Introducing the Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat – a crochet bucket hat that’s not only fashionable but also full of heart. Designed with a purpose in mind, this hat combines style and awareness, blending the delicate peach color to represent endometrial cancer and a crisp white to symbolize all types of cancer.
Whether you’re looking for a special crochet hat bucket hat pattern to give back or just something stylish and easy to create, this project is a perfect for statement-making accessory that can create a positive impact.
Crafted using the embossed wedge stitch, the Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat is fully reversible and features a slightly ruffled brim, offering a versatile and stylish touch for any wardrobe.
Why Another Crochet Bucket Hat?
Crochet bucket hats are having a moment in the fashion world AGAIN. The original bucket hat was worn by Irish farmers and fishermen as protection from the sun and rain. These were made from wool felt or tweed cloth, and waterproof from the lanolin within wool.
Bucket hats resurged to the fashion scene in the 1960s, 1980-90s, and now, as a classic style. Since the origins, each designer has added their own touch, but it’s still an easy to fold and carry hat.
Personally, I think crochet bucket hats are the most fun to create because each one that is handmade can be unique pieces based on fiber and color.
Maybe you have seen the ruffle hats that remind me of flowers. This crochet bucket hat uses a simple method of increasing at the brim to create a slight ruffle that frames all faces better than the super ruffle (as I call it).
Make a reversible crochet bucket hat
The embossed wedge stitch is a fun stitch pattern to learn, as each cluster is made from three post stitches, double, treble and double treble stitches around a half double crochet to row below. Since the cluster is worked around the post of a stitch the row below, it means that the rows are short and creates a thick but airy fabric.
This presents a fun opportunity to use two colors that are alternated for each round to create a single color look on each side, therefore a reversible fabric. Even if one color is used to make the Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat, it will still be reversible as each side will look the same unlike some crochet fabrics.
This can be the perfect free crochet pattern for makers preparing for the farmer’s market and other events to make several crochet bucket hats in sports team colors. Especially, if you choose to donate a few hats to any cancer survivors or patients, I’m sure they would love to have a stylish hat to wear while enjoying their favorite sports team.
Why endometrial cancer?
Most of my Crochet Besties identify as a woman, alongside myself.
I know too many that have a story related to their reproductive organs, i.e. fibroids, endometriosis, or severe pain and other disruptive symptoms with their menstrual cycle that seeing a random reel left a lasting impression.
The content creator (I wish I remembered the page to share) mentioned that many women are often diagnosed with endometrial cancer after having been diagnosed and treated for other diseases of the reproductive organs. This may mean a later diagnosis, and increased mortality rate, particularly for Black women and other ethnic minority groups, from the disparities in access to healthcare.
Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, affecting about 66,200 women in the United States each year. In fact, it’s the 6th most common cancer in women in the US with an increase in incidence and mortality.
Several risk factors include a family history of endometrial cancer or Lynch Syndrome, obesity, taking estrogen only for treatment of menopause symptoms, taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer, starting your cycle at a young age, not having children, going through menopause late, having diabetes, and age. Many women are diagnosed between the ages of 65 and 75 years.
Several protective factors include pregnancy and breastfeeding, hormonal contraceptives, weight loss and physical activity.
I hope that raising awareness endometrial cancer with the Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat will contribute to early detection for yourself, a friend, or relative.
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Choosing yarn for a crochet bucket hat to donate
Now choosing yarn for a crochet project is a form of sport in the opinion of many crafters. Many may choose yarn based on color first and then texture, but there are a few important factors to consider when making a hat to donate.
For this sample of the Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat, I grabbed yarn from my stash knowing that it would not be donated, but was the color needed to represent Endometrial cancer. So as much as I love Malabrigo Rios, it is not recommended to use when creating this crochet bucket hat to be gifted to a cancer patient that is likely to have sensitive skin.
When making a crochet hat for donations, it is best to avoid any fibers that can be irritating to the recipient’s skin, so skip the hand dyed wools, and choose cotton, silk, acrylic, bamboo, or a blend of these fibers. The goal is to choose two colors of worsted weight yarn that is soft, breathable, and easy to care for. This will allow you to create a Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat that is practical and thoughtful.
As mentioned before, choose two complimentary colors to make it reversible, whether it’s a local sport team, or inspired by something you see daily. Have fun choosing the colors!
