Easy Crochet Bucket Hat

"A great stash busting pattern (you only need 100g cotton Aran/Worsted), this easy bucket hat is crocheted in three easy steps: 1)The top of the hat is crocheted in a circle with increases in each of the rounds. This covers your crown. 2) The sides continue with the same number of stitches to your forehead. This gives your hat the bucket shape. 3)The brim is crocheted in rounds with increases in the first round to give a slight ruffle. The three sections (crown, side and brim) use different stitches and there is a colour change in the crown. This free pattern is written in UK and US Crochet Terms. "

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook, H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeUK 13 tr and 8 rows with a 5mm hook = 4”/ 10cm

US 13 dc and 8 rows with a 5mm hook = 4” / 10cm

Finished SizeOne size to fit head circumference 21” / 53.5cm