As promised in my last article, I’m back with a new crochet hat for kids and teens, but this time it’s a bear ears bucket hat made with velvet yarn (chenille yarn) to add to the cuteness of it all. It’s a really easy and quick project to make, so I would say it’s a beginner friendly pattern to follow along and to finish in a day or two. Crocheters, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get to work to make this adorable crochet bear bucket hat for your loved little ones!
Material
- Velvet (chenille yarn) – I used the brand Kartopu Yumurcak (1 skein should be enough – 100g)
- 6 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
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Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
R: round / row
Notes – Crochet Bear Bucket Hat
Every round ends with a slip stitch to join the round.
Every row ends with a ch1 then turn.
This hat is ideal for kids starting 8 years old and teens.
Crochet Bear Bucket Hat
The Hat
Start by making a magic circle.
Round 1: 6 sc (6)
Round 2: sc inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, sc inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, sc inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, sc inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, sc inc) x 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, sc inc) x 6 (54)
R10: (8 sc, sc inc) x 6 (60)
You get a base round of approximately 16,5 cm.
R11 to 22: 60 sc (60)
R23: (3 sc, sc inc) x 15 (75)
R24: (2 sc, sc inc) x 25 (100)
R25: (9 sc, sc inc) x 10 (110)
R26: (10 sc, sc inc) x 10 (120)
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
The Ears
Make a magic circle. We will work in rows, so no slip stitch at the end of the 1st row. End it with a ch 1 then turn to start the next row.
Row 1: 5 sc (5)
Row 2: 1 sc, sc inc x 3, 1 sc (8)
R3: 1 sc, sc inc x 6, 1 sc (14)
R4: 4 sc, sc inc x 2, 2 sc, sc inc x 2, 4 sc (18)
R5: 18 sc (18)
Cut the yarn and leave a tail for sewing. Make 2 ears this way, and sew them on the top of the hat, one on each side of the crochet bear bucket hat.
Yay, you’ve finished your crochet bear bucket hat, congrats! This cute little creation is sure to bring a smile to your little ones’ faces with its cute design and the softest yarn ever. The adorable bear ears are the cherry on top, making it even more fun and cozy. You’ve created something truly special, both comfy and absolutely adorable! Whether you made it as a gift or for yourself, it’s sure to be loved.
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I want to know how do you make the hat with a cone forming in the first three rows I’ve made 5 times and every time I get a cone
That’s odd; it’s meant to be a flat, regular circle, not a cone. The initial rounds follow the typical patterns used for any rounded object, so the issue likely doesn’t stem from the pattern itself. Have you checked to ensure that the stitch count matches the number specified in the brackets?
Are we supposed to crochet in the front loops after rd 22?
Hello,
No, you crochet in both loops. The amount of increases will create the hat brim naturally, no need to work in the FLO. 😉
Try making the magic circle with 12 stitches instead of 6. When using bulky yarns, it’s common for projects in the round to be a little more cone-shaped than projects made with thinner, more “fluid” yarn, if that makes sense.
Same lol
I’m confused on rows 23 & 24. How do they both have 75 if you’re increasing in both rows? When I start row 24, there are not enough stitches to do the last increase. Is row 24 just suppose to be single crochet’s all the way around?
Ohhh so sorry, I inadvertently included an extra round. I’ve rectified the mistake in the article by adjusting round 24 to match what round 25 was before the update. Please refresh the page to view the changes. Thank you very much for letting me know about my mistake. 🙂
Thank you for the fast response! 😊 it’s a beautiful pattern! Thank you for your help!
My pleasure! 🌸🌷 I’m happy that you like it 😊
Is it ok if I don’t use velvet yarn i’m using a typical yarn you use for bags and scarfs will it still be the same or do I have to change my hook size?
You can certainly use a different type of yarn to make this hat. However, if you want to follow the same pattern, the yarn weight (so a chunky/bulky one) and hook size should be the same.
Ok thank you!
Hi im a begginer and i did it but what means an example (1 sc sc inc) and then x6 what it means im confused and when i ignored x6 i didnt get the shape 🙁
Hello 😊 (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 means:
By the end of the round, you will have:
Hope this helps, let me know if I answered your question clearly or if I misunderstood it. Will try my best to help you better.
Hi, I was just wondering what your gauge is like? I’m using a bernat chunky yarn with an 8mm hook but I’m not sure how long the side should be.
Hello, the gauge is 10 x 10 cm = 10 sc x 11 row for a 6 mm crochet hook. When you mention the side, are you referring to the length of the hat or the diameter of the hat’s crown?
I was referring to the length of the hat
Hello! I would love to make this pattern for my friend, but I’d like to make it a little larger to accommodate their head and hair. Do you have recommendations for how to do this? Multiply the number of stitches in each row by 1.25? I’m new to crocheting, so not sure what the best methods are to scale up or down in size. Thank you for your help and for sharing this lovely pattern!