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MATERIALS
- Worsted weight #4 yarn
- Color A: up to 136 yds / 124 m
- Color B: up to 82 yds / 75 m
- Suggested Yarns:
- US H/8 (5.00 mm) hook or hook to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Tape Measure
GAUGE
5 rounds in hdc = 4” [10 cm]
FINISHED SIZE(S)
Child: Crown 5.75 [15 cm] diameter
Teen: Crown 6.25 [16 cm] diameter
Adult: Crown 7 [18 cm] diameter
PATTERN KEY
Ch: chain
Cl: cluster
FO: fasten off
Fpdc: front post double crochet
Fpdtr: front post double treble
Fptr: front post treble crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Rem: remain(s)
Rep: repeat
RS: right side
Sl st: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Scfl: single crochet front loop
St(s): stitch(es)
Sk: skip
WS: wrong side
YO: yarn over
SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Cluster: fpdc, fptr, fpdtr
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Easy
NOTES
- Pattern is written in US terms.
- Read entire pattern before beginning.
- Ch 2 counts as hdc throughout pattern.
- Change color with sl st to join, and carry the 2nd color up with the ch 2.
- Alternating colors each round starting with Rnd 1 of the Side will create the reversible look. Alternating colors every 2 rnds will create a striped look.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Crown
With Color A, make Magic Circle
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 hdc in center, tighten center, sl st to first st, turn. 8 hdc
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 2 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join, turn. 16 hdc
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 24 hdc
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 32 hdc
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 40 hdc
NOTE: Measure the diameter at this point to ensure proper sizing and fit. It should be 4” [10 cm].
Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 48 hdc
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 56 hdc
STOP HERE FOR CHILD SIZE, move to Side
NOTE: can add an additional rnd of hdc without increases before starting the Side.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 64 hdc
STOP HERE FOR TEEN SIZE, move to Side
NOTE: can add an additional rnd of hdc without increases before starting the Side.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 7 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts, rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. 72 hdc
Move to Side
Side
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), cl around post of first hdc of rnd below, *sk 3 sts on current rnd and rnd below, hdc in next st, cl around post of hdc below, rep from * around, change to B, sl st to join, turn. 14 (16, 18) hdc, 14 (16, 18) cl
Rnd 2: Ch 2, cl around post of first hdc of row below, *sk 3 sts on current rnd and rnd below, hdc in next st, cl around post of hdc below, rep from * around, change to A, sl st to join, turn. 14 (16, 18) hdc, 14 (16, 18) cl
Rnds 3-5 (7, 9): Rep Rnds 1-2, ending on Rnd 1, changing the color each rnd, turn.
Brim
Rnd 1: With Color B, ch 1, scfl in each st around, change to Color A, sl st to join, turn. 56 (64, 72) sc
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, change to Color B, sl st to join, turn. 112 (128, 144) sc
Rnd 3: Ch 1 loosely, hdc in first st, hdc in each st around, change to Color A, sl st to join, turn. 112 (128, 144) hdc
Rnd 4: Ch 1 loosely, hdc in first st, hdc in each st around, change to Color B, sl st to join, turn.
Rnd 5: Ch 1 loosely, hdc in first st, hdc in each st around, change to Color A and FO Color B, sl st to join, turn.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join and FO.
Finishing your Peachy Purpose Bucket Hat
Weave in all ends.
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Crochet Cancer Challenge
Did you know that this is the 11th year of the Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3?
Eleven years of raising awareness of the various types of cancer through crochet hats, and so many stories of losses from cancer and stories of survival.
With approximately 20 million new cases of cancer in 2022 that breaks down to 1 in 5 people develop cancer in their lifetime, so you are making a difference with every stitch made in each crochet hat donated.
When you decide to download the ad-free PDF of the Peachy Purpose Crochet Bucket Hat, you are making a pledge to donate at least one completed hat. Of course, more completed hats that will be donated is encouraged.
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46 Responses
What is the password so that I can get the Peacy Bucket Hat?
It is the code provided by Sweet Potato 3. Make sure to not copy the quotation marks. Just the letters and numbers.
I can’t seem to get the code to work on the page that pops up. It just goes back to the same page that says enter your password again. I presume that’s the code form the cancer challenge?
Yes, it is the code from the Crochet Cancer Challenge. Make sure to NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue that several people are experiencing.
says I need a password to even download
The password is on SweetPotato3’s website (see Crochet Cancer Challenge).
