The Stripe Bucket Hat is a beginner friendly crochet pattern worked primarily in single crochet with a 5mm hook.

SIZE: The size is adult size with the possibility to adjust size adding or decreasing rows to the crown. The main size (adult) is set for head size circumference 56-58 cm.

GAUGE: The gauge is calculated by working a swatch flat in single crochet with 2 strands of the cotton and 5mm needles = 16 stitches x 18 rows in 10cm.

YARN: It is worked with 2 strands of sport weight mercerised cotton held together, in 2 or more colour ways depending on how many colours of stripes you desire.

Total number of skeins is 2 for each colour to be on the safe side, the more colours you use the more quantity of skein you will have left over.

The total weight of yarn for the whole hat is around 160 gr.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE WHATEVER COTTON YOU PREFER AS LONG AS IT FITS GAUGE.

Tension varies significantly from one person to another, modify hook or yarn type depending on your gauge or if result is too small try to loosen tension and vice-versa.

TECHNIQUES:
The pattern uses the following techniques:
Magic loop
Single crochet
Crab stitch

If you have questions related to the pattern, please dm on instagram @bufera.handmade or email progetto.bufera@gmail.com

This product is a digital pattern not an already made garment