Mushroom bucket hat crochet pattern

Hey there, crochet lovers! I’m excited to share my new design with you: the Mushroom Magic Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern! This fun and funky hat is made by crocheting four C2C mushroom squares, sewing them together, and adding the crown and brim.

Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern Details

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

Skill Level

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

Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size:
G-6 4 mm (mushroom squares)
H-8 5 mm (hat crown & brim)
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white, red, and green. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, red, and bayleaf.
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 hat weighs 116 grams/4.1 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 Mushroom: 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 mushroom squares and then sew them together.
The crown is made separately and then attached to the mushroom 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.

Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern Instructions

Make the mushroom squares

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

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

Make the crown of the hat

Make the crown of the hat. I used white yarn. You will make the crown separately and then sew it to the mushroom 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 mushroom squares. Both the crown and the mushroom 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 mushroom border stitches to join them together. I used green yarn.

Adding the brim

This mushroom bucket hat has a flat downward sloping brim. If you prefer a wavy brim, follow the brim instructions from my turtle bucket hat pattern.

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

Rnd 1: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (96 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (96 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (120 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, join (144 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (144 stitches)

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in your ends.

Melissa hassler from lovable loops wearing her free mushroom crochet bucket hat pattern

C2C Video Tutorial

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

Free Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern

A bucket hat is a cool and practical hat with a wide brim that slopes downward around the entire hat. It’s known as a bucket hat because its shape resembles an upside-down bucket.

This hat is perfect for keeping the sun off your face and out of your eyes. It’s great for outdoor adventures like going to the beach, hiking, or picnicking in the park. Bucket hats are trendy and come in all sorts of colors and styles. If you like to crochet, making a bucket hat can be a fun and simple project!

The Best Yarn for Bucket Hats

For making a bucket hat, I recommend using medium-weight cotton yarn. Cotton yarn is ideal because it’s breathable and helps keep you cool, making it perfect for sunny weather. It’s also lightweight and comfortable to wear.

Additionally, cotton yarn holds its shape well, ensuring your hat stays sturdy and looks nice. You can find cotton yarn in a variety of colors, so you can customize your hat to match your style. Overall, cotton yarn is the best choice for a comfy and stylish bucket hat!

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