Thank you for letting others know that may be checking the comments. I think people are copying the quotation marks so it will not work. It is just the letters and numbers for the password.
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and do not include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
Right, me too. I put the code in and it didn’t work.
It may be a traffic issue of so many people trying to access the page at one time. Please be patient and try a few times. I am testing the page and was required to paste and hit enter a few times before it worked. It takes a few minutes for the behind the scenes stuff to work and then be accessible.
Hi
It is still asking for the password after I have entered the Cancer Challenge password numerous times. Maybe there is a bug?
Do not include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
I to am having the same issue . Say I need a password so I tried the code. Nothing works.
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
The link is not working right. I need a password.
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
The password from the crochet challenge is not working. It just reverts back to saying the area is password protected.
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
It is not working. I work in IT so I k is I’m doing it right. I have tried four different browsers. I have copied and pasted without quotation marks and I even typed it in exactly as written as well as tried all lower case. I have cleared cache and it is not working. You should just make it easy for people and put it on ravelry. Your site isn’t working and this is supposed to be a fun charity challenge and not cause so much frustration. You have numerous people reporting the same thing so giving the same response is not an acceptable resolution.
The password for the cancer crochet challenge does not work
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
Not working for me at all.
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
The cancer challenge code does not work for Miss Courtney’s site. And it does not work on ravelry.
Please help us get this adorable hat! 😊
Thank you Please
Hi Glitter Madea,
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
I’m having the same issue as Amelia
Hi Cindi,
Copy and paste the code from Sweet Potato 3, and DO NOT include the quotation marks. I think that may be the issue with copying and pasting the code into the password box. Also double check that if you use a password key with your browser, it is not pre-filling the box with a password.
Opps: please correct the word “thid” to say “this” and the word “qualifications” by removing the “w” (these were ‘typo errors’). The “Cancer Challenge” is my motivation, but I am having difficulty in applying this needed “password”, Thank you, and have a wonderful Saturday!
Hi Judy,
I just sent you an email.
I tried typing just the password provided, still doesn’t work
Please be patient and try a few times. I have been checking things behind the scenes, and it takes a few minutes to work and be accessible.
Says I need a password and I put in the code and that does not work.I just keep coming back to the password.Please helplease help
Left quotations off, Tried small letters, capital letters, made it just the way it was without quotations and still can’t get it. Can’t even download off Ravelry with the code.
I’m not sure if it may be a traffic issue of too many people trying to access the same page at once. Please be patient and try a few times. I keep testing the page myself, and had to paste the password a few times before it accepted it.
I have tried the password without quotations multiple times and it still isn’t working. I cleared my cache and tried again to no avail.
Please be patient and try again in a few minutes. I manually updating the page, and it takes a little bit of time for things to catch up.
I have tried to copy and paste, type in and every other way to try and get the password to take it just can’t get it to work? Also have tried many different times now waiting hours between. Something is wrong
This site is buggy and it’s not working. I work in IT so I know what I’m doing. I have tried four different browsers on an iPhone, iPad and laptop and the password is not working on the page. For a charity challenge, you sound try to at least make it easy for folks. Put it on Revelry already and make it easy to download. There are numerous messages of people sharing the same issue and your solution is not working.
I have copied and pasted with no quotation marks and I’ve typed the password, and it still keeps going back to the password page. It never goes to the pattern. I’ve cleared the cache and all.
Please be patient and try again in a few minutes. I manually updating the page, and it takes a little bit of time for things to catch up.
I have entered the password sans quotation marks. Emptied my cache. Restarted my computer. Changed the browser. It does not work. Please fix it.
Please be patient and try again in a few minutes. I manually updating the page, and it takes a little bit of time for things to catch up.
Using the code from Sweet Potato 3; no quotation marks only the exact password. Is it possible only lower or upper case letters should be used? I am using her lettering exactly with both upper & lower case and the numbers.
Please be patient and try again in a few minutes. I manually updating the page, and it takes a little bit of time for things to catch up.
The password does not work with the solutions provided. How about making it easy for folks and accept the code on Ravelry. There is an obvious issue with your site.
Thank you, Miss Courtney, for the quick smart fix under pressure!!! BLESS YOUR HEART ❤️💗❤️
We LOVE your work!!!!