Summertime Cuties Animal Bucket Hats Crochet Pattern

These Summertime Cuties are crochet bucket hats in the shape of popular animals and fruit: a frog, a bee, a chick and a strawberry. The pattern gives one base hat in three sizes, and then each design is decorated with eyes, cheeks, beaks, wings or strawberry leaves. The hats are worked from the top down in worsted weight yarn.

A 5-page pattern for four animal and fruit bucket hats in three sizes.

What's included

• A 5-page PDF with photos of the finished hats
• A base hat pattern with rounds for the crown, sides and edging, in small, medium and large sizes
• Color change tables for the bee's stripes
• Decoration patterns for the chick (beak, eyes and cheeks), the frog (eyes, nose and cheeks), the strawberry (leaves, stem and seeds) and the bee
• Tips for fitting, with the circumferences for each size, and the abbreviations list
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Wear them to the beach, a park or a summer party. They make cute photo props for babies, kids and adults.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters who can work in the round and sew small details. You can change the stripes and colors to make your own designs.

Tips for making it

• Try the hat on as you crochet and add or remove rounds to adjust the depth.
• Weave in your ends neatly before you add the decorations.
• You can make a hat in a solid color and decorate it with your favorite animal.

Why you'll love this pattern

You get four hats in three sizes from a single pattern, and they are a lot of fun to make.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.