Crochet a delightful and swift bucket hat that integrates mini granny squares, adding a unique touch to this otherwise straightforward, portable granny bucket hat. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, crocheting this charming accessory is a gratifying endeavor. It not only keeps your head cozy and cute but it’s a great way to start adding to your sustainable wardrobe.
Time: 10-12 hour pattern.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Sizes written as S (M, L): Finished Head circumference: 20 (22, 24)”; Finished Brim Length: 2 (2, 2)’’.
Shown in size M.
Gauge: 19 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc after wet blocking.
Materials
Yarn: Rowan Denim Revive (95% Cotton, 5% other fibers; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 g): 218 Sand (MC; 2 (2, 2) balls), 210 Cream (CC1; 1 (1, 1) balls), 212 Airforce (CC2; 1 (1, 1) balls).
Hook: US size G/6 4 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Pattern Notes
Pattern starts by creating and assembling the granny square bucket. Then crown is worked bottom up and brim top down.
Starting chain(s) counts as a stitch.
Pattern
Granny Squares
You will need to make a total of 28 (30, 32) grannies, divided in 2 color patterns:
Combi 1 (14 (15, 16) grannies): CC1: Rnds 1-2; CC2: Rnd 3.
Combi 2 (14 (15, 16) grannies): CC2: Rnds 1-2; CC1: Rnd 3.
Combi 1:
Rnd 1: (With CC1) Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 2: (With CC1) Ch 1, sc in ring, ch 2, * 2 sc in ring, ch 2; rep from * 2 more times, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (8 sc, 8 ch)
Rnd 3: (With CC2) Sl st into first ch-2 sp of previous round, * (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 more times, sl st in top of beg sc to join. (16 sc, 12 ch)
Rnd 4: (With MC) Sl st tbl around, sl st tbl in top of beg sl st to join. (28 sl st)
Combi 2:
Same as Combi one but switching CC1 and CC2.
With MC and a tapestry needle, join grannies with a whip stitch in 2 circles (one for combi 1 and another for combi 2) of 14 (15, 16) grannies each.
Crown
With RS facing, MC and across the top edge of the granny piece.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc tbl across, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (98 (105, 112) sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc2tog tbl, 4 sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl, 5 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (84 (90, 96) sc)
Rnds 3-4: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc2tog tbl, 3 sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl, 4 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (70 (75, 80) sc)
Rnds 6-7: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc2tog tbl, 2 sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl, 3 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (56 (60, 64) sc)
Rnd 9: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc2tog tbl, 1 sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl, 2 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (42 (45, 48) sc)
Rnd 11: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc2tog tbl, * sc2tog tbl, 1 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (28 (30, 32) sc)
Rnd 13: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (15 (16, 17) sc)
Rnd 15: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, 0 (1, 0) sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. 8 (9, 9) sc)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, 1 (0, 0) sc tbl, * sc2tog tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. 5 (5, 5) sc)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, * sc2tog tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. 3 (3, 3) sc)
Fasten off.
Brim
With RS facing, MC and across the bottom edge of the granny piece.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc tbl across, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (98 (105, 112) sc)
Rnd 2: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 7 (0, 6) sc tbl, * sc 2 tbl in next st, 14 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (104 (112,119) sc)
Rnd 4: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 7 (0, 6) sc tbl, * sc 2 tbl in next st, 15 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (110 (119, 126) sc)
Rnd 6: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 7 (0, 6) sc tbl, * sc 2 tbl in next st, 16 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (116 (126, 133) sc)
Rnd 8: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, 7 (0, 6) sc tbl, * sc 2 tbl in next st, 17 sc tbl; rep from * to end, sl st in top of beg ch-1 to join. (122 (133, 140) sc)
Rnd 10: As Rnd 1.
Rnd 11: Sl st tbl across, sl st tbl in top of beg sl st to join.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Wash and block.
What are the dimensions of the grannies?
Hi Yvonne, Grannies are small, around 1,25″ x 1,25″. Once seamed and blocked, 14 (15, 16) grannies will give you a circumference of 20 (22, 24)”.
Kind Regards,
Cristina
Cristina
What does ” tbl ” mean in this pattern?
Dear Stacey: “tbl” means “through the back loop”. You can find the complete list of the standard abbreviations used in the magazine here https://www.ilikecrochet.com/daily/beginner-crochet/tips-tutorials-and-abbreviations/crochet-abbreviations-and-special-stitches/
Kind Regards,
Cristina