Fish Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern (ad-free pdf)

Meet your newest favorite summer make, friend! This Fish Bucket Hat is part of my Summer Kids’ Bucket Hat Collection, and with his big googly eyes, sweet round mouth, and teal fins poking out the sides, he’s guaranteed to get smiles wherever he goes.

Built on my Essential Basic Bucket Hat base, the hat itself works up in simple single crochet from the top down — totally approachable even if you’re newer to crochet. The fins, eyes, and mouth are sewn-on appliqués with clearly written instructions, so you can add all the fun character details with confidence.

This PDF version is completely ad-free and printer-friendly, so you can crochet without fighting pop-ups or losing your place mid-row. It’s the same great free pattern — just clean, organized, and ready to print.

What’s Included: Pattern instructions for three sizes — Newborn (0–6 months), Toddler, and Child — all worked top-down in continuous rounds using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton and a Size G-6 (4.0mm) hook. The base hat is beginner-friendly (all single crochet!), while the fish appliqués bring it up to an intermediate level. Tutorials for the hat and cartoon eyes are linked within the pattern to help you every step of the way.

You’ll also get: A complete list of materials, gauge information, abbreviations, special stitches, and pattern notes — everything you need in one tidy document.

This ad-free, printable PDF includes the complete pattern for the fish appliqués along with sizing information for three sizes — so you can make one for every little one in your life!

This adorable crochet fish bucket hat is also part of the Summer Kids’ Bucket Hat crochet pattern bundle, and it’s perfect for beach days, pool parties, and summer craft fairs! Made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. Available in Newborn, Toddler, and Child sizes!

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Fish Bucket Hat Pattern Details