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You Died Accent Pillow
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Free Dark Souls Crochet Pillow – You Died Accent Pillow

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Hello everyone! Today I bring you a Dark Souls inspired crochet accent pillow! If you’ve ever played a game in the Dark Souls series…you’re probably familiar with this phrase; YOU DIED. 

My husband enjoys playing this game in his spare time. I played Dark Souls 2 when it first came out, and I was horrible at it to say the least. I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into, and I though it was just like any other RPG at the time. Boy was I wrong!

Despite the difficulty of it, it’s a beautiful game. It’s been five years since the release of Dark Souls 3 and we both decided to revisit it in 2021. 

It’s still amazing. The atmosphere. The music. The game play. 

So I was inspired by the game to graph out the infamous in-game notification: You Died. 

It was fairly easy, just a little time consuming. It took me about a week to totally finish this project, but that was between work and kids, so you’ll probably finish it quicker than I did!  

I also have a chart that you can reference to if you’re more of a visual learner. I created this graph through Stitch Fiddle, which is absolutely amazing for making tapestries via crochet (plus it’s totally free!)

Each block represents 1 single crochet stitch. When crocheting off of a graph, start from the left or right (doesn’t matter) and then continue back when you reach the end of the row. That is, if you start from left to right on the graph, work right to left after you turn your work.

I would also recommend to print this post out and mark off the instructions as you go. This can help prevent you from losing your spot.

You Died Dark Souls Graph

Materials Needed:

Abbreviations Used:

  • ch – chain
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • CTB – change to black
  • CTR – change to red

Special Instructions:

We’ll be making two sides and then sewing them together to make the accent pillow.

You’ll also need to be comfortable with changing colors on your hook. Do this by attaching the new color in the stitch BEFORE the needed color change.

So in the stitch BEFORE the color change, single crochet as normal, but do not complete it. Leave two loops on your hook, attach the new color and then finish the stitch.

This takes a bit of practice at first, but it really isn’t too bad once you get the swing of it. 

You can also carry the other color yarn with you as you crochet. Or you can cut and tie it off. 

I carried my yarn with me (you can tell by the red yarn somewhat poking through in the picture). If you don’t like how that looks, I would cut and tie it off.  One thing I don’t like about that method, is that it takes a REALLY LONG time to do. However, since we’ll be making a front and a back side to the pillow, the tied off ends will be hidden inside. So that’s a bonus. 

You Died Accent Pillow Pattern:

1 of 2 Sides:

With black yarn and 4 mm crochet hook

  • Ch 101
  • Row 1: From second ch from hook, single crochet in each ch across, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 2-14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (100)
  • Row 15: (starting from left to right on graph) Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, CTR, sc in next 6 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 4 sts, CTB, sc in next 9 sts, CTR, sc in next 5 sts, CTB, sc in next 9 sts, CTR, sc in next 8 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 5 sts, CTB, sc in next st, CTR, sc in next 10 sts, CTB, sc in next 2 sts, CTR, sc in next 8 sts, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 16: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 3 sts, CTB, sc in next 2 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 3 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 3 sts, CTB, sc in next 9 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 17: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 18: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB. sc in next 11 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 19: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 20: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, turn, (100 sts)
  • Row 21: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB sc in next 7 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 22: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 10 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 23: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, CTR, sc in next 3 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 10 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 7 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 24: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next st, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 10 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 25: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 2 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 26: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 9 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 27: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 11 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 28: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 29: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 8 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB,sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next st, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 9 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 30: Ch 1, sc in next 10 sts, CTR, sc in next 8 sts, CTB, sc in next 3 sts, CTR, sc in next 10 sts, CTB, sc in next st, CTR, sc in next 5 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 8 sts, CTB, sc in next 7 sts, CTR, sc in next 3 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 5 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 6 sts, CTB, sc in next 4 sts, CTR, sc in next 2 sts, CTB, sc in next 5 sts, CTR, sc in next 4 sts, CTB, sc in next 6 sts, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 31-46: Ch 1, sc in each st across,

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.

Now we will make the back side of the pillow. This part is much easier!

Dark Souls Pillow!

2 of 2 Sides:

With 4mm crochet hook and black yarn

Ch 101

  • Row 1: From second ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn (100 sts)
  • Row 2-46: Ch 1, sc in each st across (100 sts)

Don’t cut your yarn yet.

