Napoly Hat

Napoly Hat by Veronika Cromwell

What is Being Made

The Napoly Hat is a beginner-friendly crochet design available in five sizes ranging from newborn to adult man. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a structured hat with a distinctive double brim and textured main body, finished with a decorative faux fur pom pom. The hat offers versatile sizing options: newborn (33.5 cm head circumference, 15 cm height), 6-12 months (40 cm circumference, 17 cm height), 2-3 years (47 cm circumference, 20 cm height), adult woman (54 cm circumference, 24 cm height), and adult man (59 cm circumference, 25 cm height).

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This beginner-level crochet project employs fundamental techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The pattern utilizes a two-part construction method: a double brim worked in half treble stitches and a main body created using double crochet bobble stitch. The double brim creates a structured, finished edge that frames the face, while the bobble stitch adds textural interest and dimension to the crown. The pattern includes working in the back loop only for specific sections, which is a technique that creates distinctive ridged effects. Assembly involves attaching a faux fur pom pom to the crown, either using a pre-made pom pom or creating one with a pom pom maker.

Stitches Used

• Half Treble (htr): Used for the double brim, creating a medium-height stitch that provides structure and drape
• Double Crochet Bobble Stitch: Forms the textured main body of the hat, adding visual and tactile interest
• Back Loop Only (tlo): Applied to specific sections to create ridged definition

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The pattern calls for Super Charming chunky/bulky weight yarn (75 meters per 50 gram ball, 66% cotton and 34% acrylic blend). Yarn requirements vary by size: 2 balls for newborn, 2 balls for 6-12 months, 3 balls for 2-3 years, 3 balls for adult woman, and 4 balls for adult man. Alternatively, substitute yarn in the following yardages: 100 meters (newborn), 130 meters (6-12 months), 180 meters (2-3 years), 220 meters (adult woman), and 280 meters (adult man). The sample pictured uses 2 balls in Cream and 1 ball in Old Pink. Please note that actual yarn consumption may vary depending on individual tension.

Hook: 7 mm crochet hook is required for this pattern.

Additional Supplies: Faux fur pom pom (pre-made or created using a pom pom maker), yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors.

Tension and Gauge

Proper tension is essential for achieving the correct finished size. The pattern specifies two gauge measurements: 9 rounds by 15 stitches equals 10 by 10 centimeters when measured over half treble in the back loop only of the double brim; 10 stitches by 11 rounds equals 10 by 10 centimeters when measured over double crochet bobble stitch in the main body of the hat. Achieving these gauge measurements ensures that your finished hat will match the intended dimensions across all size options.