Crochet Patterns, Patterns From My Book: Summer Crochet / March 17, 2025

Bellflower Bucket Hat – Crochet Pattern (from my book: Summer Crochet)

Hi all!

This post includes everything you need to know about the Bellflower Bucket Hat, a floral-inspired crochet pattern for a bucket hat with a playful lace panel, thoughtfully sized for the whole family (5 sizes)!

This is the sister pattern to the Bellflower Bucket Hat (found here)—a matching structured, cylindrical bag featuring a matching eye-catching lace panel and some fun leather details!  


This pattern is available as an independent PDF (Ravelry, Etsy, and other links included below) and is an original design from my new book Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes, released in spring 2025. This book includes 19 size-inclusive, warm-weather garment and accessory patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each garment pattern is written with an inclusive size range from XS to 5XL and each size has been thoroughly tested, thoroughly tech edited, and fully charted! We had hundreds of crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful.

You can buy this book with confidence, knowing that each pattern was written for you and your unique body measurements.

Some Quick Links Before You Begin:

  • Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
  • Add your finished project and view other completed projects on Ravelry here!
  • Use the pattern hashtag #BellflowerbucketHat on Instagram to show off your makes! Be sure to check out the book hashtag, #SummerCrochetBook, too!
  • Shop Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted yarn here!
    • Be sure to scroll down to see other great yarn substitutes!
  • For any questions about this pattern, please email knitsnknotswpg@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you asap!

Where Can I Find the Physical Book?

(Both physical and e-book versions are available!)

  • Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (US) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Barnes And Noble here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet at Chapters (CA) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (CA) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (UK) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Indie Bound here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Blackwell’s here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Books-A-Million here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Books Inc. here.
  • Shop even more platforms here.

Order my first book – Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs for Everyday Wear – here!

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About

Whether you’re lounging on the beach or headed out for Sunday brunch, the Bellflower Bucket Hat will bring a cool, coastal aesthetic to your outfit, leaning either casual or elegant depending on how you choose to style it. A playful lace panel resembling budding flowers elevates the look of this vintage-inspired design. There are no bad hair days with the Bellflower Bucket Hat, thoughtfully sized for the whole family.

This is the sister pattern to the Bellflower Bucket Bag (found here)—a matching bag using the same lace stitch pattern!

Materials

Yarn: Worsted held double—Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted in colorway “String (1300)”

  • 100% cotton
  • 170 yds (155 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
  • Find this yarn on lovecrafts.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.

Yardage Required: 2 skeins (for all sizes) or approximately 240 (250, 275, 300, 315) yds (219 [229, 251, 274, 288] m)

Yarn Substitution: Scroll down for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during pattern testing. 

Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, 8 locking stitch markers (1 being distinct from the others to use for BOR marker)

 

Yarn Substitution

Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted has the following properties:

  • 100% cotton
  • 170 yds (155 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein

Substitute Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted with any similar medium worsted-weight (category #4) yarn that matches gauge. Cottons will work best for this project, particularly those that feel “stiff,” to lend some structure to your finished hat. Note that worsted weight is often referred to as “aran” in the U.K. or “10-ply” in Australia.

 

Appropriate Yarn Substitutes:

This list below includes some yarns I added myself in addition to the yarns used and recommended by testers. I tried to link them whenever possible.

* Reminder that you will need a total of 240 (250, 275, 300, 315) yds (219 [229, 251, 274, 288] m) of your chosen yarn.

Gauge

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 13 sc and 14 rows, in the round

For Swatch

With yarn held double, work the first 7 rnds of Crown, as described below, creating a small circle. 

With yarn held double, make a Magic Ring (or ch 4 and sl st into first ch to create ring). See the Magic Ring tutorial at the back of the book or on page 10 of the PDF pattern.

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into ring; do not join. [6 sc]

Rnd 2: Inc in first st (place your distinct marker in first st of inc to mark BOR), *inc in next st (PM in first st of inc); rep from * to BOR (6 markers placed). [12 sc]

Remove each marker as you come to it and replace it into the indicated st.

Rnd 3: *Inc in next st (PM in first st of inc), sc to next marker; rep from * to BOR. [18 sc]

Rep Rnd 3 until you have completed a total of 7 rnds. [42 sc]

The first 7 rnds of your circle should measure approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Once you match gauge, you can continue using this swatch to crochet the rest of your hat.

Terms + Abbreviations Used

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

  • BOR: beginning of round
  • ch: chain
  • ch-sp: chain space
  • dc: double crochet (tr in U.K. terms)
  • inc: increase – work 2 single crochets into the same stitch
    • In U.K. terms, this means to work 2 double crochets into same stitch
  • PM: place marker
  • rep: repeat
  • rnd: round
  • RS: right side
  • sc: single crochet (dc in U.K. terms)
  • sk: skip
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • tch: turning chain
  • WS: wrong side

Special Stitches:

  • Buds: (CL, ch 3, CL) into designated stitch
  • CL: cluster – double crochet 3 stitches together (all worked into the same stitch)
    • In U.K. terms, this means to treble crochet 3 stitches together (all worked into the same stitch)
    • To work a cluster, yarn over, insert hook into designated stitch, yarn over and draw the loop through the stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remaining on hook), yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and draw the loop through the stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops remaining on hook), yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and draw the loop through the stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook (4 loops remaining on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
This image shows the Bellflower Bucket Hat and the Palm Springs Handbag – both are patterns from Summer Crochet, and both are available independently as PDF patterns on all my regular platforms!

