Crochet Shrek Bucket Hat Tutorial

Materials Needed

• 8 ply milk cotton yarn (green)
• 5 mm crochet hook (H size)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Optional: Stitch markers, measuring tape

Stitches Used

• Chains
• Single crochets (sc)
• Half double crochets (hdc)
• Slip stitches (sl st)

Tutorial Overview

1. Base of the Hat
2. Crown/Length of the Hat
3. Brim of the Hat
4. Attaching Shrek Ears

Head Measurement

• Example head measurement: 22 inches (approx. 7-inch diameter)
• Adjust number of increase rounds based on head size

Base of the Hat

• Round 1: Slip knot, chain 3, work 10 hdc into the first stitch, sl st to join
• Round 2: Chain 2, 2 hdc in each stitch, sl st to join (20 stitches)
• Round 3: Chain 2, 1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next (repeat), sl st to join (30 stitches)
• Round 4: Chain 2, 1 hdc in first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next (repeat), sl st to join (40 stitches)
• Round 5: Chain 2, 1 hdc in first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next (repeat), sl st to join (50 stitches)
• Round 6: Chain 2, 1 hdc in first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next (repeat), sl st to join
• Round 7: Chain 2, 1 hdc in first 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next (repeat), sl st to join (70 stitches)
• Adjust rounds for a larger or smaller hat as needed

Crown/Length of the Hat

• Round 8: Chain 2, 1 hdc in front loop of each stitch, sl st to join (70 stitches)
• Rounds 9-13: Chain 2, 1 hdc in each stitch, sl st to join (70 stitches)
• Customize length by adding or subtracting non-increase rounds

Brim of the Hat

• Round 14: Chain 2, 1 hdc in first 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next (repeat), sl st to join (80 stitches)
• Round 15: Chain 2, 1 hdc in each stitch, sl st to join (80 stitches)
• Alternate between increase and non-increase rounds for desired brim length
• Round 16-17: Continue alternating increase and non-increase rounds
• Finish off with an invisible joint and weave in ends

Shrek Ears

• Make a slip knot and chain 10, sl st to join round
• Round 1: 1 sc in each stitch (continuous rounds, no sl st)
• Rounds 2-4: Continue with 1 sc in each stitch
• Round 5: 2 sc in front loops of each stitch (total 20 stitches)
• Rounds 6-8: 1 sc in each stitch
• Finish off and weave in ends
• Make another ear following the same pattern
• Fold ears if desired and sew along the 6th and 7th rows

Final Touches

• Weave in all ends securely
• Adjust and secure ears for a cute look

Conclusion

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