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!
The Checkerboard Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern is an adorable hat that is much easier than it looks! There is a full video tutorial included showing how to change colors and carry the yarn throughout.
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.
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Checkerboard Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern
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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
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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!
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This hat is sooo cute! I can’t wait to crochet it.
Thank you!
Hi! I’m crocheting this using a DK weight yarn and a 5.5mm hook, and when I got to round 6, my diameter was less than yours (6″), should I increase 1 more round? Thank you!
Hi! Yes, you can add another increase round 🙂
Lovely patter but for some reason mine didn’t flare out after row 14 and it’s super short. Is there any way I can fix this?
Hi! You can go back to round 13 and add a few more without the increases to add length. And when you continue you can go up a hook size to make it flare out more 🙂
Hi Breann!
I am new to crochet and when looking at the Dishie yarn you used, it is suggested to use a 5.5-6.5 hook. However you used (and I have) a 5mm hook. Does it ultimately matter if I try and use the Dishie yarn with a 5mm hook or should I buy a different size? I am excited to get started. Thanks!
Hi! I used a smaller hook to make tighter stitches 🙂
Hi do you have this pattern for a baby blanket. Thanks
Hi! No, sorry I don’t