So many beginners show me their first attempts, and the same issues pop up: the top is ruffled like a lettuce leaf, or the brim is super floppy when they wanted it firm. A basic pattern won’t tell you ...

Like its wintry cousin, the fuzzy bucket hat, a crochet bucket hat takes a minute to adjust to, and I have to admit that I initially balked when I clocked their resurgence. It’s a strong fashion ...