Crochet Watermelon-Inspired Bucket Hat 🍉🍉

Hey everyone!

Join us as we showcase the intricate artistry of crafting a bucket hat inspired by the refreshing colors of a watermelon. From the soothing hues of light cream to the playful pops of salmon red and green, this video celebrates creativity and style. Watch as each stitch brings to life the essence of summer, blending crochet craftsmanship with a fruity twist. Dive into the joy of handmade accessories with our showcase that highlights the beauty and uniqueness of a watermelon-inspired bucket hat.

*Materials Needed:*
Light cream, salmon red, and green yarn
(in this video I use DK size velvet yarn 100% made from polyester )
Crochet hook (size recommended for your yarn)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
stitch Markers (optional)

*Skills Covered:*
Basic crochet stitches
Color changes
Shaping techniques for bucket hats


Tips
Velvet yarn can be slippery; use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Adjust hook size if your tension is too tight or too loose.


Grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let’s get started on this sweet and summery project!


Instructions (BASIC Pattern)

* Crown*

1. **Magic Ring**: Make a magic ring and ch 2.
2. **Round 1**: 12 hdc into the ring. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (12 sts)
3. **Round 2**: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (24 sts)
4. *Round 3**: Ch 2, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (36 sts)
5. *Round 4**: Ch 2, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (48 sts)
6. *Round 5**: Ch 2, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (60 sts)
7. *Round 6**: Ch 2, *1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (72 sts)
8. *Round 7**: Ch 2, *1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (84 sts)
.....
Adjust the increase rounds if you need a larger or smaller hat.

#### Sides

1. **Round ( ... )**: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc.
2. **Rounds ( ... ) to (....) **: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc.

You can add more rounds here if you want the hat to be longer.

#### Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all ends with a yarn needle.


This pattern is versatile and can be adjusted to fit different head sizes by modifying the number of increase rounds or the length of the sides.



Thanks for watching!


Love,


-Tata ✨