How to Crochet a Bucket Hat with Chenille Yarn

Super bulky yarn makes quick work of this soft chenille bucket hat. The pattern only has 14 rounds for child size and 15 rounds for adult size so you can crochet it in about an hour. Adding the double pom poms is the perfect finishing touch – especially when you choose black faux fur poms because they look like the ears of a certain famous mouse! (who shall not be named for copyright reasons lol) The best part about this tutorial on how to crochet a bucket hat is that there is no sewing involved (ain’t nobody got time for that!) Unless you count the buttons that you sew on the inside to attach the poms so they are removeable.

Shows an example of a chenille bucket hat made with this tutorial for how to crochet a bucket hat. The hat is emerald green and accented with 2 black faux fur pom poms.

I know that chenille yarn gets a bad wrap for being difficult to work with, but it really just takes some getting used to. The softness and sheen are unparalleled, so I find that chenille yarn really elevates the projects I use it on. Plus, if you can’t see your stitches, then neither can anyone else. So if you miss one or add one here and there, you really can’t tell. In this way, chenille yarn can actually be very forgiving! So it really might not be as tricky as you think to learn how to crochet a bucket hat with chenille yarn.

I’d love to see your versions of the Chenille Bucket Hat – so make sure you tag me if you make one! @nineinspired on IG & Tiktok and @nineinspiredblog on Pinterest and Facebook

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How to Crochet a Bucket Hat with Chenille Yarn

Materials

  • Premier Parfait Chunky Chenille (Super Bulky #6, Emerald)
  • 8 mm Crochet Hook 
  • Stitch Markers
  • 4” (10 cm) Pom Pom x2
  • 0.5” (1.5 cm) Button x2
  • Sewing Needle & Thread

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurements

Child: 6.5” crown (16.5 cm)

         7.5″ height (19 cm)

Adult: 7.5” crown (19 cm) 

8.5” height (21.5 cm)

Abbreviations 

US Terminology

ch = chain

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

Special Stitches

Hdc in the 3rd loop 

Gauge

The first three rounds of the pattern should be approximately 3.5” (9 cm) in diameter.

Notes

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Don’t join at the end of a round, just keep going. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. Child and adult size instructions for how to crochet a bucket hat are completely separate so they’re easier to keep track of. Just scroll down if you’re looking for the adult size.

Child Size

Start with a magic circle

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc 8 in the circle. Pull on your starting tail to close the magic circle. (8)

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (16)

Round 3: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st* repeat the starred section for a total of 8 times. (24)

Check your gauge here. Your circle should be approximately 3.5” (9 cm) in diameter. If it is bigger than that, try using a 6 or 7 mm hook (or crochet tighter). If it is smaller than that, try using a 9 or 10 mm hook (or crochet looser). 

Round 4: hdc in the next st, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts* repeat the starred section for a total of 7 times, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the last st (32) 

Round 5: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts* repeat the starred section for a total of 8 times. (40)

Round 6: hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. (40)

Rounds 7-11: hdc in each st around. (40)

Round 12: *hdc in the 3rd loop of the next st, 2 hdc in the 3rd loop of the next st* repeat the starred section for a total of 20 times. (60)

Rounds 13-14: hdc in each st around (60)

Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult Size

Start with a magic circle

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc 8 in the circle. Pull on your starting tail to close the magic circle. (8)

Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (16)

Round 3: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st* repeat the starred section for a total of 8 times. (24)

Check your gauge here. Your circle should be approximately 3.5” (9 cm) in diameter. If it is bigger than that, try using a 6 or 7 mm hook (or crochet tighter). If it is smaller than that, try using a 9 or 10 mm hook (or crochet looser). 

Round 4: hdc in the next st, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts* repeat the starred section for a total of 7 times, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the last st (32) 

Round 5: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts* repeat the starred section for a total of 8 times. (40)

Round 6: hdc in the next 2 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts* repeat the starred section for a total of 7 times, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the last 2 sts. (48)

Round 7: hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. (48)

Rounds 8-12: hdc in each st around. (48)

Round 13: *hdc in the 3rd loop of the next st, 2 hdc in the 3rd loop of the next st* repeat the starred section for a total of 24 times. (72)

Rounds 14-15: hdc in each st around. (72) 

Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom Poms

Turn the hat inside out and sew a button between rounds 4 and 5. Sew another button directly opposite the first button between rounds 4 and 5.

Turn the hat right side out. Pull the loop of a pom pom through to the inside of the hat where a button is. Hook the loop around the button to secure the pom pom. Repeat with the other pom pom. 

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