BUDDING BLOSSOMS HAT- Crochet Pattern
Hi! Elisa, from Strings and Cuddles, is here to bring you a new crochet pattern!
Warm weather is finally here and one of the things I love to make during this season is a bucket or summer hat. I also like to use cotton yarn for this kind of project.
Let me introduce you to the BUDDING BLOSSOMS HAT! This bucket hat is made using the Herringbone Half Double Crochet with the addition of the 3D Flower Stitch. These 3D flowers serve as an enhancement or embellishment to this simple bucket hat. I used the same color for the flower stitches as the main color of the hat, but it is also a great idea to use another color, maybe a contrasting color to give a more striking overall appearance to the hat.
So, without further ado, let us get to the pattern instructions so you too can make this summer hat!
BUDDING BLOSSOMS HAT
~ CROCHET PATTERN ~
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS
Worsted Weight (#4) Cotton Yarn, approximately 200 – 400 yards (I used Yarnspirations Peaches & Creme)
Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Clover Mini Patchwork Scissors
Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker
Tape Measure
Clover Jumbo Bent-Tip Tapestry Needle
GAUGE: 15 Hbhdc sts x 13 rows = 4 x 4 inches OR R1 – R6 = 4 inches (in diameter)
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Toddler (1 – 3 Y/O): Approximately 17 (circumference) x 8 (height) inches
Child (3 – 10 Y/O): Approximately 19 (circumference) x 9.5 (height) inches
Adult: Approximately 21 (circumference) x 10.5 (height) inches
STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
DC – Double Crochet
Hbhdc – Herringbone Half Double Crochet
MR – Magic Ring
R – Row/Round
Rep – Repeat
Sl st(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Hbhdc – Herringbone Half Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and draw through the stitch and first loop on hook, yarn over, draw through remaining loops on hook.
3D-Flst – 3D Flower Stitch: work 2 dc into same st, *( ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st )* All into the post of the last dc just made; rep from * to * 1 more time into the same dc post. *( ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st )* All into the post of the other dc just made, rep from * to * 2 more times, then ch1. One 3D-Flst (with 5 petals) is complete. See the photo tutorial below.
NOTES
- Read the pattern carefully before starting.
- The beginning ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
- This pattern is worked in the round, from the top down, joined with a slip stitch in each round. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round and move as work progresses.
- Asterisks * * indicates pattern repeats. You need to repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
- Parentheses ( ) are used to work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed or work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
ESTABLISHING THE CROWN OF THE HAT
R1: With a MR, ch 1, 8 Hbhdc into the ring. Sl st in the 1st st to join. Pull tight the yarn tail to close the round. – 8 sts
R2: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 16 sts
R3: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next st, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 24 sts
R4: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 2 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 2 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 32 sts
R5: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the 3 next sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 3 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 40 sts
R6: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 4 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 4 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 48 sts
R7: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 5 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 5 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 56 sts
R8: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 6 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 6 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 64 sts
For the Toddler size, stop here and proceed to the body and brim of the hat.
R9: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 7 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 7 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 72 sts
For the Child size, stop here and proceed to the body and brim of the hat.
R10: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 8 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 8 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 80 sts
For the Adult size, stop here and proceed to the body and brim of the hat.
BODY and BRIM OF THE HAT
TODDLER SIZE
R9 – R17: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 64 sts
R18: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 2 sts, 3D-Flst, *1 Hbhdc in the next 6 sts, 3D-Flst*; Rep from * to * until 3 sts remain, 1 Hbhdc in the last 4 sts. – 64 sts
R19: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 64 sts
R20: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 7 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 7 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 72 sts
R21: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 7 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 8 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 80 sts
R22: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 88 sts
R23: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 9 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 10 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 96 sts
R24: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 11 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 104 sts
R25: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 104 sts
R26: Ch 1, (sl st, ch 1) in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 104 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
CHILD SIZE
R10 – R19: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 72 sts
R20: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 3 sts, 3D-Flst, *1 Hbhdc in the next 7 sts, 3D-Flst*; Rep from * to * until 4 sts remain, 1 Hbhdc in the last 4 sts. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 72 sts
R21: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 72 sts
R22: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 7 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 8 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 80 sts
R23: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 88 sts
R24: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 9 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 10 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 96 sts
R25: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 11 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 104 sts
R26: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 11 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 12 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 112 sts
R27: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 13 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 13 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 120 sts
R28: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 120 sts
R29: Ch 1, (sl st, ch 1) in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 120 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
ADULT SIZE
R11 – R21: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 80 sts
R22: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 4 sts, 3D-Flst, *1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts, 3D-Flst*; Rep from * to * until 4 sts remain, 1 Hbhdc in the last 4 sts. – 80 sts
R23: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 80 sts
R24: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 9 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 88 sts
R25: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 9 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 10 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 96 sts
R26: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 11 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 104 sts
R27: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 11 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 12 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 112 sts
R28: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 13 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 13 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 120 sts
R29: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 13 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 14 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 128 sts
R30: Ch 1, 2 Hbhdc in the 1st st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 15 sts, *2 Hbhdc in the next st, 1 Hbhdc in the next 15 sts*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 136 sts
R31: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in the 1st st and in the next 15 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st, *1 Hbhdc in the next 16 sts, 2 Hbhdc in the next st*; Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 144 sts
R32: Ch 1, 1 Hbhdc in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 144 sts
R33: Ch 1, (sl st, ch 1) in each st around. Sl st in the 1st st to join. – 144 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Congratulations! You’ve just finished your new hat!
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