checkered bucket hat tutorial | how to crochet a bucket hat for beginners!

let's make a checkered bucket hat! for this easy crochet tutorial i used a #4 aran weight yarn and was able to finish the bucket hat in less than one day! exact yarn will be linked here :)

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[lenaasty]

Written instructions 🤍
( doing this so I can easily find them if I have to start over. if it's not ok to comment the written instructions, tell me and I'll delete it🙏)

Magic circle > chain 2

Row 1 : 10 double crochet (dc) in the circle > close the center by pulling the tail > slip stitch (st) in top of chain 2

Row 2 : chain 2 > 2 dc in every stitch (increase) and swap colors every 2 stitches > st in top of chain 2 (change color so it matches previous row, to continue the pattern)

Row 3 : chain 2 > increase (2 dc) in every 2nd stitch (every last stitch of each color) > st in top of chain 2 (same color, to change the pattern on next row)

Row 4 : chain 2 > increase (2 db) in every 3rd stitch (every last stitch of each color) > st in top of chain 2 (change color)

Row 5 : chain 2 > increase in every 4th stitch (last of each color) > st in top of chain 2 (change color)

Row 6 : chain 2 > increase in every 5th stitch > st in top c2 (same color)

Row 7 : chain 2 > increase in every 6th stitch > st in top c2 (change color)

Row 8 : chain 2 > 4 dc in a row then change color > 2 dc then increase (2dc) in last stitch of the color below > change color and repeat > st in top c2 (change color)

Row 9 : chain 2 > follow pattern (dc in every stitch, follow color) > st top c2

Row 10 - 13 : chain 2 > follow pattern (dc in every stitch, alternating colors) > st top c2 (change color every 2 row)

Brim Row 1 : chain 2 > increase every 7th stitch (while following color pattern) > st

Row 2 : chain 2 > increase every 9th stitch (following pattern) > st

Row 3 : chain 2 > increase every 11th stitch (following pattern) > st
⚠ erin estimated that one checker would be too big if she increased in it so she chose to increase one stitch early (10th instead of 11th) to make a smaller checker bigger. have to be careful and judge what looks best for your project

(Final) Row 4 : chain 2 > increase every 13th stitch (can be placed earlier or later depending on how your checkers look) > st (can change color to make it match and look nicer) > cut > pull yarn > weave in ends (in a checker one way, then other way)

☝I tried it once and had no issue until I realized that the size of my hook and yarn were smaller than hers so my hat was way too small. I'm about to start the project all over again by starting with more than 10 dc in the magic circle. I'll update here with the result, if it worked or not. I think my yarn is a 3.5mm and I used a 3mm hook, so I'll switch to my 3.5mm hook and increase the amount of dc as explained.
❕️update I tried with 16 instead of 10 dc in the magic circle. it's too big. I have to start AGAIN. I'm gonna cry
❕️❕️ 2nd update : with 13 dc in the magic circle, I managed to get a good result. the shape wasn't as bucket hatty as I'd hoped so maybe 1 more dc would have been perfect


💌 thank you so much erin for this free and simple tutorial!! it's super helpful. and also, you have a lovely voice🤌 have a good day everyone! good luck 🙏

[janedoe]

I get bored or frustrated with most tutorials. Your method is FANTASTIC for someone with ADHD such as myself. Thank you for a simple tutorial...straight to the point and clear as glass. Thanks!!!

[emaniehester]

The tutorial was very easy to follow and my hat came out so cute…I’m not really familiar with patterns even the simple ones like checkers but you had me feeling all advanced😂

[amandajaaynexo]

I used 10ply wool and a 4.25mm hook. I added an extra 2 rows after row 13 following the same pattern before doing the brim and the size was perfect. I love this pattern 😍

[radd_]

I just finished mine, the tutorial was super easy to follow and the checkers actually made it easier to count my rows?? Crazy. Mine turned out kinda big, but I think it’s bc I used a 5.5mm hook (smallest I have on hand). A little disappointing, but that just means I can try this pattern again once I get a smaller hook :) was my first time doing a pattern where you switch colors and it turned out good!!
In conclusion, great vid will watch again :)

[zipporahalexander]

Just did your bucket hat with turquoise ombre super saver yarn and I am in love with this pattern of a bucket hat ughhhh❤ so glad I followed your pattern .

[ShettikkaWoods-jliq]

Happy hook creation, sent me over to watch this awesome pattern...hers is absolutely awesome 👍🏾 thank y'all 👋🏾❤

[nikkicecelia]

This was so fun to make!!! I added an extra row of checkers to make this for my boyfriend. I also added a string in between the brim and the hat to cinch it to fit nicely. Thank you for the tutorial :)

[roserenik]

Was sent by another creator Happy to hook creations, and loved this tutorial. This hat looks like a coach hat.Thank you for this great, easy to follow tutorial.

[TuesdayBee]

I love this pattern, it's so easy to follow and works up SO fast! I've made 6 of these so far, which is great for me because I am slow af lol

[TinkieCreates]

Just finished a hat, starting on a second. I really enjoyed the pattern. Thank you

[simplyolive]

I just finished my second hat with this pattern! It turned out great! An extra touch I added, was that I used some faux fur yarn to single crochet a fluffy border around the brim, and it turned out adorable!!!

[elaingreen]

Hi!! I have followed several checkered crochet bucket hat and found your pattern easier to follow at the end I added crab stitch for border. Thank you.

[dejahdanger]

Wonderful tutorial. I just finished my first one and it turned out perfect.

[dejahdanger]

I’m about to try this in colors for my local college. Super excited. Thanks for the great video.

[strayviolets]

Okay I started and restarted 😂but getting the hang of carrying other colour!! I couldn’t do it with the 4.5 sized hook so working with a 5.0 .. I will see how it turns out thanks !! ❤

[jazhaj]

I love this pattern. I ended up downsizing my hook to a 4.25 and adding an extra row for the brim with an increase in every 15th stitch

[jacquelinecohen]

Newer crocheter and this was so helpful!! Youre an incredible teacher thank you so much

[nereiahgrace]

I just did this and I'm in love with it, tysm for this tutorial it help me a lot as a beginner crocheter!🤍

[nikolaicarter]

this was a great tutorial! I love how my bucket hat came out!