Charlie Bucket Hat
Here in Austin, Texas, the long, sunny days of summer are very long, very sunny, and very hot. Sometimes a baseball cap just isn't enough to protect a kid's head. Hoorah for the bucket hat, with shady brim all around. This version is a very simple crochet project - simple enough for even the most novice crocheter. The merino-linen blend provides just the right amount of airiness and structure. It looks great on children and adults, and is flexible enough to fit ?$20{-}24^{\circ}$ head. Designer: Elizabeth Green Musselman whacademia@gmail.com | elizabethgm on Ravelry This pattern may not be copied (except for personal use) or distributed. Finished items made from this pattern may not be sold.
MATERIALS
● 1 skein Louet MerLin Worsted Weight (about 120 yards actually used): shown in Red
GAUGE
$16\:\mathrm{dc}=4^{\mathfrak{s}}=10$ rounds on size E hook
ABBREVIATIONS
$\mathrm{ch}=\mathrm{chain}$ $\mathrm{d}\mathbf{c}=$ double crochet hdc $=$ half double crochet $\mathbf{sc}=$ single crochet sl st $=$ slip stitch $\operatorname{st}(\mathbf{s})=$ stitch(es)
INSTRUCTIONS
Leaving a $6^{\mathfrak{s}}$ tail hanging, make a small loop of yarn. Using the above image as a guide, pinch the point where the loop crosses over in your left hand. Dc 8 times into that loop. Holding the work so far at the edge, pull the tail until the original hole closes. S st into the frst ch to complete the first round. (This beginning adapted from Debbie Stoller, The Happy Hooker, Pp. 52-53.) · Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as $1^{\mathrm{{st}}}$ dc), 2 dc in each dc around,sl st in $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ ch of turning join - 16 sts. Round 2: Repeat instructions for round 1 - 32 sts. Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as $1^{\mathrm{\,st}}\,\mathrm{dc}$ $2~\mathrm{dc}$ in next dc, $^{*}$ dc in next dc, $2~\mathrm{dc}$ in next dc \*, rep from $^{*}$ around, sl st in $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ ch of turning join - 48 sts. Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as $1^{\mathrm{\,st}}\,\mathrm{dc}$ )$2~\mathrm{dc}$ in next dc, \* dc in each of next $2~\mathrm{dc}$ , 2 dc in next dc \*, rep from \* around, sl st in $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ ch of turning join - 64 sts. Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as $1^{\mathrm{\,st}}\,\mathrm{dc}$ $2~\mathrm{dc}$ in next dc, $^{*}$ dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc \*, rep from \* around, sl st in $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ ch of turning join - 80 sts. Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as $1^{\mathrm{\,st}}\,\mathrm{dc}$ $2~\mathrm{dc}$ in next dc, $^{*}$ dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc \*, rep from \* around, sl st in $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ ch of turning join - 90 sts. Work even for 10 rounds, or until hat is $7^{\circ}$ from top center of hat to bottom edge. (For a teenager or adult, work until hat is $8^{\circ}$ from top center to bottom edge.) Begin brim: Ch 1, $\ast~2$ sc in dc, 1 sc in dc \*. Rep from $^{*}$ around - 135 sts. From here on, work in hdc until brim measures $1\,^{1}/{}_{2}\,^{\bullet}$ . (This suggested brim measurement is for a child under 7. You can certainly make the brim wider or narrower as you prefer. For an older child or adult, a longer brim will make the hat look more proportional to the wearer.) Slip last st to complete final round. Weave in ends.
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