Crochet Pink Twist Bucket Hat
Crochet this cute, quick bucket hat named the pink twist for the beautiful color and for the effect created by working a row of treble crochets in back loops only on the band. Don’t let that fool you, it’s all simple stitches. This project is made with two strands of Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn. Working with this soft, silky, lightweight tape yarn is pure joy. Packable, breathable, so fun to make and wear.
Inspiration
Sure to become one of your favorites, this cute bucket hat features a row of treble crochets on the band. The treble crochets are worked in back loops only which gives this hat some interest and some attitude. I saw this technique used on a basket several years ago and I always remembered how much I liked this feature. When I began to think about the design for a bucket hat, this came to mind and to my delight looks great in real life (this is not always the case with the ideas in my head). Enjoy this free pattern.
The pink twist bucket hat has already been on several trips (hiking in Sedona, anyone?) because it is so lightweight and packable. Keeps the sun out of your eyes but adds no heat to your head. Keeps its shape after being rolled up in a suitcase or shoved into a day pack. The hat fits slightly loose which I like for days when I’m putting it on and taking it off several times, no hat hair!
Design
Don’t let those trebles in back loops fool you, it’s all simple stitches. The top of the hat is worked in rounds of single crochet, the band is worked by joining rounds with a slip stitch and features the treble crochets, then the brim is again worked in rounds of single crochet. Place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of each round for those worked in the round. This makes life so much easier! A final row of slip stitches gives just a bit of extra structure. I did work my stitches slightly tightly throughout the project. I used the magic loop to start the hat. I just love how tight you can pull the first round together. It still often takes me a few tries to get a magic loop started, so don’t give up if you’re new to it. I think you’ll love the result.
Yarn
This project is made with two strands of Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn held together. Working with this soft, silky, lightweight tape yarn is pure joy. Using a larger hook creates a natural “airiness” perfect for this hat which takes you from spring right on through summer and into fall. It is a bulky weight yarn, that conforms to the hook. So many possibilities for this beautiful yarn. The yarn rips if pulled strongly, so be gentle, especially if you need to frog it (pull out some of your work)—this is a given for me!
Size
According to the Craft Yarn Council standards, the average head circumference for a woman is 21-23 inches, and the average head circumference for a man is 22–24 inches. If possible measure the circumference of the head for the hat. If 23 inches seems to be too large, use a smaller hook size. Similarly, if it seems too small, use a larger hook size. The model’s head measures 22 1/2 inches and the hat fits slightly loose.
Hook
This was my first time using the M hook (but have reached for it several times since). I ordered an ergonomic set from Amazon which came with some additional perks—small stitch markers, red yarn needles and a cute storage bag. The ergonomic handle is for real, it felt great in my hand and I worked quickly and easily. I didn’t think I would use the red yarn needles (only because I already have other yarn needles), but find myself reaching for them frequently as they usually contrast with the yarn making it a bit easier to weave in ends. The large size of the M hook created an airiness to the work. Smaller hooks will create a tighter stitch and this will look just as lovely in this pattern.
Pattern
CROCHET | SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE
Approx 23 inches around band of hat which is 3 inches tall, top of hat 6 3/4 inches across, brim 3 inches
SPECIAL NOTE ON SIZE
Per the Craft Yarn Council standards, the average head circumference for a woman is 21-23 inches, and the average head circumference for a man is 22–24 inches. If possible measure the circumference of the head for the hat. If 23 inches seems to be too large, use a smaller hook size. Similarly, if it seems to small, use a larger hook size. The model’s head measures 22 1/2 inches and the hat fits slightly loose.
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn (70% Polyester, 30% Viscose, 219 yards) – 2 skeins mahogany rose
- M hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker
ABBREVIATIONS
approx = approximately
beg = begin(ning)(s)
BLO = back loop only
ch = ch
pm = place marker
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble crochet
Pattern uses U.S. crochet terms and Craft Yarn Council guidelines for size.
GAUGE
12 sc and 12 rows = 4 inches with 2 strands of yarn held together
NOTES
The entire hat is worked holding 2 strands of yarn together. The top of the hat is worked in the round, the band is worked by joining rounds with a slip stitch, then the brim is again worked in the round. Place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of each round for those worked in the round. A final row of slip stitches gives just a bit of extra structure.
Instructions
Work top of hat. Holding 2 strands of yarn together, make a magic loop.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic loop, pull tightly and work over loose ends in next rnd. pm in the beg st of rnd, moving it to the beg st of each rnd as you work top of hat. (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) around. (32)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) around. (40)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in each sc around. (40)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) around. (48)
Rnd 8: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) around. Join to first sc of round with sl st. (56)
Diameter of top of hat measures approx 6 3/4 inches. Next work the band where you will join rounds with a sl st.
Rnd 9: ch 1, in BLO work 1 sc in each sc around. Join to first sc of rnd with sl st. (56 for all rnds of band)
Rnd 10: ch 1, work sc in each sc around. Join to first sc of rnd with sl st.
Rnd 11: ch 4, in BLO work 1 tr in each sc around. Join to first tr of round with sl st.
Rnd 12: rep rnd 9.
Rnd 13: rep rnd 10.
Next work the brim, returning to working in the round and marking the first st of each rnd.
Rnd 14: in BLO (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) 9 times. sc in next 2 sts. pm in the beg st of rnd, moving it to the beg st of each rnd as you work. (65)
Rnd 15: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) 9 times, sc in next 2 sc. (74)
Rnd 16: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc) 9 times, sc in next 2 sc. (83)
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each sc around. (83)
Rnd 18-19: rep rnd 17. (83)
Rnd 20: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc) 9 times, sc in next 2 sc. (92)
Rnd 21: rep rnd 17. (92)
Rnd 22: sl st in each sc around. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
CARE
Machine wash, lay flat to dry.
