Retro Granny Square Bucket Hat Free Pattern

Retro Granny Square Bucket Hat Free Pattern

Introduction

Dive into the nostalgic charm of the 70s with this Retro Granny Square Bucket Hat. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage flair to any outfit, this hat combines classic motifs with a modern twist. With vibrant colors and a playful design, this pattern is not only fun to make but also a stylish accessory for any season.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in four colors:
  • Mustard Yellow
  • Burnt Orange
  • Olive Green
  • Cream
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 granny squares = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Granny Square

To create the granny squares, follow these steps:

1. Round 1: Using mustard yellow, make a magic ring. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then make 2 double crochets (dc) into the ring. Chain 2, then *make 3 dc into the ring, chain 2*; repeat from * to * two more times. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the initial chain-3. You should have 12 dc and 4 chain-2 spaces.
2. Round 2: Slip stitch to the next chain-2 space, chain 3, and make 2 dc in the same space. Chain 2, then make 3 dc in the same space. *Make 3 dc in the next chain-2 space, chain 2, and 3 dc in the same space*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial chain-3. Fasten off mustard yellow.
3. Round 3: Join burnt orange in any chain-2 space, chain 3, and make 2 dc in the same space. Chain 2, then make 3 dc in the same space. *Make 3 dc in the next space between 3-dc groups, then 3 dc in the next chain-2 space, chain 2, and 3 dc in the same space*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial chain-3. Fasten off burnt orange.
4. Round 4: Join olive green in any chain-2 space, chain 3, and make 2 dc in the same space. Chain 2, then make 3 dc in the same space. *Make 3 dc in each space between 3-dc groups, then 3 dc in the next chain-2 space, chain 2, and 3 dc in the same space*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial chain-3. Fasten off olive green.
5. Round 5: Join cream in any chain-2 space, chain 3, and make 2 dc in the same space. Chain 2, then make 3 dc in the same space. *Make 3 dc in each space between 3-dc groups, then 3 dc in the next chain-2 space, chain 2, and 3 dc in the same space*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial chain-3. Fasten off cream.

Make a total of 8 granny squares.

2. Assembling the Hat

Once you have your granny squares ready, it's time to assemble the hat:

1. Join 4 granny squares in a strip using whip stitch with cream yarn.
2. Join the ends of the strip together to form a loop, which will be the crown of the hat.

3. Top of the Hat

To create the top of the hat, follow these steps:

1. Round 1: With cream yarn, chain 3 and make 11 dc in a magic ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain-3. (You should have 12 dc.)
2. Round 2: Chain 3, dc in the same stitch, then make 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (You should have 24 dc.)
3. Round 3: Chain 3, *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join. (You should have 36 dc.)
4. Round 4: Chain 3, *dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join. (You should have 48 dc.)
5. Fasten off and sew the top to the granny square loop.

4. Brim

To finish your hat, create the brim:

1. Join cream yarn to any dc at the bottom edge of the granny square loop, chain 3, and dc in each stitch around. Join.
2. Round 2: Chain 3, *dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join.
3. Round 3: Chain 3, *dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join.
4. Round 4: Chain 3, dc in each stitch around. Join.
5. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully created your very own Retro Granny Square Bucket Hat. This charming piece is not only a stylish accessory but also a wonderful way to showcase your crochet skills. Enjoy wearing your vintage-inspired hat and don’t forget to share your creations with friends and family!