Crochet Pool Side Bucket Hat Pattern

The Crochet Pool Side Bucket Hat is the perfect accessory for sunny days by the water! With its stylish design and functional sun protection, this hat is a must-have for lounging poolside in style. The delicate crochet details add a fun and playful touch to any summer outfit. Whether you're sipping on a refreshing drink or enjoying a good book, this hat will keep you looking cute and staying cool. Don't forget to snap a selfie in your new favorite hat for some extra poolside vibes!
Skill Level
Materials
- Crochet Hook – I / 5.5 mm
- Yarn – Medium (4) 3 Oz / 175 yds – Red Heart Super Saver Stripes – Fruity Stripe
- Yarn Needle
Stitches Used
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (slst)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Skip (sk)
- Space (sp)
- V Stitch (V st): dc, ch1, dc in the same st or sp
Size
Youth to Adult – 20 – 24 inch head (It’s very stretchy)
Notes
- Ch1 does not count as a stitch
- Ch3 counts as a dc
- Ch4 counts as a dc, ch1
Pattern Instructions
RND 1: Ch 5, join in a circle, ch3, 9 dc in the circle, join, ch 3 (10 dc)
RND 2: Dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (20 dc)
RND 3: Dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (40 dc)
RND 4: DC in the same dc as ch3 dc,
- 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next 1 dc,
- Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (54 dc)
RND 5: 1 dc in the same dc as the ch3,
- dc in the next 8 dc, 2 dc in the next dc,
- Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 4 (60 dc)
- sk 2 dc, V st in the next, ch1,
- Repeat from * to * around, join, slst in the 1st ch1 sp, ch 4 (20 V sts)
- V st in the next ch1 sp of the next V st, ch1
- Repeat from * to * around, join to the ch1 sp, and ch 4 (20 V sts)
If more length is needed, continue to repeat RND 7.
RND 13: 1 sc in each dc, ch1 sp, dc of each V st,
do not sc in the ch1 between the V sts,
around, join, ch 3 (60 sc)
RND 14: 1 dc in the next sc,
- 2 dc in the next sc, 1 dc in the next 2 sc
- Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (75 dc)
RND 15: 1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 1 (75 dc)
RND 16: *1 sc in the next dc, ch3, sk the next dc*
Spring Loopy Flower
Ch2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join to the 1st sc,
*Ch 7, slst in the next sc*
Repeat from * to * 5 more times for 6 flower petals,
Tie off, leaving a 10-inch tail of yarn for sewing on hat.
Sew flowers on as shown in the picture.