Hello,
Looking for a stylish winter hat that’s quick and easy to make?
This Cold Weather Bucket Hat is your go-to pattern! It’s beginner-friendly, super warm, and made using soft bulky yarn.
Whether you’re crafting for yourself, making gifts, or stocking your craft fair booth — this cozy-chic bucket hat is a winner.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Materials & Gauge
Skill Level: Easy
Size: One size to fit Adult – approx. 21″ (53.5 cm) circumference
Gauge: 16 sc and 19 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
You’ll Need:
- Yarn:
- Bulky Weight Yarn (Category 5)
- Color: Sunset Strip, 1 ball or 218 yds/200 m
- Hook: US I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions:
- Steel yarn needle
- Split-lock stitch markers
Want to print the pattern? You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Alt = Alternate(ing)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- PM = Place marker
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Crochet Cold Weather Bucket Hat Pattern
NOTES:
• Hat is worked from top down.
• Crown of Hat is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join rnds of top unless otherwise stated. Move marker up each rnd to maintain rnd count.
• Join rnds of Side and Brim with sl st to first st.
Beg using magic loop method.
Crown:
1st rnd: Ch 1. 7 sc in ring. 7 sc. PM on last st.
2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. 14 sc.
3rd rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. 21 sc.
4th rnd: *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. 28 sc.
5th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. 35 sc.
6th rnd: *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. 42 sc.
7th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. 49 sc.
8th rnd: *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. 56 sc.
9th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Rep from * around. 63 sc.
10th rnd: *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. 70 sc.
11th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from * around. 77 sc.
12th rnd: *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * around. 84 sc.
Working in front loop only, join with sl st to first st. Do not continue to move marker. Leave marker in place.
Side:
1st rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Rep last rnd until work from marker measures 3¼” [8.5 cm].
Brim:
1st rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 91 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. Join. 98 sc.
4th and alt rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 13 sc. Join. 105 sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 14 sc. Join. 112 sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Join. 119 sc.
11th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. Join. 126 sc.
12th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Working in back loop only, join with sl st to first sc.
13th rnd: Working in back loops only, sl st in each sc around. Join. Fasten off.
That’s a Wrap!
And there you have it — a super cozy, modern Cold Weather Bucket Hat made from the top down. Easy to customize with different colors or yarns, and perfect for gift-giving, wearing, or selling. Let me know if you want a matching scarf or mittens to go with it! 🧶
