Heart bucket hat crochet pattern

I’m super excited to share my Heartbeat Bucket Hat crochet pattern with you! This fun and stylish hat is perfect for summer. It’s made by crocheting four C2C heart squares, sewing them together, and adding the crown and brim. The best part? One size fits most teens and adults.

Looking for more heart projects? Browse all of my free crochet heart patterns for hats, blankets, home décor, bags, accessories, and more.

Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern Details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. This crochet bucket hat is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.

Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size:
G-6 4 mm (heart squares)
H-8 5 mm (hat crown & brim)
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white and gray. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white and cool grey.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Yardage

My bucket hat weighs 120 grams/4.2 ounces.

Finished Size

One size fits most teens/adults with a head circumference of 20-23 inches.

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Gauge

C2C Heart: 8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Hat Crown: 5 stitches = 1 inch and 2 rounds = 3/4 inch
Hat Brim: 5 stitches = 1 inch and 4 rounds = 1 inch

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet stitch
hdc = half double crochet stitch
blo = back loop only
flo = front loop only
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

C2C Crochet Technique

The pattern is made using the c2c technique of making “squares” back and forth in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in US terms.
You will make 4 heart squares and then sew them together.
The crown is made separately and then attached to the heart squares.
Join each round (crown & brim) with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
The beginning chain (crown & brim) does not count as a stitch.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.

Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern Instructions

Make the Heart Squares

Crochet 4 heart squares following the picture graph or the written pattern.

G-6 4 mm crochet hook
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.

↙ Row 1: gray x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: gray x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: gray x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: gray x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: gray x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: gray x 1, white x 4, gray x 1 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: gray x 1, white x 4, gray x 2 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: gray x 2, white x 5, gray x 1 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: gray x 2, white x 4, gray x 3 (9 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10: gray x 2, white x 5, gray x 1 (8 squares)
↙ Row 11: gray x 1, white x 4, gray x 2 (7 squares)
↗ Row 12: gray x 1, white x 3, gray x 2 (6 squares)
↙ Row 13: gray x 1, white x 3, gray x 1 (5 squares)
↗ Row 14: gray x 1, white x 2, gray x 1 (4 squares)
↙ Row 15: gray x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 16: gray x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 17: gray x 1 (1 square)

Border: Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Join the Heart Squares

Join the heart pieces together by single crocheting through the borders along the sides.

Make the Crown of the Hat

Make the crown of the hat. You will make the crown separately and then sew it to the heart section.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (24 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (36 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (72 stitches)

Now it’s time to join the crown to the top of the heart squares. Both the crown and the heart squares have 72 stitches (4 sides x 18 stitches = 72).

Single crochet through the back loops of the crown stitches and the front loops of the heart border stitches to join them together.

Adding the brim

Make the brim of the hat. Join your yarn to the bottom of the heart section.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in the next st*, join (108 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (108 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (144 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (144 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (180 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (180 stitches)

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in your ends.

Melissa Hassler from Lovable Loops wearing her free Heartbeat Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for this mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

The Best Yarn for Bucket Hats

For making a bucket hat, I find that using medium-weight cotton yarn is the best choice. Cotton yarn is breathable and keeps you cool, making it perfect for sunny days. It’s also lightweight and comfortable to wear.

Cotton yarn holds its shape well, ensuring your hat stays sturdy and looks great. Plus, it comes in many fun colors, so you can create a hat that matches your style. Overall, cotton yarn is ideal for making a stylish and comfy bucket hat!

Free Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

A bucket hat is a type of hat that has a wide, downward-sloping brim all around. It’s called a bucket hat because the shape looks a bit like an upside-down bucket. The hat is great for keeping the sun out of your eyes and off your face.

It’s also stylish and trendy, making it a popular choice for outdoor activities like going to the beach or park. You can find bucket hats in lots of colors and patterns, and they’re easy to make if you like to crochet!

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