The Bucket Full of Sunshine Hat is an updated, modern version of the classic, timeless granny square bucket hat. Made popular in the 1970s, it’s made a re-appearance and has become one of the most popular granny square hat designs.

The hat is made in 3 sections:

• The top of the hat is a flat circle worked in continuous rounds,
• The 4 granny squares are joined in a ring to form the body of the hat.
• The brim is added once the sections are sewn together.

Three sizes included in the pattern:

• Small (17” circumference)
• Medium (20” circumference)
• Large (22” circumference). With approx. 1” of positive ease, you can make a size smaller for a snug fit or the size closest to your head measurement for a more snug fit.

Skill level: Advanced beginner/Intermediate

Materials needed:
Yarn: Approximately 200-300yd in 3 colors
The sample was made in Lion Brand “Pima Cotton” - 1 skein of each color

• Main color (MC): Stone #149I
• Contrasting color A (CA): Mineral Yellow #159S
• Contrasting color B (CB): Pewter #152B

Other Materials and Tools
Crochet Hook: US size H-8 (5mm)
Blocking board and blocking pins
Removable stitch markers
Scissors
Tape measure
Tapestry needle for sewing seams and weaving in ends