Nearly every time I design something in crochet I am asked for a knit version of it (and vice versa), but never have I received such an intense response as when I released my crochet Annie Bucket Hat. It seemed like every other comment was asking (er, demanding) for a knitting pattern. I'm so excited to announce that I have in fact designed a knit version - the Sophie Bucket Hat! Read on for the BTS and free pattern or purchase a PDF here. You can also grab the full kit with yarn and digital pattern included here.

I have to admit that this pattern almost did not happen. While I always try to design equally in knitting and crochet, I can't always create EVERYTHING in both crafts. Sometimes there are time restraints, sometimes it's actually impossible because the crafts are very different and oftentimes don't produce the same results, and sometimes I'm just not inspired to do so, and that's ok. This design was sort of a combo of all of those.

At the end of the day I do want all of my followers and customers to be happy and be able to create something beautiful that they can be proud of, and I do love a challenge, so I went for it and worked out a knit version. It took several attempts (I ended up having to go down three needle sizes to even get anywhere close to the fabric of the crochet one), but the end result is lovely. It's slightly thinner and stretchier than the Annie Bucket Hat, but that's just the nature of knit vs crochet fabric.

These furry bucket hats are super on trend and also feel so festive for the season thanks to the Go For Faux yarn! The photo shoot for the Sophie Bucket Hat turned out like a straight up Hallmark Christmas movie promo poster, haha. Now that all crafters can make one, I have a feeling these hats are going to be under a lot of trees this year. I don't think I've ever designed something that's been so universally loved by all ages either.

One of my favorite things about designing something quick and easy like this is that I get to see so many WIPs pop up in my feed right away. So many Annie Bucket Hats were finished on the first day! I love seeing your projects, so don't forget to tag me on social media if you share your WIPs and FOs.

This is an easy level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch, k2tog, and working in the round on circular and double pointed needles.

MATERIALS

1 (2, 2, 2) skeins Lion Brand Go for Faux in Bear (322-206)
(super bulky, weight 6; 56yds/51m per skein)
Size US 10 (6mm) circular knitting needles, 16”/40cm long
Size US 10 (6mm) double pointed knitting needles, set of 5
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
Head circumference suggested ease: (-)3 – (+)1”/(-)7.5 – (+)2.5cm
Pictured in size 3 on model with 21”/53cm head

A) Circumference: 13 (16, 19.25, 22.5)”/33 (40.5, 49, 57)cm
B) Crown height: 4.5 (5.5, 6.5, 7.25)”/11.5 (14, 16, 18.5)cm

GAUGE

10 sts x 15 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette in the round

ABBREVIATIONS

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

CO – Cast on
Dec – Decrease
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit 2 together
Rep – Repeat
Rnd(s) – Round(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Notes: Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. Use circular needles until crown shaping, then transfer sts to double pointed needles. Pattern is written for four sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4).

With circular needles, CO 56 (64, 80, 88) sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beginning of round. Change to double pointed needles when necessary.

Brim:

Rnds 1-4: K.

Rnd 5: (Dec) *K 5 (6, 8, 9), k2tog, rep from * around. (48 (56, 72, 80) sts)

Sizes 1 (2, -, -) only:

Rnd 6: K.

Rnd 7: (Dec) *K 4 (5, -, -), k2tog, rep from * around. (40 (48, -, -) sts)

Rnd 8: K.

Rnd 9: (Dec) *K 3 (4, -, -) k2tog, rep from * around. (32 (40, -, -) sts)

Sizes - (-, 3, 4) only:

Rnds 6+7: K.

Rnd 8: (Dec) *K - (-, 7, 8), k2tog, rep from * around. (- (-, 64, 72) sts)

Rnds 9+10: K.

Rnd 11: (Dec) *K - (-, 6, 7) k2tog, rep from * around. (- (-, 56, 64) sts)

Rnd 12: K.

Rnd 13: (Dec) *K - (-, 5, 6), k2tog, rep from * around. (- (-, 48, 56) sts)

Body:

All sizes:

Next rnd: K. (32 (40, 48, 56) sts)

Rep last rnd until work measures 7 (8, 10, 10.5)”/18 (20.5, 25.5, 27)cm from CO.

Crown:

Numbers will restart for simplicity.

Rnd 1: *K 2 (3, 4, 5), k2tog, rep from * around. (24 (32, 40, 48) sts)

Rnd 2: K.

Rnd 3: *K 1 (2, 3, 4), k2tog, rep from * around. (16 (24, 32, 40) sts)

Size 2 only:

Rnd 4: K.

Rnd 5: *K 1, k2tog, rep from * around. (16 sts)

Size 3 only:

Rnd 4: K.

Rnd 5: *K 2, k2tog, rep from * around. (24 sts)

Rnd 6: *K 1, k2tog, rep from * around. (16 sts)

Size 4 only:

Rnd 4: K.

Rnd 5: *K 3, k2tog, rep from * around. (32 sts)

Rnd 6: K.

Rnd 7: *K 2, k2tog, rep from * around. (24 sts)

Rnd 8: *K 1, k2tog, rep from * around. (16 sts)

All sizes:

Next rnd: K2tog around. (8 sts)

Break yarn and thread end onto a tapestry needle. Draw through remaining sts. Pull like a drawstring tightly to close hole, then knot to secure on the interior of the hat. Weave in all loose ends.

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