I don't know if this is a me thing or an everyone thing, but inspiration always seems to strike when I'm neck deep in working on something else. Sometimes I just jot down a note or send myself an email reminder of the brilliant idea, but sometimes I have to drop everything I'm doing and execute immediately. Such was the case with the Annie Bucket Hat, a gloriously soft and fluffy faux fur hat that basically hasn't left my head for the last two weeks since the moment it was finished. I'm still drowning in other work, but I think everyone needs one of these babies asap so I put everything on pause to share it as a free pattern below. As always you can purchase an ad-free PDF here.

Update: the Annie Bucket Hat is now available as a kit! Click here to grab yours now!

Ok I know you guys are also just as excited as I am about this hat because I've never received so many comments and reactions on an Instagram story as I did when I shared the Annie Bucket Hat. Who knew that an Annie Hall meets Jamiroquai mashup could cause such a sensation!? To be fair, fuzzy bucket hats are trending, which is probably why I wanted to make one to begin with, but I had no idea it would be so universally adored by my whole audience.

I ended up wearing the hat out to dinner that same night and everyone I encountered commented on it and asked where I got it! I had all of my friends try it on, and I must say it looked cute on all of them.

Lion Brand's Go For Faux is the perfect yarn for this project, and even though it's a bit tough to see your stitches while crocheting, I promise it is worth it! The softness is unmatched and all mistakes are hidden so you just have to have faith and go for it. Or should I say, "go for faux" haha.

Since this hat looks good on everyone, I decided the pattern needed to be written up in multiple sizes so it can truly be made for anyone and everyone. Since Go For Faux is a category 6 super bulky weight yarn, the dimensions of the sizes jump quite significantly. If you find your head size is between sizes, don't worry! This hat is very forgiving and stretchy, so I would go down in size if you want a more snug fit or up in size if you want a looser fit. Surprisingly, this yarn is not hard to frog so you can always rip it out and start over if you decide you need a different size. It took me just over an hour to make the size 3 for myself, which actually fit everyone who tried it.

Although this pattern uses beginner level stitches, I'm considering it easy level since it requires a bit of knowledge and understanding of how to feel for your stitches so you know where to crochet since you can't see them. The only technique you need to know is how to single crochet in the round.

MATERIALS

1 (2, 2, 3) skeins Lion Brand Yarn Go For Faux in Mink (322-200)
(super bulky, weight 6; 65yds/60m per skein)
Size US L/11 (8mm) crochet hook
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE

8.25 sts + 8.5 rounds = 4”/10cm in single crochet

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
Head circumference suggested ease: (-)2 – (+)1”/(-)5 – (+2.5)cm
Pictured in size 3 on model with 21”/53cm head

A Circumference: 14 (17.25, 20.5, 23.5)”/35.5 (44, 52, 60)cm
B Crown height: 4 (5, 6, 7)”/ 10 (13, 15.5, 18)cm

ABBREVIATIONS

*All Two of Wands patterns are written in standard US terms

Ch – chain
Rep – repeat
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)

Notes: Hat is worked in un-joined, spiral rounds from the top down. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of the round. Due to the nature of the yarn, the stitches are nearly impossible to see and will require an ability to “feel” for them in order to know where to place the next stitch. The fabric, however, is very forgiving and mistakes are also nearly impossible to see, so the most important thing is to ensure each round ends with the correct number of stitches rather than worrying about their exact placement. Pattern is written for four sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4).

Crown base:

Create a magic loop.

Round 1: Working into the magic loop, ch 1 and sc 6.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around. (18 sts)

Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around. (24 sts)

Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around. (30 sts)

Note: work should measure approx. 4.5”/11.5cm in diameter at this point.

Sizes - (2, 3, 4) only:

Round 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around. (36 sts)

Note: work should measure approx. 5.5”/14cm in diameter at this point.

Sizes - (-, 3, 4) only:

Round 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around. (42 sts)

Note: work should measure approx. 6.5”/16.5cm in diameter at this point.

Size - (-, -, 4) only:

Round 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around. (48 sts)

Note: work should measure approx. 7.5”/19cm in diameter at this point.

All sizes:

Crown body:

Sc 8 (10, 12, 14) rounds without increases.

Brim:

Round numbers will restart for simplicity.

Round 1: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, rep from * around. (36 (42, 48, 54) sts)

Round 2: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 (6, 7, 8) sts, rep from * around. (42 (48, 54, 60) sts)

Sizes - (-, 3, 4) only:

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next - (-, 8, 9) sts, rep from * around. (- (-, 60, 66) sts)

Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next - (-, 9, 10) sts, rep from * around. (- (-, 66, 72) sts)

All sizes:

Sc 2 (2, 3, 3) rounds without increases.

Next round: Sl st around.

Fasten off.

Secure and weave in all ends.

Purchase the printable, ad-free pattern here.

Don't forget to share your projects made using Two of Wands patterns on Instagram with the hashtag #crewofwands to get featured on my page and be in the running for monthly pattern giveaways!

Join the Crew of Wands Facebook group to connect with other makers of Two of Wands patterns for help with techniques and pattern related questions.

The patterns and photographs of items on this site are the property of Two of Wands and are for personal, non-commercial use only. These patterns files are protected by US copyright, and you may not distribute or sell them electronically or physically. Small batch sales of finished pieces made from these patterns are permitted, but seller must use their own photographs and credit must be given to Two of Wands as the designer.