Easy Chunky Yarn Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Crochet bucket hats are so versatile and can be worn all year. Crochet bucket hat patterns are perfect for every season. I really love crochet bucket hats. They work up quickly and are so fun to make so you can make them in a variety of color schemes to match all your different outfits.

If you are looking for a quick, stylish, and beginner-friendly crochet project, this Easy Chunky Yarn Bucket Hat is the perfect make. Crocheted with soft, plush chunky yarn, this hat works up in no time and offers a cozy, comfortable fit . I made this as a part of the Scarf & Hat of the Month Club CAL 2026 along with Rhondda from Oombawka Design Crochet and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy.

Whether you are making one for yourself, gifting it to a friend, or adding it to your craft fair inventory, this chunky bucket hat is sure to become a favorite. Since it uses bulky yarn, it's also an excellent last minute project when you need a handmade gift in a hurry.

Materials Used:-

Chunky Yarn - 2 Skeins (around 150 Gms)
10mm Crochet Hook

Size:-

11 Inches - can be customized to any size

Crochet Terms Used:-

US Crochet Terms

Abbreviations Used:-

Ch - Chain

HDC - Half Double Crochet

St/Sts - Stitch/Stitches

Notes:-

For this whole Pattern, the Starting Chain 2 is not counted as a stitch.

It is Just to bring the yarn to a working height.

Start the next stitch in the same stitch.

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Scarf & Hat of the Month Club CAL 2026 :-

I am incredibly happy to be participating in the Scarf & Hat of the Month Club CAL 2026 along with Rhondda from Oombawka Design Crochet and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy. They’ve gathered fantastic designers to bring you fresh, cozy crochet patterns on the third and fourth Sundays of every month in 2026.

To find out how it all works and see the full schedule, be sure to check out the main CAL post over at Oombawka Design Crochet.

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Lets Start ...!!!!

Round 1:-

Start with a Slip Knot

Chain 4.
10 Half Double Crochets into the 4th Chain from the hook.

Slip Stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

10 Stitches.

Round 2:-

Chain 2.

2 Half Double Crochets in each stitch around.

Slip stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

20 stitches.

Round 3:-

Chain 2. 

1 Half Double Crochet.

2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch.

Repeat*(1HDC, 2HDC).

Slip Stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

30 Stitches. 

Round 4:-

Chain 2. 

1 Half Double Crochet each in 2 stitches.

2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch.

Repeat*(1HDC*2, 2HDC).

Slip Stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

40 Stitches. 

If you wish to make it larger.... ,then follow the below mentioned increase pattern:-

Start each round with Chain 2.

Round 5--HDC 3, 2HDC in next stitch(50)

Round 6--HDC 4, 2HDC in next stitch(60)

 .....and so on.

Round 5 Onwards:-

Chain 2. 

1 Half Double Crochet in each stitch.

Slip Stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

**Keep making 1 Half Double Crochet in each stitch around untill its around 7 to 8 inches in size.

Brim:- Part 1

Chain 2. 

2 Half Double Crochet in each stitch.

Slip Stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

Brim:- Part 2

**Make 2 Rounds of 1 Half Double Crochet in each stitch.

Start each round with Chain 2. 

1 Half Double Crochet in each stitch.

Slip Stitch on top of the first Half Double Crochet.

Once your are done with the last round, make a the last slip stitch and weave off.

Here is the Summary of the Pattern:-

Round 1:-

Start with a Slip Knot

Ch 4.

10 HDCs into the 4th Ch from the hook.

SL on top of the first HDC.

10 Sts.

Round 2:-

Ch 2.

2 HDCs in each St around.

SL on top of the first HDC.

20 Sts.

Round 3:-

Ch 2. 

1 HDC.

2 HDCs in the next St.

Repeat*(1HDC, 2HDC).

SL on top of the first HDC.

30 Sts. 

Round 4:-

Ch 2. 

1 HDC each in 2 Sts.

2 HDCs in the next St.

Repeat*(1HDC*2, 2HDC).

SL on top of the first HDC.

40 Sts. 

If you wish to make it larger.... ,then follow the below mentioned increase pattern:-

Start each round with Ch 2.

Round 5--HDC 3, 2HDC in next St(50)

Round 6--HDC 4, 2HDC in next St(60)

 .....and so on.

Round 5 Onwards:-

Ch 2. 

1 HDC in each St.

SL on top of the first HDC.

**Keep making 1 HDC in each St around untill its around 7 to 8 inches in size.

Brim:- Part 1

Ch 2. 

2 HDC in each St.

SL on top of the first HDC.

Brim:- Part 2

**Make 2 Rounds of 1 HDC in each St.

Start each round with Ch 2. 

1 HDC in each St.

SL on top of the first HDC.

Once your are done with the last round, make a the last SL and weave off.

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