We’ll be sewing both sides together using the crochet hook and attached yarn.

 

Assembly:

Line up both sides of the pillow together evenly. Insert your crochet hook through both sides of the pillow and slip stitch in both stitches across.

Before slip stitching the 3rd side of the pillow, start stuffing firmly with poly-fil and continue stuffing as you go.

Slip stitch in the last stitches, cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end with tapestry needle (or tie off). Cut off any excess yarn.

Thank you for trying out this pattern! I hope you like this Dark Souls accent pillow!

As always, happy crocheting!

Duck Bucket Hat
Patterns

Duck Bucket Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

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Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you my latest creation; a crochet duck bucket hat! Now that it’s getting warmer, I’ve been in the mood to make less wintery hats and focus more on summer time crochet patterns.

I was inspired to create this little guy after I finished my Frog Bucket Hat. I think both turned out super cute!

The Duck Bucket Hat (pictured above) is toddler size, however I do have different sizes included. If you need help determining your hat size, I have a size chart here.

I have estimated sizes underneath each hat size. Please note that these may be a little bigger or smaller depending on your tension. 

As always, you can use any yarn type (this is acrylic), as long as it’s worsted medium weight #4. If you use different yarn weights and hook sizes, your hat might come out too big or small!

I use a magic circle to start the duck bucket hat, but you can use a chain 2 and start your hat in the second chain from your hook if you prefer. If you need help with starting a magic circle, see my previous post here.

The brim of a bucket hat is created by working in the front loop of the next stitch. If you look at the top of your stitch, you can see that there are two little “bars” next to each other. The “bar” that is closest to you is the front one. 

Crocheting in the front loop makes your stitches go out instead of down! Very useful for making brims on hats.

Please also note that on this page, instructions for the different size hats is displayed first and the facial features are at the bottom of this page. I use the same size eyes, beak and hair tufts for all the sizes, however feel free to adjust and make bigger or small by taking away or adding stitches.

Alright, let’s get to the pattern!

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Crochet Duck Bucket Hat Pattern

Materials Used:

Abbreviations Used:

  • Mc – magic circle
  • Ch – chain
  • St(s) – stitch(es)
  • Sl st -slip stitch
  • Sc – single crochet
  • Hdc – half double crochet
  • Dc – double crochet

Special Considerations:

  • The beginning chain does not count as a stitch in the bucket hat.
  • Every round starts in the same stitch as the beginning chain in the bucket hat.
  • Slip stitch to the first stitch of the round to join (not the beginning chain) in the bucket hat.
  • Repeat instructions between *and* when indicated.
  • You will see (x) at the end of the instructions for each round/row. X indicates how many stitches you should have when finished with that round/row.
  • Use pins to keep the eyes, beak and hair tufts in placed while sewing (this step is not totally necessary, just a preference).

Other Crochet Patterns You Might Like:

Crochet Duck Bucket Hat Pattern

Newborn Size:

Hat circumference: 13″ | Hat length: 5″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around sl st into first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts* repeat around sl st into first st (45 sts)
  • Round 7-13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st into first st (45 sts)
Hat Brim:
  • Round 14: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, Sl st to first st (68 sts)
  • Round 15-16 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (68 sts)

Cut yarn and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

0-3 Months:

Hat circumference: 14″ | Hat length: 5.25″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5 mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7-14: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
Hat Brim: 
  • Round 15: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, Sl st to first st (72 sts)
  • Round 16-17 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (72 sts)

Cut yarn and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

3-6 Months: 

Hat circumference: 15″ | Hat length: 5.75″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5 mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 11 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (52 sts)
  • Round 8-15: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (52 sts)
Hat Brim:
  • Round 16: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, Sl st to first st (78 sts)
  • Round 17-18 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (78 sts)

Cut yarn and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

6-12 Months:

Hat circumference: 16″ | Hat length: 6.25″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5 mm hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
  • Round 8-16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
Hat Brim: 
  • Round 17: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (84 sts)
  • Round 18-19 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (84 sts)

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

Toddler (1-3 Years):

Hat circumference: 17″ | Hat length: 7″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5mm hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
  • Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 13 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (60 sts)
  • Round 9-18: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (60 sts)
Hat Brim:
  • Round 19: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (90 sts)
  • Round 20-23 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (90 sts)