Hello 😊
If you want to make the hat bigger, you’ll need to add an increase round to the base (crown). This means that after round 10, you should add one or more increase rounds, depending on the desired size. For example, after round 10, you can work round 11 as follows: R11: (9 sc, sc inc) x 6 (66 stitches), etc. Keep in mind that the final four rounds will also change since the stitch count will be different after adding an increase round. You’ll need to adjust those rounds accordingly. Hope this helps! You’re welcome! 🌸🌷
That makes sense, thanks so much!! I was also wondering if you have any suggestions for making the hat more of a “cone” or “flat-top” shape? My friend has a few other bucket hats that are a looser fit, so I was hoping to recreate that type of shape (I tried to draw it below) to avoid the hat being too form-fitting on the head:
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Sorry about the silly request 😅 Thanks again for your help!
Oops, sorry, the little shape I tried to draw didn’t format correctly. I think this emoji is basically what I mean, where the sides of the hat leading up to the ruffled edge slope outwards a bit more: ⏢
Hello, sorry for the late reply! To achieve a shape similar to the one you showed me, start with a smaller base for the crown. Then, alternate between increasing rounds and rounds without increases. This will create a more pyramid-like shape for the edges. Hope this helps!
Thank you @atelierdelilah, that’s exactly what I was looking for! I appreciate the help!
Cute hat and thanks for the free pattern. Is there a way to get written instructions, also when I’m at the end of a row I should make a slip stitch, chain 1 and turn?
Hello Kathy, you’re welcome 🌸 The written PDF version is available on my Creative Fabrica page here: https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/bear-bucket-hat-for-kids-crochet-pattern/ . When you mention “row,” are you referring to the ears? If that’s the case, then yes, each row ends with a ch 1, followed by a turn to begin the next row. The bucket hat, on the other hand, is worked in rounds, meaning you continue in the same direction for each new round, and each round ends with a sl st to join. Hope this clarifies things! 😊
Hi, how do I fix the diagonal seam going in a curl around one side of it? Wish I could attach a picture. Making another hat but figured I’d ask because it’s bothering me
Hello Jess, the seam you’re referring to is the usual one that forms when you finish your rounds with a slip stitch. To make it less noticeable, you can use a technique to create seamless rounds. There’s an example of this technique in the video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V1JgDB7eNw . Hope this helps!
Thank you so much. Yes that helps alot.
Does it make it look different if I turn each time and do it that way also? Or does that mess with the way the hat looks?
No don’t worry it won’t affect the hat’s final appearance. It will just hide the seam on the inside, giving the hat a cleaner finish.
hey, I want to make this for my 3 year old! how to make it smaller, please help me out!!
Hi there 🌷! To make the hat smaller for your 3 year old, you’ll want to start by adjusting the base crown of the hat to fit the size of your baby’s head. Once the crown is the right diameter, stop increasing and work on the middle part of the hat until it reaches the level of their ears.
For the bottom part, you’ll need to adapt the pattern to match the number of stitches you have. Unfortunately, I can’t provide exact instructions for that part, as it would require writing a whole new pattern. But with a bit of trial and error, you should be able to adjust it to fit perfectly!
I hope this helps, and I’d love to see how it turns out! 😊
Hi!
I see above that you have answered how to increase the size. I have the math done for the increases. Now i am wondering if you could explain how to adjust the last four steps?
Sorry if it’s easy, im learning and i really want this to turn out right!
I see above you answered my question! sorry!
Hello 😊 haha, no worries at all! I hope you’re able to make it work and that it turns out absolutely beautiful!
Hello! I was working on the hat but the hat has stayed flat hexagon/circle shape even after I had done rounds 11-22. Am I doing something wrong?
Here’s a tip to prevent your beanie’s crown from looking hexagonal: shift the placement of your increases every two rounds. For example, if round 3 follows the pattern (1 sc, inc) x 6, then instead of doing (2 sc, inc) x 6 for round 4, stagger the increases like this: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6. This small adjustment helps create a perfectly round shape instead of a hexagonal one.
Here’s another example: if round 5 follows the pattern (3 sc, inc) x 6, then to keep the increases staggered, round 6 should be (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6. And so on for the following increase rounds.
Hello! I was making the hat but then I ran into a problem. I had finished rounds 1-10 and then started to do 11-22 but while I was doing it there was no curve to it, it stayed a flat circle. Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to FLO for rounds 11-22?
Hi there! If your rounds stay flat when they shouldn’t, it likely means there was a mistake either before or during rounds 11 to 22. In crochet, increases are what keep a round flat, so if those rounds aren’t curving as expected, you might be unintentionally adding stitches when there shouldn’t be any. Or, you may have added too many increases in the earlier rounds. Let’s go back to the beginning: At the end of rounds 1 to 10, do you have the exact stitch count listed in the brackets each time?
Do not make rounds 11 to 22 in FLO!