Copilot Aviator Hat

Copilot Aviator Hat by Kat Goldin

What is Being Made

The Copilot Aviator Hat is a charming crochet design inspired by classic aviator styling, featuring a structured crown with decorative goggle details. This pattern is available in five size options ranging from newborn through adult, making it a versatile project suitable for gift-giving or personal collection building. The hat is designed to be worn with approximately 1.5 inches of negative ease for an optimal fit.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using the crochet technique, classified as an intermediate

Stitches Used

The Copilot Aviator Hat employs fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for hat construction:

• Chain (ch) - used for foundation and stitch construction
• Half treble crochet (htr) - provides medium height and drape suitable for hat shaping
• Double crochet (dc) - creates structure and definition throughout the design
• Front loop only (FLO) technique - used selectively to add textural variation and visual detail

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Copilot Aviator Hat is designed to work with DK weight yarn, though the pattern materials list references Aran weight yarns. The design calls for three distinct yarn colors to achieve the aviator aesthetic:

• Main Colour (MC): 1 x 100g skein of Artesano Aran (50% wool, 50% alpaca blend), 132m/144y, in Oak
• Contrast Colour (CC1): 1 x 100g skein of Artesano Aran (50% wool, 50% alpaca blend), 132m/144y, in Birch
• Goggle Colour: 1 x 100g skein of Cascade 220 (100% wool), 220y, in Black

The luxurious fiber content combines wool and alpaca for softness and warmth, with the goggle detail worked in pure wool for durability. A 5.5 mm crochet hook is required for this project, along with a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.

Size Options and Yarn Requirements

The pattern accommodates multiple sizes with corresponding yarn yardage requirements:

• Newborn: 12" / 30.5cm circumference, 4.5" / 11.5cm height, 53y / 49m yarn
• Baby: 14.5" / 37cm circumference, 5" / 13cm height, 80y / 74m yarn
• Toddler: 17" / 43cm circumference, 6" / 16cm height, 100y / 92m yarn
• 4 years and up: 19" / 49cm circumference, 7.5" / 19cm height, 123y / 112m yarn
• Adult: 22" / 56cm circumference, 8" / 21cm height, 144y / 132m yarn

This downloadable PDF pattern by independent designer Kat Goldin provides complete instructions for creating a wearable, stylish hat that celebrates vintage aviator design through modern crochet techniques.