The granny stitch, worked as an open cluster pattern instead of solid squares, turns a bucket hat into a breathable mesh without switching to a filet or V-stitch technique. These eight patterns use that same base stitch but land on noticeably different finished hats, depending on hook size, yarn weight, and whether the yarn is held single or double.
Granny stitch bucket hat patterns to explore
1. Wallflower Granny Stitch Hat
Michelle Moore’s Wallflower hat is worked top down in the granny stitch cluster pattern: you increase to the number of clusters your size needs, then finish with a single crochet brim for sun protection. Two strands of worsted cotton are held together throughout, on a 6 mm hook (5.5 mm for the brim), which gives the mesh a doubled-up structure and a flexible brim. Sizes go from 0 to 6 months through adult, and the page has a gauge swatch section, a video and yarn substitutes. The free written pattern is for blog subscribers.
2. Granny Stitch Bucket Hat
Viv’s bucket hat is a mesh hat in the granny stitch, worked in a single strand of medium weight cotton on a 5.5 mm hook and using about 80 grams, so one skein is enough. It measures roughly 33.5 by 20 cm and fits a 51 to 55 cm (about 20 inch) head. The stitch counts appear in curly brackets at the end of each row, and a video tutorial is included. There is also a two-toned option described on the page.
3. Granny Square Bucket Hat
This Ribblr pattern is a free, one-size-fits-all granny square bucket hat, and you can make it in any yarn and color choice. Ribblr’s interactive format converts between centimeters and inches automatically. One reviewer on the page made it a bit bigger for a man and was happy with it, which shows how easy the sizing is to adjust.
4. Granny Stitch Bucket Hat
Your Crochet’s granny stitch bucket hat is a twist on the classic granny stitch worked with double crochet, in worsted cotton yarn such as Bernat Handicrafter. It uses two hooks, 6.5 mm for the body and 5.5 mm for the brim, and finishes with a charming ruffle on the brim. The designer says it needs only basic crochet skills. The ruffle is the styling detail that makes it different from the plainer brims in this roundup.
5. Granny Square Bucket Hat
Susan’s granny square hat is worked from five puff stitch squares, one for the top and four for the sides, which you seam with an invisible seam before adding an edged brim. It uses Lily Sugar’n Cream (#4 cotton) in several colors and a 4.25 mm hook (G/6 for the foundation ring). The page rates the skill level as intermediate for the granny stitch, rounds, seaming and brim, and the finished hat is about 21 inches around.
6. Granny Square Bucket Hat
Zamiguz’s granny square bucket hat combines puff stitches with half and treble crochet, using a pentagon crown and five granny squares finished with a spiral brim. Changing hook size adapts it to two head measurements: a 4.5 mm (G+/7) hook for the adult large or a 3.75 mm (F) hook for small adult/teen. It uses medium weight (#4) yarn, and the designer usually prefers 100% cotton but also tried cotton blends and acrylic. You’ll need scissors handy because of the constant color changes.
7. Granny Square Bucket Hat
Louise Bollanos’ granny square bucket hat is easy (advanced beginner). It shapes the crown in single crochet in a spiral, then seams on five double crochet granny squares. It uses one hook size only, 5 mm (US H/8), with a gauge of 14 stitches and 20 rounds over 4 inches, and We Are Knitters’ The Cotton in three colors. The circumference is 18 inches and the height from top to brim edge is 9 inches. Cotton holds the shape and folds flat for packing.
8. Granny Square Bucket Hat
Jessica Underwood’s bucket hat is built with a hexagonal crown in puff stitches and double crochet, six puff-stitch granny squares joined into a ring, single crochet borders and a graduated brim worked in continuous rounds. She recommends 100% cotton or a cotton blend because it is breathable, durable and holds its shape, and she avoids acrylic for bucket hats. Her sample uses I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby (worsted, #4) on a 4 mm hook.
