Hi there! How have you been? I hope you’re having a wonderful summer! A lot has changed for me during the last few months. I completed my bachelor’s program and am officially no longer an undergraduate! I’m starting two masters in September: one in Jewish Studies and a research master in History. A few weeks ago I also moved to another town. I’m really settling into my new neighborhood and I can’t wait to start exploring the local surroundings now that my summer break has finally started!
During this academic year, I wrote up the pattern for a super cute summery bucket hat. I initially wanted to release the pattern in April or May, but writing my bachelor’s thesis took up most of my time. After handing in my thesis a little over two weeks ago, I finally found the time to finish the pattern and release it on all of my platforms! So without further ado – meet the Head in the Clouds hat! It’s a sweet and simple crocheted bucket hat that will keep your eyes out of the sun on those hot summer days. The Head in the Clouds hat is worked top down in the round. The ad-free, printable PDF version of the pattern can be purchased in English and Dutch in my webshop and on Ravelry.
You can find the instructions below. This free version of the pattern is written in US crochet terms. The ad-free printable PDF version is also available in Dutch and in UK crochet terms.
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS HAT
SIZE
One size fits most (50 – 58 cm / 19½ – 22¾ inches head circumference)
MATERIALS
Crochet hooks:
4.5 mm (US size 7) and 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Yarn:
Approx. 200 meters / 219 yards of worsted weight yarn for the hat and 50 meters / 55 yards of sport weight yarn for the clouds.
Other tools:
Darning needle, scissors, stitch marker.
GAUGE
16 hdc x 13 rounds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) using a 4.5mm (US size 7) crochet hook.
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
tr = treble crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
rep = repeat
MR = magic ring
EXTRA INFORMATION
- This hat is worked top down in the round.
- Join every round with sl st in first st of the round, unless when stated otherwise.
- The ch sts at the beginning of a round do not count as a stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS
Hat:
Make a MR using worsted weight yarn and a 4.5 mm (US size 7) crochet hook. Hdc 9 in MR.
Round 1: ch 2, hdc 2 in every st. (18)
Round 2: ch 2, *hdc 1, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (27)
Round 3: ch 2, *hdc 2, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (36)
Round 4: ch 2, *hdc 3, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (45)
Round 5: ch 2, *hdc 4, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (54)
Round 6: ch 2, *hdc 5, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (63)
Round 7: ch 2, *hdc 6, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (72)
Round 8: ch 2, *hdc 7, hdc 2 in next st*, rep * * till end of round. (81).
Your work should now have a total diameter of 14 cm / 5½”.
Round 9 – 23: hdc 1 in every st.
Round 24: hdc 2 in every st. (162)
Round 25 – 29: hdc 1 in every st.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in all ends.
Clouds
Small cloud – make 4
Ch 9 using sport weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Round 1: sc 16 around the foundation ch, starting in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first st.
Round 2: skip 1 st, hdc 5 in next st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st, tr 7 in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the cloud to the hat later.
Irregular cloud – make 2
Ch 13 using sport weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Round 1: sc 24 around foundation ch, starting in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first st.
Round 2: skip 2 sts, tr 8 in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st, dc 6 in next st, skip 2 sts, sl st 7, skip 1 st, dc 7 in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st, (hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1) in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, (ch 2, dc 2, hdc 1) in same st. Join with sl st to first st.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the cloud to the hat later.
Regular cloud – make 2
Ch 8 using sport weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Round 1: sc 3 in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 in next 5 ch sts, sc 3 in last st, continue on other side of the foundation chain: sc 1 in next 5 ch sts. Join with sl st to first st.
Round 2: ch 1, sc 1 in same st, dc 5 in next st, sc 1 in next st, dc 5 in next st, skip 1 st, sc 1 in next st, skip 1 st, *dc 5 in next st, sc 1 in next st*, repeat * * once more, skip 2 sts, dc 8 in next st, skip 2 sts. Join with sl st to first st.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the cloud to the hat later.
FINISHING
Sew the clouds onto the hat and weave in all ends.
I hope you’ll enjoy the process of creating your Head in the Clouds hat and that it fits perfectly. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. For more inspiration, find me on Instagram (@chaicrafts). I would love to see your project, so please tag me @chaicrafts and #chaicrafts #HeadInTheCloudsHat.
Much love,
Sanne
Happy crocheting!
Designed by Sanne de Niet / Chai Crafts. Copyright © 2022.
Please note: this pattern is for personal use only. This pattern is property of Chai Crafts. You may not redistribute, sell, or share this pattern in part or in whole, physically or electronically.
