The Maxhill Crochet Bucket Hat is the playful, sun-ready accessory everyone will want to borrow. Built from bold granny-style motifs, crisp stitch definition and joyful bobble texture, it turns classic crochet charm into a modern warm-weather essential. Noro Sonata brings soft drape, lightweight comfort and vibrant tonal colour, giving the finished hat a bright, summery personality that shines in every stitch.
 
What’s Inside the Kit
 
Your kit includes:
2 skeins of Noro Sonata in your selected colourway
A special gift, just for you
Packed with care and joy
 
Optional add-on:
Add the 26th Edition of the Noro Magazine which includes over 30 patterns, including the Maxhill Crochet Bucket Hat pattern ($10 extra for the magazine - recommended if you do not already have a copy - RRP: $19.95)
 
Not included:
3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook
Tassel maker or 12.5cm (5") cardboard
Ball winding service. You can purchase that separately here!
 
Designed for Makers Like You
 
The Maxhill pattern is perfect for crocheters who love motif-based makes, cheerful texture and that magical moment when individual pieces join into something wearable and fun. It’s quick, creative and wonderfully satisfying from start to finish.
 
Suitable for intermediate crocheters
Five large motifs create the sides of the hat
One circular motif forms the top of the crown
Ten small motifs make up the brim
Bobbles add texture and visual interest
Crab stitch edging provides structure and a clean, professional finish
One size fits most adults: 53.5–56 cm (21–22”) head circumference
 
If you enjoy rhythmic stitching, modular construction and playful crochet details, this sunny little project will feel like instant joy.
 
Spun with Purpose
 
Made with Noro Sonata, this hat benefits from a beautifully soft hand-feel and a breathable, season-friendly fibre blend ideal for long days outdoors. Sonata’s subtle tonal depth brings gentle movement to the motifs while maintaining crisp stitch definition for bobbles, joins and edging.
 
This yarn is:
A luxurious blend of cotton, viscose, silk and polyamide
Smooth and breathable, perfect for warm weather
Soft with a light sheen
Tonally rich without overwhelming the motif design
A comfortable choice for all-day wear
 
Sonata’s colour story elevates the classic granny motif into something modern, fresh and endlessly wearable.
 
Made to Be Made
 
The Maxhill Bucket Hat is the kind of accessory you’ll reach for whenever the sun is shining: practical, stylish and full of handmade charm.
 
Style it:
With a breezy sundress for coastal summer vibes
Paired with denim shorts and a tank for weekend adventures
As a cheerful festival or market-day accessory
On morning walks, beach days or anytime you want a pop of colour
 
It’s a quick, joyful make that results in a piece with personality.
 
Your Next Mindful Make
 
There’s something wonderfully grounding about joining motifs: the rhythm, the repetition, the way each little square becomes part of something bigger. Let the soft drape of Sonata and the happy texture of bobbles guide you into your next creative flow.