I first dreamt this knit bucket hat pattern up after a hot summers day. This stylish knitted hat is perfect for those summer picnics or days at the beach. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for knitting a trendy bucket hat, making it a great project for knitters of all skill levels. Stay on trend with this classic knitted accessory!
Construction
The pattern is worked from the bottom up, beginning at the brim and working up to the crown. The pattern is worked in a linen stitch.
Suggested Yarn
Aran Weight Yarn held double. Yarn used in sample We Are Knitters The Cotton (one skein used and held double). If you use a different colour for the brim edge, you will need 1 ball of each colour.
Suggested Needles
- 6 mm [US 8] DPNS or 16 inches / 40 cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
- 5 mm[US 6] crochet hook for the ‘strap’.
Notions
- Yarn Needle
- 1 stitch marker
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Gauge
14 sts and 28 rounds = 4” worked in linen stitch on 6 mm [US 10] needles, blocked.
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Abbreviations and Techniques
slp1wyif: slip 1 stitch purl wise with yarn in front.
*_*: work the pattern between the * to *
work stitches: work the stitches in pattern.
k2tog: knit the next 2 stitches together.
psso: pass the slipped stitch over the last worked stitch.
Using 6 mm circular needles and your contrasting colour, Cast On 141 stitches using the long tail cast on. Join in the round being careful not to twist your stitches. Begin working in linen stitch as follows:
Round 1: knit 1, *sl1wyif, knit 1*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
Round 2: sl1wyif, *knit 1, sl1wyif*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 once more. Note that these two rounds are the established pattern for the hat.
Decrease Round 1
Round 5: *Work 10 stitches (the last stitch you work should be a slipped stitch), k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 10 times, work 9 stitches, slip marker.
(119 total stitches)
Round 6-10: Work in pattern as established.
Decrease Round 2
Round 11: work 4 stitches, k2tog, psso, *work 8 stitches, k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 11 times, work 3 stitches, slip marker. (95 total stitches)
Round 12-16: Work in pattern as established.
Decrease Round 3
Round 17: work 4 stitches, k2tog, psso, *work 6 stitches, k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 11 times, work 1 stitch, slip marker. (71 total stitches)
This marks the end of the brim, now begin working the main ‘body’ of the hat. The first round we will work yarn overs to accomodate the ties.
Round 18: work 11 stitches, yarn over, knit the next stitch, pass the yarn over stitch over the last worked stitch. Continue in pattern to the last 10 stitches before the marker, (the last stitch worked should be a slipped stitch), yarn over, knit the next stitch, pass the yarn over stitch over the last worked stitch. Work the the end of the round, slip marker.
Round 19-42: Work in pattern as established. This should be approximately 24 rounds or 13 cm / 5 inches from the brim.
Tip: Use this as an approximate guide. I suggest trying one your hat as you go to see what length you prefer!).
Once you’ve worked your rounds or desired length, ending on a round with a slipped stitch, work the top decreases as follows:
Decrease Round 1
Round 43: work 4 stitches, k2tog, psso, *work 6 stitches, k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 8 times, work 1 stitch, slip marker. (53 total stitches)
Round 44-46: Work in pattern as established.
Decrease Round 2
Round 47: work 4 stitches, k2tog, psso, *work 4 stitches, k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 7 times, work 3 stitches, slip marker. (37 total stitches)
Round 48-50: Work in pattern as established.
Decrease Round 3
Round 51: work 2 stitches, k2tog, psso, *work 2 stitches, k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 8 times, work 1 stitch, slip marker.
Round 52-53: Work in pattern as established.
Decrease Round 4
Round 54: *work 2 stitches, k2tog, psso*, repeat from * to * another 4 times, work 3 stitches. (9 total stitches)
Cut off a tail and weave in the live stitches. Seam in any loose ends.
Using a 5mm crochet hook, work a chain that measures approximately 86 cm / 34 inches.
You can work an optional pocket for your hat also. I did this by working the linen stitch flat. For reference I cast on 11 stitches and worked 13 rows. Seam onto your hat.