This crochet pattern is an original design from my book Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes, first published in 2025 by Page Street Publishing.
Summer Crochet can be found wherever you buy your books, or at these retailers.
ABOUT
The intention behind this hat was to design a timeless summer staple with a striking texture that could be paired with any warm-weather outfit—and this raffia bucket hat delivers on all counts. The gently sloping brim is sleek and refined, providing breathable lightweight protection from the sun.
Although this unique fiber is made completely out of paper, you’ll find that it’s quite durable and retains its shape nicely, even after being folded or stuffed in a bag for long periods of time. This unique fiber—when combined with a few simple stitches—creates the quintessential beach accessory.
For more information and tester photos, visit knitsnknots.ca/raffia-bucket-hat.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Bulky—Hobbii Rafaella in colorway “Dusty Rose (10)”
- 100% paper raffia
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147 yds (134 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) roll
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Find this yarn on hobbii.com.
Yardage Required: 1 roll (for both sizes) or approximately 125 (135) yds (114 [123] m)
Yarn Substitution: Visit knitsnknots.ca/raffia-bucket-hat for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during pattern testing. Substitute Hobbii Rafaella with any similar bulky-weight (category #5) raffia yarn that matches gauge. There is a variety of raffia yarns on the market to choose from that will work great for this project. If you choose to use a non-raffia yarn, you may want to try holding two strands of worsted-weight yarn together to produce the same sturdy, stiff fabric, making sure to match the gauge information listed below. If choosing a non-raffia yarn, stick to cotton yarns, particularly those that feel “stiff,” to lend some structure to your finished hat. Note that worsted weight is often referred to as “aran” in the U.K. or “10-ply” in Australia.
Hook: Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 8 locking stitch markers (1 being distinct from the others to use for BOR marker)
GAUGE
For Swatch
Work the first 6 rnds of Crown, creating a small circle. The first 6 rnds of your circle should measure approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Once you match gauge, you can continue using this swatch to crochet the rest of your hat.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See diagram in listing photos.
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Adult regular is intended for those with a head circumference of 21 to 23 inches (53–58 cm), measured at the widest point, just above the ears.
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Adult large is intended for those with a head circumference of 22 to 24 inches (56–61 cm), measured at the widest point, just above the ears.
- If you are unsure of which size to pick or if you are between sizes, size down.
- Finished hat circumference is approximately 21.75 (24) inches (55 [61] cm), measured around the “hat sides,” or around the lace panel (Measurement A).
- Brim length is approximately 3.25 inches (8 cm), measured from the end of the lace panel to the edge of the brim (Measurement B).
- Total hat length is approximately 9.25 (10) inches (23 [25] cm), measured from top of crown to last brim round (Measurement C).
TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS USED
Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
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beg: beginning
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BOR: beginning of round
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ch: chain
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ch-sp: chain space
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dc: double crochet (tr in U.K. terms)
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inc: increase - work 2 single crochets into the same stitch
- In U.K. terms, this means to work 2 double crochets into the same stitch
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PM: place marker
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rep: repeat
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rnd(s): round(s)
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sc: single crochet (dc in U.K. terms)
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sk: skip
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sl st: slip stitch
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st(s): stitch(es)
Special Stitches
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Shell: (dc, ch 1) 3 times in designated stitch, then dc in same stitch once more
- In U.K. terms, this means to (tr, ch 1) 3 times in designated stitch, then tr in same stitch once more
PATTERN NOTES
Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each round. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous round.
Right Side/Wrong Side: The side that faces you as you crochet this hat is the right side.
Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated.
Joined Rounds/Spiral: The entirety of this hat is worked in a spiral, with the exception of the two rounds of the lace section, which are worked in joined rounds.
Construction: This hat is crocheted seamlessly from the top down in a spiral. You will begin with the crown, increasing until reaching your specified circumference, then you will work straight without any increases to form the sides of the hat while also integrating the lace panel into your stitches. Lastly, you will work increases every alternate round to create the clean, gently sloping brim. Note that the lace section is worked in joined rounds; the rest is worked in a spiral.
More Content: For more information and tester photos, visit knitsnknots.ca/raffia-bucket-hat.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Immediately after purchase, you will instantly receive a digital download of the PDF pattern. Please include your email when prompted (be sure it's spelled correctly). Please send me an email if you don’t receive the download link!
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