 

Sizing Chart + Schematic

The following chart is a screenshot straight from the PDF pattern.

Pattern Testers

Below is a collection of photos that my pattern testers graciously allowed me to share with you! Below each photo I have linked each person’s social media account as well as listed their particular yarn choice and any notes they left regarding how well they thought it worked in the pattern. Thank you so much to all these lovely testers who helped make this pattern as clear and easy-to-follow as possible!

 
Tiff from @Tiffmarraffa used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in the colorway “Hay Bale” and said it worked great!
Tiff from @Tiffmarraffa used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in the colorway “Hay Bale” and said it worked great!
Tiff from @Tiffmarraffa used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in the colorway “Hay Bale” and said it worked great!
Danielle from @Lillyreycrochetco made the baby size and used Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in the colorway “Purple Haze” and “Eagle Grey” held together. She recommends this yarn for this project!
Delilah Cota – @delightfullystitched
Emily from @emily_makes_things_ used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in colorway “Terracotta” and recommends this yarn for this project!
Emily from @emily_makes_things_ used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in colorway “Terracotta” and recommends this yarn for this project!
Emily from @emily_makes_things_ used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in colorway “Terracotta” and recommends this yarn for this project!
Kristen from @@kristin.dragomir used Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Secret Cotton in colorway “Taupe” for her Bellflower Bucket Hat! She made the Baby size.
Kristen from @@kristin.dragomir used Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Secret Cotton in colorway “Taupe” for her Bellflower Bucket Hat! She made the Baby size.
Renee from @Willasugarknits made the solid version in size adult large without the lace panel in Loops & Threads Classic Cotton. 
Renee from @Willasugarknits made the solid version in size adult large without the lace panel in Loops & Threads Classic Cotton. 
Kasey from @TheSkeiniac made the baby size and used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. She says it turned out more dense than she would have liked. 
Kasey from @TheSkeiniac made the baby size and used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. She says it turned out more dense than she would have liked. 
Meghan from @a_knotty_mess made the toddler size and used Premier Yarn Premier Home in colorway “Cream”. She said it worked great!
Janessa from @Thecraftymann made the toddler size and used Bernat Handicrafter for her hat!
Delilah from @delightfullystitched made the toddler size and used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in the colorway “Potpourri”. She recommends this yarn for this project!
Janessa from @Thecraftymann made the toddler size and used Bernat Handicrafter for her hat!
Jazz from @addingabitofjazz made the baby size!
Jazz from @addingabitofjazz made the baby size!
Michelle from @michellebyers_ made the child size and used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in colorway “Fruit Punch”. She recommends this yarn for this project!
Michelle from @michellebyers_ made the child size and used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in colorway “Fruit Punch”. She recommends this yarn for this project!
Michelle from @michellebyers_ made the child size and used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in colorway “Fruit Punch”. She recommends this yarn for this project!
Svenja from @Svenjasstitches used Drops Cotton Light in colorway “Dark Turquoise (14)” and recommends this yarn for this hat!
ML from @minimalismwithyarn used Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in “Jog Grey”. She says this yarn makes the hat feel a bit heavy but is wearable, soft to the touch and keeps a sturdy shape. She added a couple extra rounds to the brim for more of a sunhat look!
ML from @minimalismwithyarn used Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in “Jog Grey”. She says this yarn makes the hat feel a bit heavy but is wearable, soft to the touch and keeps a sturdy shape. She added a couple extra rounds to the brim for more of a sunhat look!
Stephanie from @willowpeakdesign made size adult regular and used Lion Brand Re-Up. She says it worked well and had great structure. 
Stephanie from @willowpeakdesign made size adult regular and used Lion Brand Re-Up. She says it worked well and had great structure. 
Wardah from @w.crochet_creativity used Ice Yarns Lorena Worsted in colorway “Burgundy” for her hat. She says it gave the hat a beautiful shape but was tough on the hands when used double stranded!

#SummerCrochetBook | #BellflowerBucketHat

Thanks so much for reading!

Find the pattern PDF on Ravelry, Etsy, or my website!

Shop Summer Crochet in These Places:

  • Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (US) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Barnes And Noble here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet at Chapters (CA) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (CA) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Amazon (UK) here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Indie Bound here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Blackwell’s here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Books-A-Million here.
  • Shop Summer Crochet on Books Inc. here.
  • Shop even more platforms here.

If you liked this design, you might also like the other hat pattern in the book: the Bellflower Bucket Bag (found here)—a matching structured, cylindrical bag featuring the same lace stitch pattern and some fun leather details! !

x

Janine

You can find my full print book, Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs For Everyday Wear on the shelves of all major retailers or see purchasing options here! 

You can find my full print book, Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes on the shelves of all major retailers or see purchasing options here!

For exclusive discounts on all new patterns, join the Knits ‘N Knots newsletter list here!

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Janine is a knit + crochet indie designer and blogger from Winnipeg, Canada.

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