Checkerboard Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Are you ready to elevate your hat game? Say goodbye to plain old beanies and hello to a stylish and trendy Checkerboard Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern. With its unique design and vibrant colors, this hat is sure to turn heads and make a statement. But don’t worry, you don’t need to be a crochet expert to create this fashion-forward piece. In fact, with just a few simple stitches and some yarn, you can add this hat to your collection in no time. In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step video tutorial to creating your very own checkerboard bucket hat using a crochet pattern. So grab your hooks and let’s get started on this fun and fashionable project!

Choosing the Right Yarn and Crochet Hook

When it comes to creating the perfect checkerboard bucket hat, choosing the right yarn and crochet hook is essential. The type of yarn you select will not only determine the look and feel of your finished product but also impact its durability and overall quality. I used Dishie Cotton Yarn. Cotton yarn is great for bucket hats. It’s light weight and easy to clean, making it perfect for summer. Similarly, using the correct crochet hook size is crucial to achieving the desired gauge and ensuring that your stitches are even and consistent. In order to change the hat size, you will need to go up or down a hook size. By carefully considering these two factors, you can set yourself up for success as you embark on this stylish crochet project. Once you have gathered the necessary materials, you’ll be ready to dive into creating the checkerboard pattern.,

Getting Started with the Checkerboard Pattern

To begin working on the checkerboard pattern for your bucket hat, you will first need to familiarize yourself with the basic crochet techniques involved. Creating a checkerboard design requires alternating between two different colors of yarn in a specific sequence, so it’s helpful to practice working with color changes and maintaining consistent tension in your stitches. By mastering these fundamental skills, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle the checkerboard pattern and achieve a polished finished product. Once you feel confident in your abilities, you can start crocheting the hat with your chosen colors and bring the stylish checkerboard design to life.

This hat is the 11th pattern in the Crochet Along for a Cause. We are making 1 hat per week to donate to a cancer center, school, or homeless shelter for 12 weeks. There’s always time to join! You can find all the details and hat patterns HERE.

Make this as a gift

Consider making this checkerboard bucket hat as a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one who appreciates handmade accessories. The modern twist of the checkerboard design adds a unique touch that is sure to be treasured. After completing this project, you may even find that it becomes a popular item at craft fairs and events.

Craft Fair Best Seller

If you’re looking to showcase your crochet skills and make a profit, consider adding the checkerboard bucket hat to your craft fair booth. Its trendy design and versatile appeal make it a best seller at events and markets. Craft fair attendees are always on the lookout for unique and handmade accessories, and this checkerboard bucket hat is sure to catch their eye. Get ready to impress customers with your craftsmanship and watch as this stylish hat flies off the shelves.

click here to pin for later >>>

Checkerboard Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

Get the full pattern below or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF in my Ravelry Shop

PIN for later HERE

Add to your Ravelry Queue HERE

Materials
100g/190 yds total worsted weight cotton yarn in 2 colors (I used Dishie in Swan and Linen)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
Magic circle
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet

· Written in US terms

· This beanie is made from the top down joined rounds. Do not fasten off the colors. Carry them throughout.

· Linen is Color A. Swan is Color B.

· When changing colors, always change color on the last step of the stitch just before the color change

· To change the pattern size, go up or down a hook size.

Approx Finished size (small adult) –
Length: 8”
Circumference (around base of head):  22”

CHECKERBOARD BUCKET HAT CROCHET PATTERN

>>>VIDEO TUTORIAL LINK<<<

With Color A, make a magic circle

Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in circle, pull circle closed tight, join to first dc with sl st (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 2, starting in the first stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, change to Color B, 2 dc in next stitch, change to Color A* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (24 dc)

Round 3: continuing with Color A, ch 2 *dc in 1 stitch, 2 dc in next, change to Color B, dc in 1 stitch, 2 dc in next, change to Color A* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (36 dc)

Round 4: continuing with Color A, ch 2 *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color B, dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color A* repeat from * to * around to last stitch, do not change to color A, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 5: continuing with Color B, ch 2, *dc in 3 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color A, dc in 3 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color B* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)

Round 6: continuing with Color B, ch 2 *dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color A, dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color B* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (72 dc)

Crown diameter is approx. 6.5”.

Round 7: continuing with Color B, ch 2 *dc in 6 stitches, change to Color A, dc in 6 stitches, change to Color B* repeat from * to * around to last stitch, do not change to Color B, join to first dc with sl st (72 dc)

Round 8 – 10: continuing with color A, ch 2, *dc in 6 stitches, change to Color B, dc in 6 stitches, change to Color A* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (72 dc)

do not change colors on last stitch of round 10

Round 11 – 13: continuing with Color B, ch 2, *dc in 6 stitches, change to Color A, dc in 6 stitches, change to Color B* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (72 dc)

do not change colors on last stitch of round 13

Round 14: continuing with Color A, *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color B, dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next, change to Color A* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (96 dc)

Round 15 – 16: continuing with Color A, *dc in 8 stitches, change to Color B, dc in 8 stitches, change to Color A* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (96 dc)

Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.

And that’s it! See you next week for the twelfth and final CAL for a Cause pattern!

Looking for more patterns? Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Please share a pic of your finished product with me. I’d love to see it!