Make a magic ring
Chain 2
Work 10 double crochets into the ring
Pull the ring closed
Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet
Chain 2
Increase evenly in each round to form the crown
Continue increasing until the circle matches the desired head width
Work rounds with fewer increases to shape the sides
Crochet even rounds without increases for the hat body
Add gradual increases in the next rounds to create the bucket brim
Make the brim as wide as desired
Finish with a round of single crochet or slip stitches for a neat edge
Fasten off
Weave in all ends
Block the hat if needed