This pattern creates a bucket hat with a flat top, a patterned crown (sides), and a brim. The hat is primarily crocheted using double crochet (US terminology) for the top and a combination of pattern stitch and single crochet (US terminology) for the crown. The brim is worked in single crochet. A small crocheted corsage is added as a decorative element.
Skill Level: This pattern is likely best suited for an intermediate crocheter. The skills involved are:
- Magic ring
- Double crochet (dc) – US terminology
- Single crochet (sc) – US terminology
- Working in the round
- Increasing (implied, but not explicitly stated in the instructions; you follow the stitch counts in the schematics)
- Following a schematic/diagram (for stitch counts and shaping)
- Understanding a pattern stitch (details not provided in this excerpt, likely defined elsewhere in the full pattern)
- Changing colors
- Crocheting a simple corsage (bullion rose stitches – a more advanced technique)
- Reading a diagram.
The reliance on schematics, the undefined “pattern stitch,” and the bullion rose stitches make this more complex than a beginner project.
Sizing: Finished head circumference: 54cm / 21.26 inches. This is a relatively small adult size.
Materials:
- Yarn: Pierrot Yarns Saratto UV (60% acrylic, 40% cotton):
- Color #1 (white): 1 skein (small amount)
- Color #3 (biscuit): 3 skeins (90g)
- Hook: 3.0mm (approx. US C or D) crochet hook (or size needed to achieve gauge)
- Other: Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and attaching the corsage)
Gauge: Pattern stitch: 26.5 sts and 22 rows = 10cm / 4 inches.
Construction:
- Top:
- The hat begins with a magic ring.
- Rounds 1-6 are worked in double crochet (US dc), increasing in each round according to the schematics. This creates a flat, circular top.
- Crown:
- Rounds 7-23 are worked using a combination of “pattern stitch” and single crochet (US sc), following the schematics. The exact details of the pattern stitch are not provided in this excerpt. This section creates the sides of the hat.
- Brim:
- Rounds 24-36 are worked in single crochet (US sc), increasing in some rounds as indicated in the schematics.
- The final round (round 36) is worked in color #1 (white).
- Corsage:
- A small corsage is created using color #3 (biscuit).
- The corsage consists of three bullion rose stitches (with 5 wraps each). This is a more advanced crochet technique that creates a small, raised, rose-like flower.
- The colour sequence is listed.
- The corsage is attached to the body of the hat.
Key Features:
- Diagram-Based Instructions: The pattern relies heavily on schematics (diagrams) for the stitch counts, shaping, and placement of increases. This requires the ability to interpret crochet charts.
- Pattern Stitch: The crown incorporates a “pattern stitch” that is not defined in this excerpt.
- Corsage Detail: Adds a decorative element.
- US Terminology: The pattern uses US crochet terms.
- Two Colors: Uses a main color (biscuit) for most of the hat and a contrasting color (white) for the final round of the brim and accents.