How To Crochet A Granny Square Bucket Hat

This beautiful granny square bucket hat combines retro charm with modern style! Here’s a step-by-step guide to crochet your own version, just like the one in your photo:

🧶 Materials

• Cotton yarn (DK or worsted weight) in 3–4 colors
• Crochet hook (usually 4mm or as recommended on your yarn label)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

👒 Pattern Overview

1. Crochet the Granny Squares (Hat Band)
2. Join the Granny Squares
3. Add the Crown (Top of the Hat)
4. Crochet the Brim
5. Optional: Add a Decorative Edge

🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Granny Squares (Hat Band)

Make 5 to 6 traditional granny squares depending on your head size.

Basic Granny Square Pattern (3 rounds):

Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2,
*3 dc into ring, ch 2* repeat 2 more times, sl st to top of ch-3. (4 clusters)

Round 2: Sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space,
*(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space* repeat 3 times. Join.

Round 3: Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner space, and 3 dc in each side space.
Join and fasten off.

Weave in ends.

2. Join the Squares

• Use slip stitch or whip stitch to join granny squares edge to edge into a ring.
• This forms the band of the hat.

3. Add the Crown (Top of the Hat)

Using the same yarn color as your background (e.g., beige):

1. Attach yarn to the top edge of the band.
2. Crochet in rounds using double crochet (dc):
   • Round 1: Make 1 dc in each stitch around.
   • Round 2: Start increasing evenly (e.g., every 6 stitches, make 2 dc in the next).
   • Continue increasing each round until the crown is flat and fits your head.
   • Then, stop increasing and work a few rounds even to form the top dome.

4. Crochet the Brim

• From the bottom edge of the granny square ring:
  • Round 1: Attach yarn, dc in each stitch around.
  • Round 2–4: Continue in dc, increasing evenly every round to create a gradual flare.
  • Last round: Add a shell or scallop edge (e.g., skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next) for a cute finish.

5. Finishing Touches

• Weave in all loose ends.
• Lightly block the hat if necessary to shape it.

🎨 Tips

• Use coordinating or pastel tones for a vintage look.
• Try alternating solid and multicolor granny squares for a unique design.

Video tutorial : How To Crochet A Granny Square Bucket Hat