If you’re looking for a stylish and practical crochet project, the Olla Bucket Hat is a perfect choice. This design combines simplicity with a modern look, making it suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. In this article, you’ll find a complete step-by-step pattern along with essential notes to help you achieve a clean and professional result.
Materials
To create this bucket hat, you will need:
- Approximately 160 grams of 8-ply acrylic yarn (Color A)
- Approximately 10 grams of yarn in a different color (Color B) for the edge
- A 5 mm crochet hook
Important Notes
- Every round starts with a chain and ends with a slip stitch (slst).
- The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
- Always make the first stitch in the same stitch where you began the chain.
- At the end of each round, join with a slip stitch to the first stitch (not the chain).
Instructions
Crown of the Hat
Round 1: Start with Color A. Make a magic ring (MR), chain 2, then work 12 double crochets (dc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch. (12 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 2, increase in each stitch (dc inc x 12). Join with a slip stitch. (24 stitches)
Round 3: Chain 2, repeat (1 dc, 1 dc increase) around. Join. (36 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 2, repeat (1 dc, 1 dc increase, 1 dc) around. Join. (48 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 2, repeat (3 dc, 1 dc increase) around. Join. (60 stitches)
Round 6: Chain 2, work 2 dc, then 1 increase. Repeat (4 dc, 1 increase) 11 times, finish with 2 dc. Join. (72 stitches)
Round 7: Chain 2, repeat (5 dc, 1 increase) around. Join. (84 stitches)
Body of the Hat
Round 8: Chain 2, work 1 dc in each stitch around. Join. (84 stitches)
Rounds 9–11: For 3 rounds, chain 1 and work 1 single crochet (sc) in each stitch. Join. (84 stitches)
Rounds 12–15: For 4 rounds, chain 2 and work 1 dc in each stitch. Join. (84 stitches)
Round 16: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch. Join. (84 stitches)
Brim (Edge Expansion)
Round 17: Chain 2, repeat (1 dc, 1 dc increase) 42 times. Join. (126 stitches)
Round 18: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch. Join. (126 stitches)
Round 19: Chain 1, repeat (4 sc, 1 sc increase) 25 times, then 1 sc. Join. (151 stitches)
Round 20: Chain 2, work 1 dc in each stitch. Join. (151 stitches)
Round 21: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch. Join. (151 stitches)
Round 22: Chain 1, repeat (12 sc, 1 sc increase) 11 times, then 8 sc. Join. (162 stitches)
Round 23: Chain 2, work 1 dc in each stitch. Join. (162 stitches)
Final Edge
Switch to Color B:
- Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around
- Join with a slip stitch
Cut the yarn, fasten off securely, and weave in all loose ends.
Conclusion
The Olla Bucket Hat is a fun and rewarding crochet project that results in a trendy and functional accessory. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, this pattern allows you to experiment with colors and textures while improving your crochet skills. Enjoy the process and happy crocheting!
