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Sunflower crochet bucket hat pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

A bright sunflower gives this classic crochet bucket hat a cheerful handmade touch. The gently sloped brim and bold flower make it a fun accessory for fall outfits, festivals, photo shoots, or handmade gifts.

Quick answer

This advanced-beginner sunflower crochet bucket hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. The pattern includes one size designed to fit most teens and adults with a 20–23 inch (51–58 cm) head circumference. The sunflower appliqué is crocheted separately and sewn onto the finished hat.

Sunflower crochet bucket hat pattern details

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

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This pattern uses single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, simple increases, and a separately crocheted sunflower appliqué that is sewn onto the finished hat.

Materials needed

  • H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) in your hat color, brown, and yellow
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Size guide

This pattern is written in one size to fit most teens and adults with a head circumference of 20–23 inches (51–58 cm).

Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide for size charts, resizing tips, and more.

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Gauge

15 dc and 8 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

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

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as directed.
  • The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
  • The sunflower appliqué is crocheted separately and sewn onto the finished hat.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
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Sunflower bucket hat crochet pattern instructions

Crown of the hat

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat around. Join. (55 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts; repeat around. Join. (66 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (72 sts)

Body of the hat

Rounds 8-14: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (72 sts)

Crochet bucket hat brim

Round 15: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts; repeat around. Join. (84 sts)
Round 16: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts; repeat around. Join. (96 sts)
Round 17: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts; repeat around. Join. (108 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts; repeat around. Join. (120 sts)

Crochet sunflower appliqué

Center of the sunflower

Start with brown yarn.
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (8 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join with a sl st using yellow yarn. (32 sts)

Sunflower petals

You are now using yellow yarn.
Round 5 (petals): Ch 2, *in next st work (dc, tr, tr, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook), in next st work (tr, tr, dc), sc in next 2 sts*; repeat from * around. Join. (8 petals)

Finishing

Sew the sunflower appliqué to the front or side of the hat using a yarn needle and matching yarn. Weave in any remaining ends and gently shape the brim so it lays evenly. Block if desired, following the care instructions for your yarn.

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Printable PDF version

You can purchase the ad-free PDF of this Sunflower Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern in my Etsy shop. The downloadable pattern is easy to save, print, and keep with your crochet projects.

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