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

Child (4-10 years):

Hat circumference: 18″ | Hat length: 7.5″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
  • Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (64 sts)
  • Round 9-20: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (64 sts)
Hat Brim:
  • Round 21: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (96 sts)
  • Round 22-25 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (96 sts)

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

Teen/Adult Small

Hat circumference: 19.5″ | Hat length: 7.75″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
  • Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (64 sts)
  • Round 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 15 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (68 sts)
  • Round 10-21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (68 sts)
Hat Brim:
  • Round 22: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (102 sts)
  • Round 23-26 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (102 sts)

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

Adult Medium:

Hat circumference: 20.5″ | Hat length: 8″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
  • Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (64 sts)
  • Round 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (72 sts)
  • Round 10-21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (72 sts)
Hat Brim: 
  • Round 22: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (108  sts)
  • Round 23-26 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (108 sts)

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

Adult Large:

Hat circumference: 21.75″ | Hat length: 8.25″

With Bright Yellow yarn and 5mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 8 hdc in mc, sl st to first st (8 sts)
  • Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next stitch* repeat around, sl st to first st (16 sts)
  • Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (24 sts)
  • Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
  • Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (40 sts)
  • Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
  • Round 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (56 sts)
  • Round 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (64 sts)
  • Round 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (72 sts)
  • Round 10: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 17 sts* repeat around, sl st to first st (76 sts)
  • Round 11-22: Ch 1, hdc in each st around (76 sts)
Hat Brim: 
  • Round 23: Ch 1, *2 hdc in front loop of next st, 1 hdc in front loop of next st* repeat around, sl st to first st (114 sts)
  • Round 24-27 (or until desired length): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (114 sts)

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in end using your tapestry needle.

***See at the end of page for eye, beak, and hair tuft instructions***

Eye, Beak, and Hair Tuft:

Use a 4 mm crochet hook for eyes, beak, and tufts.

Again, these are for all hat sizes. Feel free to adjust size if desired by adding or subtracting stitches/rows or by sizing up/down a hook size.

Eyes (make 2):

With Black yarn and 4 mm crochet hook:

  • Round 1: Make 5 dc in magic circle (5) 
  • Round 2: Use stitch marker to mark the next stitch. Do not sl st to the next st, continue crocheting in the round. Make 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to first st (10 sts)

Cut a long length of yarn for sewing later with your scissors, and pull through.

Beak:

Note that I am not counting the turning chain as a stitch.

With Pumpkin yarn and 4 mm crochet hook:

  • Row 1: Ch 2, make 1 sc in second ch from hook (1 sc)
  • Row 2: Ch 2, turn, make 2 dc in the previous sc you made (2 sts)
  • Row 3: Ch 2, turn, make 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, and 2 dc in the top of the turning chain from the previous row (5 sts)
  • Row 4: Ch 2, turn, make 2 dc in next st, make 1 dc in the next 3 sts, make 2 dc in last st (not the turning chain this time) (7 sts)
  • Row 5: Ch 2, turn, make 2 dc in the next st, make 1 dc in next 5 sts, and make 2 dc in last st (9 sts)

Cut a long length of yarn for sewing later with your scissors, and pull through.

Beginning of beak
Row 1
Row 2 of beak
Row 2
Row 3 of beak
Row 3
Row 4 of beak
Row 4
Row 5 of beak
Row 5
Hair Tufts (make 6):

With Bright Yellow yarn and 4 mm crochet hook:

Row 1: Ch 10, from 3rd ch from hook, make 1 dc, make 1 hdc in next 2 chs, make 1 sc in next 2 chs, and make 1 sl st in next 3 chs (8 sts)

Cut a long length of yarn for sewing later with your scissors and pull through.

Row 1 hair
Ch 10
Row 1
Dc, hdc x2, sc x2, sl st x3

Assembly:

You will need to sew two pieces of the hair tufts together, that way you have a total of three “bulkier” pieces.

Line two tufts up and sew together with tapestry needle. Whip stitch, or use whichever sewing method you prefer. Do not cut off any excess yarn yet.

Line one tuft up on the top of the hat by placing one directly in the middle (there should be a larger hole there). Sew in place with tapestry needle. I like to tie the yarn ends together and cut of any excess, that way my assembled pieces are more secure.

