CROCHET GRANNY STRIPES BUCKET HAT

ertainly! Here’s a pattern for a Granny Stripes Bucket Hat:

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in three different colors (Color A, Color B, and Color C)
• Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but make sure to adjust your hook size if necessary to achieve the desired size and fit.

Abbreviations:

• Ch: Chain
• Dc: Double crochet
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• St(s): Stitch(es)

Pattern:

Crown of the Hat:

1. With Color A, make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring).
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (36 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 3, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc)
6. Round 5: Ch 3, *dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (60 dc)
7. Continue increasing in this manner, adding 12 stitches per round until your crown measures the desired size. Adjust the number of rounds based on the head circumference and desired depth of the hat. Fasten off Color A.

Brim of the Hat:

1. Join Color B to any stitch on the edge of the crown.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (60 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, work 3 dc in the next st (shell made); repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
4. Round 3: Sl st in the first 2 dc, ch 3, *work 3 dc in the next space between shells; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
5. Repeat Round 3 until the brim reaches the desired width. Fasten off Color B.

Granny Stripes Band:

1. Join Color C to any stitch on the brim.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
3. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
4. Rounds 3-6: Repeat Round 2.
5. Fasten off Color C.

Finishing:

1. Weave in any loose ends.
2. Optional: Add a decorative bow, flower, or other embellishments to the side of the hat.