Checkerboard bucket hat (free pattern)

Learn how to crochet a cute checkerboard bucket hat with this free crochet pattern. Don’t worry, it’s easier to make than it looks, and there’s a written pattern as well on Hooked on Homemade Happiness. Below you’ll find a helpful video tutorial to guide you through changing colors and carrying the yarn. Grab your worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors, an H/5.0 mm hook, yarn needle, and scissors to get started. This beanie is crocheted from the top down with joined rounds. The best part is you don’t need to fasten off the colors – just carry them throughout! To adjust the size, simply go up or down a hook size. The finished hat is approximately 8 inches long. It fits a small adult with a circumference of around 22 inches at the base of the head.