One summer, I decided to add a personal touch to my wardrobe with handmade accessories. The first project on my list was a crochet bucket hat. I started searching for patterns and found so many options that it was hard to choose just one. I picked a simple design to begin with, thinking it would be a smart place to start. Learning the basics and seeing the hat take shape was incredibly satisfying. After I finished my first hat, I was hooked. I made a few more, trying out different patterns…
