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Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of retro charm and modern style, the Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat is your new go-to project. Combining the nostalgic beauty of classic granny squares with the trendy silhouette of a bucket hat, this accessory is both fun to make and even more fun to wear. Whether you’re a beginner looking to practice your crochet skills or a seasoned hooker in search of a fresh project, this pattern is a must-try. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through everything you need to create your very own Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat—from choosing the right yarn and colors to assembling and shaping your hat just right.

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Looking to add a trendy, handmade touch to your wardrobe? The Granny Square Bucket Hat Pattern is the perfect blend of vintage style and modern fashion. This timeless design is not only fun to make, but it also allows you to experiment with color and creativity. If you’re a hands-on crafter, you’ll love the process of creating your own DIY Granny Square Bucket Hat—a satisfying project that showcases your crochet skills. Whether you’re following a Crochet Bucket Hat Tutorial or piecing it together freestyle, this accessory is surprisingly simple to construct. It’s especially ideal as an Easy Crochet Hat for Beginners, with basic stitches and repetitive patterns that make it beginner-friendly yet stylish. For those who love a relaxed, artistic aesthetic, the Boho Crochet Hat Pattern gives off that effortless, free-spirited vibe that’s perfect for festivals, beach days, or casual outings.

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- Crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker

Materials:

Medium Worsted Yarn
H crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch marker

Abbreviations

ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
rep – repeat
sl st — slip stitch

Rnd 1: H hook, In the Magic Ring, ch 3, 2 hdc, Ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 2

Repeat (3 hdc, ch 2) two more times in same magic ring. sl st on top of the chain 3.

You’ll have 4 corners. (All best shown on the video)

Rnd 2: sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space, (in the video I did sl st into top of ch 2, and only 1 hdc and then into the chain space, it works either way as long you sl st your way into the chain space)

In same corner: (ch 2, 2 hdc), ch 2, 3 hdc)

Ch 1, then in next corner space: (3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc) ch 1,

Repeat around → join with sl st at top of ch 2. sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 3: (ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc)

In each side space: *ch1, 3 hdc, ch 1

In each corner space: 3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc. *Repeat around, end with ch 1,

Sl st on top of the ch 2 to join. sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 4: (ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc)

In each side space: *ch1, 3 hdc, ch 1

In each corner space: 3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc. *Repeat around, end with ch 1,

Sl st on top of the chain 2 to join. sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 5: In each corner space and each chain 1 space: only do *3 hdc, ch 1 (no clusters this round) *Repeat around, end with ch 1, Sl st on top of the chain 2 to join. sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 6: (ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc)

In each side space: *ch 1, 3 hdc, ch 1 (for a total of 3 spaces until the cluster increase)

Create a new corner space: 3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc. *Repeat around, end with ch 1,

Sl st on top of the chain 2 to join. sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

You should see the granny square expanding like a flat circle.

Rnds 7–15: Body of Hat, for 9 rounds.

In each corner space and chain 1 space: only do *3 hdc, ch 1 (no clusters this round) *Repeat around, end with a sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

No more increases → this builds the bucket hat walls. 9 rounds total

Start Brim

Rnd 16: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 1, in the next space,

(3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc),

In each side space: *ch 1, 3 hdc, ch 1 (for total of 3)

3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc. (at the end just do two 3 hdc, ch 1, since you started out with a 3 hdc, ch 1, so that makes 3 when you finish), *Repeat around, end with a ch 1, at the end sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 17: In each corner space and chain 1 space: only do *3 hdc, ch 1 (no clusters this round), no increases, end with ch 1, sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 18: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 1, in the next space,

(3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc),

In each side space: *ch1, 3 hdc, ch 1 (for total of 4)

3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc. (at the end just do three 3 hdc, ch 1, since you started out with a 3 hdc, ch 1, so that makes 4 when you finish), *Repeat around, end with a ch 1, at the end sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 19: In each corner space and chain 1 space: only do *3 hdc, ch 1 (no clusters this round), *Repeat around, end with a ch 1, at the end sl st into the next 2 hdc, sl st into the chain 2 space

Rnd 20: Finishing Edge

sc in each stitch and each chain one space, sl st

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Whether you’re crafting for yourself, a friend, or even your handmade shop, the Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat is a fun, fashionable project that never goes out of style. With its bold colors, retro charm, and endless customization options, this hat is more than just an accessory—it’s a statement piece. No matter your skill level, creating your own Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat is a rewarding way to bring both creativity and functionality into your crochet projects. So grab your yarn, hook, and favorite color combos—it’s time to start stitching something truly unique!