This is an original design from my new book Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes, first published in 2025 by Page Street Publishing.

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MY BOOK: SUMMER CROCHET

Enter your beachy crochet era with lightweight, breathable patterns perfect for poolside lounging, festival weekends and sun-soaked vacations. 

This book includes 19 #SizeInclusive, warm-weather garment and accessory patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each garment pattern is written with an inclusive size range from XS to 5XL and each size has been thoroughly tested, thoroughly tech edited, and fully charted! We had hundreds of crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful.

Shop my new book, Summer Crochet, here or wherever you buy your books!

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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.

This pattern is fully written and charted.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Bulky—Hobbii Rafaella in colorway “Dusty Rose (10)”

• 100% paper raffia
• 147 yds (134 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) roll
• 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.

Paper yarn or paper ribbon can also be found at a lot of craft stores and department stores; not always marketed as “yarn”!

APPROPRIATE YARN SUBSTITUTES:

This list below includes some yarns I added myself in addition to the yarns used and recommended by testers.

• Fibra Natura Raffia (100% Paper Raffia)
• King Cole Raffia (100% Cellulose Rayon)
• Kremke Soul Wool Papyrus 60 Khaki (100% Paper Raffia)
• Lion Brand Rewind (70% Polyester, 30% Viscose)
• Onitsuga Paper Yarn (100% Paper)
• Ra-Ra Raffia (100% Paper Raffia) (Sport weight - hold it double to match gauge)
• If you find lighter weight raffia yarns - there are plenty of sport weight or DK weight paper yarns, you can try holding them double to achieve the same gauge! 

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

See full gauge swatch instructions at knitsnknots.ca/raffia-bucket-hat.

SIZING

This hat comes in two sizes: adult regular and adult large. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger size in parentheses, as follows: adult regular (adult large). Be sure to follow the numbers for your size only.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

See diagram in Ravelry photos.

• 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.

• 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).

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.

TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS USED

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
beg: beginning
BOR: beginning of round
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
dc: double crochet (tr in U.K. terms)
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
PM: place marker
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
sc: single crochet (dc in U.K. terms)
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)

Special Stitches
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

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