Striped Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern PDF — Verdicio (Beginner-Friendly Colorwork)

The Verdicio Bucket Hat was born on a surf trip in Northern Spain, a one-of-a-kind design I originally made for a friend, and now I'm so excited to share it with you. This pattern guides you through working with multiple colors and achieving smooth, seamless color transitions that give this hat its signature look.

🧶 Yarn & Materials

• Yarn used: Lang Yarns Touring Superwash Wool
• Approx. yardage: 200 m total across all colors
• Colors used: Red, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Brown, Brown, White
• Hook size: Refer to pattern for recommended hook

📐 Gauge

• Stitch: Half Double Crochet (HDC)
• Swatch: 10 × 10 cm
• Stitches: 20 sts per 10 cm
• Rows: 15 rows per 10 cm

🪡 Stitches & Techniques Used

• Half Double Crochet (HDC)
• Color changes & smooth color transitions
• Working in the round
• Resizing techniques for custom fit

📏 Sizing

• Size S/M: 55–57 cm head circumference
• Pattern includes guidance for resizing to fit larger or smaller heads

⭐ Difficulty Level

Beginner-Friendly Intermediate — Best suited for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to explore color work. The pattern walks you through every step, including the color transitions.

⏱ Estimated Time to Complete

Approximately 4 to 6 hours depending on your experience level and yarn choice.

📦 What's Included

• 1 downloadable PDF with full written instructions in U.S. crochet terms
• Step-by-step photos throughout
• Resizing guidance
• Color transition technique walk through

This listing is a PDF CROCHET PATTERN, NOT a finished item. Written in English using U.S. standard crochet terms.

© Marsombrero — For personal, non-commercial use only. This pattern may not be copied, resold, or redistributed. Items made from this pattern may not be sold.