Lola Hat Pattern

Lola Hat Pattern by Tricia Dodge

What is Being Made

The Lola Hat is a crochet hat pattern designed by Tricia Dodge of Cuddlepie Crochet. This project creates a finished wearable hat suitable for adult sizing. The pattern uses a structured construction method that builds from a circular foundation, making it an ideal project for crocheters looking to expand their hat-making skills.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet pattern classified as intermediate difficulty. The hat is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques combined with more advanced stitch variations. The pattern employs a bottom-up construction method, beginning with a magic circle or chain loop foundation and working upward in continuous rounds to create the crown and body of the hat.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Lola Hat pattern incorporates several key crochet stitches and techniques:

• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, providing a medium-height, dense fabric suitable for hat construction
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) – Advanced stitch worked around the post of stitches from previous rows, creating textured detail
• Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) – Worked in conjunction with front post stitches, these are worked around each other to create dimensional ribbing or textured sections
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between rows
• Magic Circle or Chain Loop – Two foundation options provided for starting the hat's crown

Materials and Tools Required

The Lola Hat pattern calls for specific yarn weight and hook sizes to achieve proper gauge and finished dimensions:

• Yarn: Any thick worsted weight yarn (the pattern specifically mentions Vanna's Choice as a suitable option)
• Hooks: K hook (6.5mm) for the initial rounds and I hook (5.5mm) for subsequent sections
• Additional Supplies: Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and a pom pom maker for finishing embellishment

Pattern Construction Notes

The pattern includes specific guidelines for consistent results. All round joins connect to the first stitch of that round, and all first stitches are worked into the same stitch as the join. Starting chains do not count as stitches in this pattern. The front post and back post double crochets are worked around each other to create the textured sections. The adult sizing begins with 12 half double crochets in the foundation loop, which measures approximately 1½ inches, then increases through subsequent rounds to reach 24 stitches (2½ inches), 36 stitches (3½ inches), and 48 stitches (4 inches) as the crown expands.

Design and Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern provided by independent designer Tricia Dodge. The pattern includes detailed written instructions with measurements for each round, making it accessible for intermediate-level crocheters. The copyright notice permits crafters to sell finished hats made from this pattern, though the pattern itself cannot be rewritten, resold, or distributed.