80s Retro Pastel Patch Bucket Hat Pattern Free

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This 80s Retro Pastel Patch Bucket Hat pattern is a must-try for crochet enthusiasts! With its playful pastel patches and nod to Harry Styles’ iconic cardigan, this hat is both stylish and fun to create. The hat features a spiral top, colorful side patches, and a flared brim. Perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit, it’s a versatile accessory for any season. Plus, a downloadable color guide and yarn suggestions make customization easy and enjoyable for all skill levels.

Harry Styles-Inspired Patch Hat Crochet Pattern

Why Love This Pattern?

  1. Inspired by Iconic Design: The pattern is based on Harry Styles’ iconic cardigan, making it a fashionable and trendy accessory.
  2. No Sewing Required: The hat is made in one complete piece, which means no sewing together, making it easier and more enjoyable.
  3. Customization: You can choose between four or six colors to create your own unique color combination, giving you creative freedom.
  4. Gauge Checking: The emphasis on checking the gauge ensures you’ll get the right fit for the hat, whether it’s for an adult or a smaller size.
  5. Yarn Flexibility: The pattern works well with different weights of yarn (worsted weight or DK), and specific yarn suggestions are provided in the description.
  6. Stable and Stylish Brim: The tutorial includes tips for creating a stable brim, giving the hat a polished and professional look.

Harry Styles-Inspired Patch Hat Crochet Pattern

Materials:

  • Yarn: DK or worsted weight in 4-6 different colors
  • Crochet Hook: 4mm (G), or size needed to match gauge
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Gauge:

  • Check gauge to ensure you have the right amount of Half Double Crochet (HDC) stitches to achieve the desired size.
  • Measure width after top of hat is completed: Medium adult size should be 6.5 inches (165mm).

Abbreviations:

  • CH: Chain
  • HDC: Half Double Crochet
  • HDC inc: Half Double Crochet Increase (2 HDCs in one stitch)
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • BLO: Back Loop Only

Pattern:

Magic Ring:

  1. Start with a magic ring. Chain 1 (counts as first HDC).

Round 1:

  1. 8 HDC into the magic ring.
  2. sl st to back loop of the starting chain stitch.

Round 2:

  1. 2 HDC in each stitch around. You should have 16 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 3:

  1. (1 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 24 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 4:

  1. (2 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 32 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 5:

  1. (3 HDC in next 3 stitches, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 40 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 6:

  1. (4 HDC in next 4 stitches, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 48 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 7:

  1. (5 HDC in next 5 stitches, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 56 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 8:

  1. (6 HDC in next 6 stitches, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 64 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Round 9:

  1. (7 HDC in next 7 stitches, 1 HDC inc in next) repeat around. You should have 72 HDC.
  2. sl st to the back loop of the 1st stitch.

Patch Section:

Row 1:

  1. Using the color guide (e.g., Harry Styles’ cardigan colors), starting with red: 9 HDC into back loops only, join new color.
  2. Continue the row in 9 HDC patches, changing colors as per the guide.

Row 2 & 3:

  1. Work 9 HDC in each color patch across, alternating colors in the multi-color patch every two stitches (or use combined plies).

Row 4 (Increase Row):

  1. Increase in every third patch (e.g., patches 3, 6, 9): 4 HDC, 1 HDC inc, 4 HDC (10 stitches total per increased patch).

Rows 5, 6, & 7:

  1. Continue as previously with 10 HDC in increased patches, and 9 HDC in rest.

Row 8 (Increase Row):

  1. Increase in patches 2, 5, 8: 1 HDC inc, 4 HDC, 5 HDC (10 stitches if increased).

Rows 9, 10, & 11:

  1. Continue in pattern.

Row 12 (Final Increase Round):

  1. Increase in patches 1, 4, 7 with 4 HDC, 1 HDC inc, 4 HDC (10 stitches if increased).

Brim:

Round 1:

  1. With brim color, join to last color patch, CH 1, 1 SC in each stitch around (90 stitches).

Round 2:

  1. HDC in front loops only (9 HDC, 1 HDC inc) repeat around (99 stitches).

Round 3:

  1. 10 HDC, 1 HDC inc in each (108 stitches).

Round 4:

  1. 11 HDC, 1 HDC inc (117 stitches).

Round 5:

  1. 3 HDC, 1 HDC inc, 12 HDC, 1 HDC inc (126 stitches).

Round 6:

  1. 9 HDC, 1 HDC inc (135 stitches).

Final Touches:

  1. Add finishing row with slip stitch through top loops. Weave in ends.

Finishing:

  1. Tighten and secure the magic ring. Weave in any remaining ends.

@Make it with Alex

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