Crochet Bucket Hat/Bag: A Unique Accessory for Every Occasion

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Teen/Adult - hat/bag measures approx. 22" around, approx. 9" deep

Materials

• 200 yds. multicolor worsted wt. yarn
• (Sample shown in Plymouth Yarns “Encore Colorspun”)
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to achieve gauge
• 6 wooden pony beads
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

13.5 hdc = 4", 5 rnds hdc = 2" with worsted wt. yarn on size H/8 (5 mm) hook

Stitches/Terms

• back loop only (BLO)
• beginning (beg)
• chain (ch)
• cluster (cl)
• front loop only (FLO)
• half double crochet (hdc)
• increase (inc)
• repeat (rep)
• round (rnd)
• single crochet (sc)
• slip stitch (sl st)
• stitch (st)

Instructions for Hat/Bag

RND 1: Ch 4 (or wind loop of yarn around finger and work over strands of loop to form beginning ring), ch 1, work 10 hdc in ring, join with sl st (11 hdc)

RND 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, work 2 hdc in each hdc around, join with sl st (22 hdc)

RND 3: Ch 2, hdc in same hdc, hdc in next hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (33 hdc)

RND 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 2 hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (44 hdc)

RND 5: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (55 hdc)

RND 6: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (66 hdc)

RND 7: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, join with sl st (66 hdc)

RND 8: Ch 2, working in back loop only (BLO) of each st, hdc in each hdc around, join with sl st (66 hdc)

Begin cluster pattern:

RND 9: Ch 2, *yo, insert hook in same st, yo and pull loop through (3 lps on hook), insert hook in next st, yo, pull loop through (4 lps on hook), yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook, rep from * around, join with sl st (66 clusters)

Rnds 10-16: Rep Rnd 9.

Begin increase rounds:

RND 17: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (77 hdc)

RND 18: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (88 hdc)

RND 19: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc, *2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc, rep from * around, join with sl st (99 hdc)

RND 20: Sl st in BLO of each st around, join with sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Drawstring Tie: Ch 135, fasten off. Weave chain through last round before brim increases. Slide 3 wooden pony beads on each end of chain and tie ends of chain securely in knots.

Using the Hat/Bag

To Use as a Hat: Adjust the chain and tie ends in a square knot, letting beaded ends dangle on the side as shown in the photo.

To Use as a Bag: If desired, insert fabric lining or small plastic tub inside the bag. Pull both ends of the drawstring and tie in a bow as shown in the photo, or use chain ends as a handle.