Cluster Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern (Crochet Along for a Cause)

Welcome to Week 4 of Crochet Along for a Cause! This week, we’re keeping things stylish and meaningful with a Cluster Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern that’s not only trendy but also designed with giving in mind. Whether you’re stitching for donation or for someone close to your heart, this hat is a versatile and heartfelt project.

👒 About the Cluster Bucket Hat

The Cluster Bucket Hat is a fun and functional design with a modern twist. It features a simple crown worked in the round, followed by a beautiful cluster stitch band that adds texture and interest. The wide floppy brim gives the hat its signature silhouette – wear it down for full sun coverage, or flip it up in the front for a bit of flair.

This hat works up quickly and is perfect for donation to cancer centers, women’s shelters, or community outreach programs – any place where a little extra comfort and style might make someone’s day.

✨ Hat Features:

• Textured cluster stitch detail around the base of the crown
• Soft and floppy brim that’s both stylish and sun-protective
• Can be made in solid colors or stripes for fun personalization
• Great for all ages – easy to size up or down!

🧣 Matching Cluster Prayer Shawl

To accompany the hat, I’ve also designed a matching prayer shawl that features the same gorgeous cluster stitch. This shawl is perfect for wrapping someone in warmth and love. Whether gifted on its own or paired with the hat, it’s a beautiful expression of care and kindness.

The cluster stitch creates a soft, airy texture that feels both cozy and elegant. It’s ideal for donation to prayer ministries, hospitals, or anyone in need of comfort and support.

📌Click here to grab the matching Cluster Prayer Shawl pattern ➝

💝 Crochet Along for a Cause

If you’re just joining us, Crochet Along for a Cause is a summer-long community project where we create and donate handmade items to those in need. Each week features a new pattern designed to give back.

So far, we’ve made:

• Week 1: Flower Petal Cap + Prayer Shawl
• Week 2: Basic Striped Beanie + Baby Blanket
• Week 3: Waffle Brim Beanie + Matching Cowl

And now for Week 4, it’s all about this chic cluster set!

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Cluster Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

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Materials
80g worsted weight yarn
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
magic loop
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
CL – cluster (*yarn over, insert stitch into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* repeat from * to * once more in same stitch, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook)

· written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· This beanie is worked from top down in joined rounds starting with a magic loop.

· The pattern is written in 2 adult sizes (Sm & Lg). The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((60, 70) dc) the 60 is for Sm and the 70 is Lg. To make a beanie size in between, make the small with a J hook.

Approx Finished Size:
Circumference (around brim): (20”, 22”)
Length: (9”, 9.5”)

CLUSTER BUCKET HAT CROCHET PATTERN

Make a magic loop

Round 1: ch 2, dc 10 into loop, pull loop closed tight, join to first dc with sl st (10 dc)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (20dc)

Round 3: ch 2, *dc in 1 stitch, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (30 dc)

Round 4: ch 2, *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (40 dc)

Round 5: ch 2, *dc in 3 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (50 dc)

Round 6: ch 2, *dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)

Small Adult size stop increasing here: crown diameter is approx 6.5”
Skip to arrow.

Round 7: ch 2, *dc in 5 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)

Large Adult size stop increasing here: crown diameter is approx 7.5”
Skip to arrow.

Round (7, 8) – (13, 14): ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st ((60, 70) dc)

Round (14, 15): ch 2, CL in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1* repeat from * to * around, join to first CL with sl st ((30, 40) CL)

Round (15, 16): ch 1, sc in each stitch and ch-1 space around, join to first sc with sl st ((60, 70) sc)

Round (16, 17): ch 2, CL in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1, *CL in next, ch 1, skip 1* repeat from * to * around, join to first CL with sl st ((30, 40) CL)

Round (17, 18): ch 1, sc in each stitch and ch-1 space around, join to first sc with sl st ((60, 70) sc)

Round (18, 19): ch 2, *dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st ((72, 84) dc)

Round (19, 20): ch 2, *dc in 5 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st ((84, 98) dc)

Round (20, 21): ch 2, *dc in 6 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st ((96, 112) dc)

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

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