT CROCHET PATTERN
GRANNY SQUARES (make 5)
starting with RED, ch 4, join to first ch with sl st to make a loop
Round 1: ch 3, working in the ring, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, join to first ch 3 with sl st (12 dc)
Round 2: Join WHITE to ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first ch 3 with sl st (24 dc)
If using the join-as-you-go method, remember to join in round 3
Round 3: Join BLUE to ch 2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 pace), 3 dc in between the 3 dc groups from previous row, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space, dc in between the 3 dc groups from previous row* repeat from * to * around, join to first ch 3 with sl st (36 dc)
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
To join, I used the join-as-you-go, but any joining method can be used.
Join squares to make a headband shape.
Weave in the ends.
HAT TOP
Join with BLUE to the right-most stitch of one of the squares.
Round 1: ch 1, *dc in 9 stitches across to the corner ch-space, sc2tog (working one stitch in each of the ch-spaces where the squares are joined)* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (50 dc)
Change to WHITE. Fasten off BLUE.
Round 2: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (50 dc)
Change to RED
Round 3: ch 2, *dc in 3 stitches, dc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (40 dc)
Change to WHITE
Round 4: ch 2, *dc in 2 stitches, dc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (30 dc)
Change to RED
Round 5: ch 2, *dc in 1 stitch, dc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (20 dc)
Change to WHITE
Round 6: ch 2, dc2tog around, join to first dc with sl st (10 dc)
Leave a long end. Using a yarn needle, weave the long end in and out of the top loops of the last round, cinch the top closed. Weave in the ends.
HAT BRIM
Join with BLUE to the left-most stitch of one of the squares.
Round 1: ch 3, dc in same stitch, *dc in the next 2 ch-spaces, dc in each stitch across to the next corner ch-space* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (55 dc)
Round 2: ch 2, *dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (66 dc)
Round 3: ch 2, dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, *dc in 5 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around to last 3 stitches, dc in last 3 stitches, join to first dc with sl st (77 dc)
Change to WHITE
Round 4: ch 1, sc in first stitch, *fpdc in next, sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (77)
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.