Biｇ Buｌｋy Buｃｋeｔ Haｔ by Lee Meredith
This super quick knit is a ｇreaｔ basiｃ haｔ for sｈｏwiｎｇ off an interesting buｌｋy yarn, and the simplicity makes it great for beginners! leethal.net! This hat is worked from the top down, on double pointed needles. If you prefer, you can switch to a circular needle once it gets big enough to fit. The brim is crocheted, which gives it stability and keeps it from curling. If you really hate crochet, you can work an inch or so in seed stitch, or another non-curling stitch pattern of your choice.
Note: This pdf is designed for easy reading on your computer screen, so only print the pages you need printed to save paper and ink.
Big Bulky Bucket Hat is copyright Lee Meredith 2008/2011 - for personal use only (ok to sell finished items for charity purposes) and no reprinting or redistributing of this pdf - thanks! Email Lee at leemeredith@gmail.com with any questions, etc.
You need
· Approx 80-100 yards of bulky (or super bulky) weight yarn (depending on brand's labeling choices) - thick handspun works well > set of size US 11 / 8mm double pointed needles (or size to get gauge) > optional 16" circular if you don't want to use double points for the whole hat > a crochet hook (in a size that will work with your yarn)
Gauge
! inches / 5cm in stockinette stitch (just under 3 sts/inch). If you want to make a hat like this in a different gauge (with not quite so bulky yarn, perhaps), just continue in the increase pattern in the first part until the hat is wide enough. When you think it's getting close, measure how many stitches are in one inch and do the simple math to figure out how many stitches you'll need to make it fit your head. (Check out my other free top-down hat pattern Buttonhead on knitty.com, for more specific instructions on how to make a hat in any gauge the same way.) Then work the stockinette stitch body until the hat is long enough (about 3 inches / 7.5cm shorter than you want your finished hat), work the bottom increase section for about 2 inches / 5cm, and the crochet trim about 1 inch / 2.5cm or as wide as you want it.
Sizing
The pattern will make an adult size hat - make slight adjustment to size by either adjusting the gauge, or by working up to fewer or more stitches in the increase section at the beginning.
Ａbbreviａtiｏns
k =knit st(s) = stitch(es) kfb = knit into front of stitch, then into back (increases 1) DPN = double pointed needle
Pattern
Cast on 4 sts on DPNs. Join around, kfb into each of the 4 cast-on sts. Tuw yuu illlyilt wailt tu wuik tlle auuve pait. Cast on 2 sts on each of 2 DPNs Kfb into 1st st with one DPN > Kfb into 2nd st with another DPN Kfb into 1st st on second needle with a third DPN Kfb into last st with the fourth DPN You now have 2 sts on each of 4 DPNs going around. Kfb first stitch of each DPN as you knit around, until you have 15 sts on each needle (60 sts total). Knit around for 9 rows, or for about 2.5 inches / 6.5cm, or until flattened hat measures approximately 5.5 inches / 14cm from top. Kfb first stitch of each DPN for one round. > If you are no longer using the DPNs, [kfb, k14 (or one less than a quarter of the total sts)], repeat 3 more times. Knit all for 2 rounds. Repeat those 3 rows two more times. Knit one more increase round (which will give you 19 sts per needle, 76 total). Bind off. Crochet a trim to prevent curling. > In the example, I single crocheted around twice, into the back loops only. Block as needed.
leethal patterns!
If you liked this pattern, be sure to check out other patterns by Lee Meredith, many of which are for any gauge and/or super versatile like this one. See them all on leethal.net, or queue them on ravelry! A few examples...
< Betiko is an any-gauge, any-size, completely customizable shawl
Custom Tritops hat
set is for a personalized hat in any gauge, custom fit, with 3 different top designs > < Skoodlet is an any-gauge hood with a buttoning scarflet
Twisted Ankles are bulky cabled leg warmers with shorter or longer size options >
< Ocean
Breezes hats can be made in cloche or beret styles, in vibrant stripes, or subtle solids There are many more where these came from, plus Quick Knits patterns which use 20 yards of yarn or less, and Lee's Game Knitting ebook!
