This crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Learn how to create Kuromi’s iconic features with easy-to-follow instructions. Kuromi bucket hat is the perfect summer accessory.
Materials:
- Milk Cotton (Purple, White, Black, and Pink)
- Crochet hook – Size H/4mm hook (Double strand yarn), Size H/2.5mm hook (Single strand yarn)
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Needle
Abbreviations:
- sl st: slip stitch
- St: stitch
- Mr: Magic ring
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Trc: Treble crochet
- Dtr: Double treble crochet
- Inc: Increase
- Dec: Decrease
- Rep: Repeat
- Sk: Skip
- Yo: yarn over
- Rnd: Round
Measurements:
- Hat diameter : 6”
- Hat high : 6”
*Notes:
- This Pattern follow US crochet terms
- Number of stitches indicated between “<>”. Ex. “<23 st total>”
*FREE DOWNLOAD “KUROMI BUCKET HAT” PDF PATTERN*
Patterns:
2. Bucket Hat (double strand-purple color)
Rnd 1: <12 st total>
- Mr, 3ch, 11dc (in the mr), sl st.
Rnd 2: <24 st total>
- Ch2, inc *11, 1dc, sl st.
Rnd 3: <36 st total>
- Ch2, (1dc, inc)*11, 2dc, sl st.
Rnd 4: <48 st total>
- Ch2, (inc, 2dc)*11, inc, 1dc, sl st.
Rnd 5: <60 st total>
- Ch2, 1dc, (inc, 3dc)*11, inc, 1dc, sl st.
Rnd 6: <66 st total>
- Ch2, 7dc, inc, (9dc, inc)*5, 1dc, sl st.
*Note: Measure =15cm, You can add extra or dec rnd to adjust the size of your hat to suit your preference.
Rnd 7 – Rnd 13: <66 st total>
- Ch2, 65dc, sl st.
Rnd 14: <88 st total>
- Ch2, (inc, 2dc)*21, inc, 1dc, sl st.
Rnd 15: <110 st total>
- Ch2, 1dc, inc, (3dc, inc)*21, 1dc, sl st.
Rnd 16: <132 st total>
- Ch2, 3dc, inc, (4dc, inc)*21, sl st.
Rnd 17: <132 st total>
- (1ch, 1sl st) until finish the rnd, bind off.
*Note: You can add extra or dec rnd to adjust the size of your hat to suit your preference.
2. Ear*2 (single strand-purple color)
Rnd 1: <6 st total>
- Begin with mr, 6sc, sl st.
Rnd 2: <12 st total>
- Ch1, inc*6, sl st.
Rnd 3: <18 st total>
- Ch1, (1sc, inc)*6, sl st.
Rnd 4-6: <18 st total>
- Ch1, 18sc, sl st.
Rnd 7: <9 st total>
- Ch1, Dec*9, sl st.
Rnd 8: <6 st total>
- Ch1, (1sc, dec)*3, sl st.
Rnd 9: <9 st total>
- Ch1, (1sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 10: <12 st total>
- Ch1, (1sc, inc, 1sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 11: <15 st total>
- Ch1, (3sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 12: <18 st total>
- Ch1, (2sc, inc, 2sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 13: <21 st total>
- Ch1, (5sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 14: <24 st total>
- Ch1, (3sc, inc, 3sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 15: <27 st total>
- Ch1, (7sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 16: <30 st total>
- Ch1, (4sc, inc, 4sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 17: <33 st total>
- Ch1, (9sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 18: <36 st total>
- Ch1, (5sc, inc, 5sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 19: <39 st total>
- Ch1, (11sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 20: <42 st total>
- Ch1, (6sc, inc, 6sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 21: <45 st total>
- Ch1, (13sc, inc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 22: <42 st total>
- Ch1, (13sc, dec)*3, sl st.
Rnd 23: <39 st total>
- Ch1, (6sc, dec, 6sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 24: <36 st total>
- Ch1, (11sc, dec)*3, sl st.
Rnd 25: <33 st total>
- Ch1, (5sc, dec, 5sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 26: <30 st total>
- Ch1, (9sc, dec)*3, sl st.
Rnd 27: <27 st total>
- Ch1, (4sc, dec, 4sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 28: <24 st total>
- Ch1, (7sc, dec)*3, sl st.
Rnd 29: <21 st total>
- Ch1, (3sc, dec, 3sc)*3, sl st, bind off.
3. Face (double strand-white color)
Rnd 1: <32 st total>
- Ch16, 14sc into 2nd ch from the hook, 3sc into 1 loop, 13sc, inc, sl st.
Rnd 2: <38 st total>
- Ch1, Inc, 13sc, inc*3, 13sc, inc*2, sl st.
Rnd 3: <44 st total>
- Ch1, 1sc, Inc, 13sc, (1sc, inc)*3, 13sc, (1sc, inc)*2, sl st.
Rnd 4: <50 st total>
- Ch1, 1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc, sl st, 1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc, (inc, 2sc)*3, 13sc, (inc, 2sc)*3, sl st.
Rnd 5: <56 st total>
- Ch1, 1hdc, 1dc, 1trc, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, sl st, 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1trc, 1dc, 1hdc, (3sc, inc)*3, 13sc, (3sc, inc)*3, sl st.
*Attach single strands of black yarn to sew the eyelashes and mouth.
Use pink yarn to embroider the nose, and apply makeup blush for rosy cheeks.
4. Skull (single strand-pink color)
Rnd 1: <12 st total>
- Ch6, 4sc into 2nd ch from the hook, inc 3sc into 1 loop, 3sc, inc, sl st.
Rnd 2: <18 st total>
- Ch1, inc, 3sc, inc*3, 3sc, (inc)*2, sl st.
Rnd 3:
- (Ch3, sl st into next loop)*3
*Use black color yarn for sewing skull eyes.
5. Bow*2 (single strand-black color)
Rnd 1:
- Mr, (work in mr)(5ch, 5dtr, 5ch, sl st)*1 (tighten up mr) and bind off.
( leave a long string and wrap bow in the middle).
6. Eyes*2 (single strand-black color)
Rnd 1:
- Ch4, 2sc into 2nd ch from the hook, inc 3sc into 1 loop, 2sc, inc, sl st.
7. Finish – using a needle to sew everything together.
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