Dune Bucket Hat — Modern Crochet Pattern

A fresh, minimalist design with a natural texture, ideal for any time of year.
The Duna Bucket Hat combines structure, lightness, and artisanal style. It's woven from the crown down in a single piece, with adjustable measurements and a clean finish.

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Level

Beginner – Intermediate

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Recommended material

🔸 Thickness category:

#3 Light / DK (medium) or #4 Worsted (medium-coarse) depending on the desired finish.

🔸 Type and composition:

• Spring/summer: mercerized cotton, organic cotton or blend with linen (60–100% cotton).
  👉 It provides structure and breathability.
• Autumn/winter: blend with acrylic, viscose or soft wool (50–70% wool or acrylic).
  👉 More flexible and with a soft drape.

🔸 Suggested needle size:

• DK → 4 mm
• Worsted → 4.5–5 mm

(Adjust if you prefer a firmer or looser texture.)

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Standard measurements

Part	Standard women's size	Standard men's size
Crown diameter	17 cm	18.5 cm
Body height (without wing)	8–9 cm	9–10 cm
Wing width	6–8 cm	7–9 cm
Total circumference (head)	55–57 cm	58–60 cm

*Based on standard CYC head circumference measurements.

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Points used

• Magic ring
• single crochet (sc)
• Half point high (mpa)
• Increase (aum): 2 stitches in the same stitch
• Slip stitch (sl)
• Chain (cad)

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Step-by-step pattern

1. Crown

(Knit in a spiral, without closing each round)

• Magic ring.
• V1: 6 bp.
• V2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
• V3: 1 sc, 1 inc repeat (18).
• V4: 2 bp, 1 inc (24).
• V5: 3 sc, 1 inc (30).
• Continue increasing following the pattern ( 1 more sc between increases per round ) until you reach:
  • 17 cm in diameter (woman)
  • 18.5 cm in diameter (male)

👉 If you prefer a more rounded shape, stop 0.5–1 cm earlier.

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2. Body (straight part)

• Knit 1 round picking up only the back loop to mark the transition.
• Then crochet in hdc (or sc if you prefer a denser texture), without increases, until you reach:
  • 8–9 cm in height (female)
  • 9–10 cm tall (male)

👉 The MPA gives a modern texture, with smooth lines and an elastic touch.

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3. Wing

Continue knitting in the round and begin to increase:

• V1: 4 sc, 1 inc repeat.
• V2: 5 sc, 1 inc repeat.
• V3: 6 sc, 1 inc repeat.
• Continue according to the thickness of the thread until the wing measures between 6–8 cm (woman) or 7–9 cm (man) .

👉 To reinforce the edge:

• Knit the last 2 rounds in single crochet .
• Finish with 1 round of slip stitch (sl st) to give structure.

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4. Finish

• Cut the thread leaving about 15 cm, close with a slip stitch and hide the thread with a tapestry needle.
• If you use cotton or linen, block with steam to shape.

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Idealium Tips

• For a minimalist style: choose natural colors (raw, sand, olive, light gray).
• For a modern touch: weave a band of another color onto the body or the edge of the wing to create visual contrast.
• If you use a soft fiber, insert a fishing line or thin cord into the last turn of the wing to maintain its shape.
• You can replace the mpa point with a centered single crochet for a more structured braided effect.

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Bottom line

A modern, comfortable and timeless bucket hat , with smooth lines and a firm texture.
The Duna design adapts to any season, woven with love and handmade style.