Sew the next two tufts on each side of the middle tuft to create three cute little tufts coming from the top of the hat together. See pic below for reference.

Line the beak in the middle of the hat and sew in place. I think the beak looked better by lining the tip of the beak on the very last round prior to the brim. Feel free to use pins to keep the beak from moving around on you. Tie and cut off any excess.

Sew both eyes almost right on the two corners of the beak. Sew closer than you think you need to. If you sew them too far away from the beak, it tends to look a little wonky when the hat is worn. Wearing the hat will stretch the eyes away from each other a bit and the facial features might look a little silly.

Duck Bucket Hat

And there you have it! I hope you found this crochet duck bucket hat pattern fun and useful. 

This post was all about how to make a crochet duck bucket hat! 

Thank you and happy crocheting!

Baby Burp Cloth Pattern
Patterns

Easy Textured Burp Cloth – Free Crochet Pattern

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***Check out the listing for these burp cloths on my Etsy shop here!***

These textured baby burp cloths are so beautiful and easy to make! I have been thinking of ways to add a little more texture to my crochet projects and this stitch is not only simple, but relaxing to make.

So what is this amazingly textured stitch?

It’s called the Wattle Stitch!

It creates a beautiful texture that’s not totally busy or crazy, which is perfect for those baby crochet projects. It also has a minimalist/modern feel to it, which I absolutely love.

I like to think of the wattle stitch as a wonky V stitch. It’s just a single crochet, chain one, and double crochet in the same space throughout the pattern. Easy Peasy! 

I would say the ONLY difficult thing about this pattern, is if you have a hard time finding turning chains. You’ll have to make a single crochet in it to complete rows 3 and beyond. If you’re a new crocheter and can’t tell what is what (I remember those days!), you can use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn after you make it to find it. 

The yarn used for these burp cloths is the ‘Feels like Butta’ from Lion Brand, and to be honest, I think this my new favorite yarn. It’s polyester, but it’s incredibly soft. The name is totally makes sense, I mean, it really does feel like butter! 

With the ‘Feels like Butta’ yarn and the combined wattle stitch, it gives the burp cloth a nice, squishy kind of feel. It’s soft and that texture is great for wiping away those little spit up messes babies tend to make. 

Of course, not ALL babies are super spitty (is that a word?), but they sure are nice to have around just in case!

Close up of wattle stitch

Just look at that gorgeous texture! Beautiful, right?

It’s so funny, I never thought I’d ever be geeking out about yarn and the ways you can make it look so cool, but here I am haha.

I used the Pale Grey and the Charcoal colored yarn for the burp cloths. I think I’m drawn more to neutral and natural colored yarns for my “serious” projects. Maybe I’m just boring, but it just looks so much cleaner and nicer to my eyes. Plus I really like that minimalist aesthetic that’s popular right now, and I think these two colors reflect it pretty well.

The finished burp cloths are about 7.5 inches x 18.5 inches. The final length will depend on how tight or loose your tension is, but feel free to add length and rows as needed.

Okay, enough talking, let’s get cracking and make that baby something to barf on!

Crochet burp cloth laid flat

Materials:

  • 3.75 mm crochet hook
  • 1 skein of 4 medium weight yarn (Lion Brand’s Feels like Butta Yarn in Pale Grey or Charcoal)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry Needle

 Abbreviations Used:

  • Ch – chain
  • Sc – single crochet
  • Dc – double crochet

Textured Burp Cloth Pattern:

  • Row 1: Ch 93 or a multiple of 3
  • Row 2: From the 3rd ch from your hook make (1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc) all in the same ch. Skip 2 chs and make (1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc) in next ch. Repeat all the way to the end of the ch. Turn and ch 1. 
  • Row 3: Find the first ch 1 space from the previous row (it should be a nice little hole). Make ( 1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc) in that space. Continue making 1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc in each ch 1 space. At the end of the row, make a sc in the turning ch . Turn and ch 1.
  • Row 4-26: Repeat row 3
Crochet Burp cloth tied with ribbon

And that’s it! 

The stitches put together are simple, but they make such a wonderfully textured burp cloth perfect for your little one (or someone else’s!) 

I think these would make a nice baby shower or meet the baby gift (plus if it’s handmade, it’s even more special, right?). Fold them up Marie-Kondo style and tie a pretty bow around them!

Thank you for reading and happy crocheting!