Crochet Leprechaun Bucket Hat

Create your very own handmade Leprechaun bucket hat with the art of crocheting! This fun and festive project will allow you to showcase your creativity while also adding a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe. By using different shades of green yarn and incorporating traditional Leprechaun elements such as a buckle or shamrock embellishments, you can personalize your hat to make it truly unique. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or simply want to add a bit of luck to your outfit, this crocheted Leprechaun bucket hat is sure to turn heads and bring a smile to your face. Additionally, you can customize your hat by adding a brim or adjusting the height to suit your personal style. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to challenge yourself and create something truly special. So grab your crochet hook and some green yarn, and get ready to craft a charming Leprechaun bucket hat that will be the envy of all your friends!

REE CROCHET PATTERN FOR LEPRECHAUN BUCKET HAT/ ADULT MED-LARGE

• Yarn used: NOTE: Hold two strands of yarn unless otherwise noted.

MC = Green (2 strands)

CC1 = Black (2 strands)

CC2 = Gold (1 strand)

I used Red Heart Super Saver. It is an acrylic worsted weight (4) yarn only for this project.

Approx. 200 to 300 yds

Gauge:4” x 4” = 5 rows h x 8st’s across

• Crochet Hook:L 11/8.00mm, H 8/5.00mm (buckle & shamrock)
• Supplies:Yarn needle for sewing on the buckle and sewing in the ends.

STITCH GUIDE:

MC = Main Color (Green)

CC1 = Contrasting Color 1 (Black)

CC2 = Contrasting Color 2 (Gold)

join w/ = join with

slp st = Slip Stitch

ch = Chain 

sc = single Crochet

hdc = half double crochet

hbp hdc = High Back Post Half Double Crochet

dc = double crochet

trb = treble stitch

flo = front loop only

sp = Space

nxt = Next

st = Stitch

* * = Execute sequence between the stars, the number of times stated

x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on.

Designer Notes:

1.Beginning chains do not count as a stitch.

2. The high back post half double crochet will create that ridge at the top of the hat.
Holding 2 strands of yarn, Ch3 join in a ring

Round 1: ch1, 10 hdc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (10 hdc)

Round 2: ch1, 2hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (20 hdc)

Round 3: ch1, hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (30 hdc)

Round 4: ch1, hdc in joining st & nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st; *sc in nxt 2st’s, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (40 hdc)

Round 5: ch1, hdc in joining st & nxt 3st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 3st’s, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (50 hdc) 6.75” across

Round 6: ch1, hbp hdc in joining st & in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc (50 hbp hdc)

Rounds 7-11: ch1, hdc in joining st; hdc in each remaining st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc: drop MC and pull up two strand of CC1 at the join at the end of round 10 (50 hdc)

Rounds 12-13: ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc: drop CC1 and pull up two strand of MC at the join at the end of round 12 (50 hdc) 5” h x 23” around

Make sure you are looking at the outside of the hat. The crown of the hat should be facing your chest.

Round 14: ch1, hdc in flo in the joining st, and the next 4; 2hdc in flo nxt st; *hdc in flo of nxt 5 st’s, 2 hdc in flo of nxt st* 7x; hdc in flo of last 2 st’s; join w/slp to beg. hdc (58hdc)

Rounds 15-16: ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc; (58 hdc)

Make a Buckle Applique using one strand only of gold yarn and H 5.00mm crochet hook. Sew it on the hat over the Black Band of crochet.

Buckle

ch18 join in a ring, ch1, hdc in joining ch; hdc in nxt ch; 3hdc in nxt ch;

hdc in nxt ch 3x; 3hdc in nxt ch;

hdc in nxt ch 4x; 3hdc in nxt ch;

hdc in nxt ch 3x; 3hdc in nxt st ch; hdc in last 2st’s; join w/slp st to beg. dc, end off, leave a long tail for sewing the buckle on the hat.

Using yarn needle and the yarn tail, sew the buckle over the black band.