I went on a long rant in my Gimmie a Swirly Beanie pattern post about yarn selection, I'll touch on it only briefly here. I do recommend the 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand in worsted weight (size 4) for this pattern, however the bucket hat is much more forgiving with different yarns than the beanie because it doesn't taper down with the brim. So, you can really take or leave my yarn recommendation on this one as long as you are meeting gauge.
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Abbreviations-US Terms
MR- Magic Ring
SM- Stitch Marker
SlSt- Slip Stitch
FLO- Front Loop Only
SC- Single Crochet
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC- Double Crochet
EDC- Extended Double Crochet
FO- Fasten Off
Materials
4mm Hook
Worsted Weight (Size 4) Yarn, 3 colors
Recommended yarn 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand in worsted weight. This is a thinner size 4 yarn, so substitute accordingly.
1 - Stitch Marker
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Sizing guide:
Small/Medium is for 19-21" head circumference
Large/XL is for 22-24" head circumference
Notes:
Hook size may have to be adjusted depending on yarn/tension. Gauge check is at Rnd 4. If you are only ¼" off gauge, it shouldn’t affect the outcome too much.
The following video is Rounds 1 & 2 to get you started...
Always start with Color A and work in order; A, B, C.
The pattern is worked in a continuous spiral. We will not be joining at the end of a Rnd until we reach the second to last Rnd of the pattern. I recommend using a SM in the first St with Color A at the beginning of each Rnd to help keep track.
Rnds 1-6 are the same for both sizes.
Rnd 1
Into MR with Color A;
SC, HDC, DC, EDC and pull loop loose,
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (12 Sts)
Rnd 2
*Pick up loop;
2 DC into next 4 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (24 Sts)
Rnd 3
*Pick up loop;
(DC into next, 2 DC into next) x4 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (36 Sts)
Rnd 4
*Pick up loop;
(DC next 2 Sts, 2 DC into next) x4 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (48 Sts)
Gauge Check at the end of this Round. Measure from the last St of Color A
directly across the center to the middle St of Color C (See Photo right, pink line indicates where to measure). Should be approximately 3 ¾ inches.
Rnd 5
*Pick up loop;
(DC next 3 Sts, 2 DC into next) x4 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (60 Sts)
Rnd 6
*Pick up loop;
(DC next 4 Sts, 2 DC into next) x4 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (72 Sts)
If you are making Small/Med, stop here and continue to Small/Med directions...
Rnd 7
*Pick up loop;
DC next 2 Sts,
(2 DC into next, DC next 5 Sts) x3,
2 DC into next, DC next 3 Sts & pull loop loose*
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (84 Sts)
Small/Medium
Rnd 7
Pick up loop; DC next 24 Sts & pull loop loose,
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (72 Sts)
Rnds 8-13
Repeat Rnd 7
Note: If you want a longer band, repeat 1x more; for shorter band omit 1 repeat.
Proceed to Brim instructions for Small/Med...
Large/XL
Rnd 8
Pick up loop; DC next 28 Sts & pull loop loose,
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (84 Sts)
Rnds 9-14
Repeat Rnd 8
Note: If you want a longer band, repeat 1x more; for shorter band omit 1 repeat.
Proceed to Brim instructions for Large/XL...
Small/Med Brim
Rnd 14
*Pick up loop;
FLO-HDC next 24 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (72 Sts)
Rnd 15
*Pick up loop;
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 3 Sts) x6 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (90 Sts)
Rnd 16
*Pick up loop;
HDC next 3 Sts,
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 4 Sts) x5,
2 HDC into next,
HDC next St & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (108 Sts)
Rnd 17
*Pick up loop;
HDC into next,
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 5 Sts) x5,
2 HDC into next,
HDC next 4 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (126 Sts)
Rnd 18
*Pick up loop;
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 13 Sts) x3 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (135 Sts)
Rnd 19
*Pick up loop;
HDC next 8 Sts, 2 HDC into next) x5 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (150 Sts)
Rnd 20
*Pick up loop;
HDC next 50 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (150 Sts)
Note: If you want a longer brim, repeat this Rnd 1x.
Rnd 21
Pick which color you will use for the trim,
With each of the other Colors;
SC into the next St & FO those 2 Colors. (2 Sts)
Rnd 22
With remaining Color;
(2 SC into next, SC into next 49 Sts) x3, SlSt into 1St SC to join (153 Sts)
Rnd 23
SlSt (loosely) into each St around & FO (153 Sts)
Large/XL Brim
Rnd 15
*Pick up loop;
FLO-HDC next 28 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (84 Sts)
Rnd 16
*Pick up loop;
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 3 Sts) x7 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (105 Sts)
Rnd 17
*Pick up loop;
HDC next 3 Sts,
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 4 Sts) x6,
2 HDC into next,
HDC into next St & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (126 Sts)
Rnd 18
*Pick up loop;
HDC into next St,
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 5 Sts) x6,
2 HDC into next,
HDC next 4 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (147 Sts)
Rnd 19
*Pick up loop;
2 HDC into next, HDC next 48 Sts & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (150 Sts)
Rnd 20
*Pick up loop;
(2 HDC into next, HDC next 9 Sts) x 5 & pull loop loose, *
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (165 Sts)
Rnd 21
*Pick up loop;
HDC next 55 Sts & pull loop loose,
Repeat from * to * with Colors B & C (165 Sts)
Rnd 22
Repeat Rnd 21
Rnd 23
Pick which color you will use for the trim,
with each of the other Colors make 1 SC into the next St & FO those 2 Colors. (2 Sts)
Rnd 24
With remaining Color;
(2 SC into next, SC into next 54 Sts) x3, SlSt into 1St SC to join (168 Sts)
Rnd 25
SlSt (loosely) into each St around & FO (168 Sts)
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