Kid's Novely Hats in King Cole DK and Chunky - 4870 - Downloadable PDF

Kid's Novelty Hats in King Cole DK and Chunky

What is Being Made

This pattern collection features novelty hats designed for children aged 2 to 12 years. The downloadable PDF provides multiple hat designs that combine playful styling with practical construction, making them ideal for adding fun and personality to a child's wardrobe.

Crochet Techniques Used

The hats are constructed using several intermediate-level crochet techniques that add visual interest and texture:

• Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) – created by inserting the hook from back to front to back again under the post of a stitch in the round or row below, then pulling the loop through and completing the stitch. This technique creates raised, dimensional texture.
• Back Post Treble (BPtr) – a taller post stitch worked similarly to BPdc but with additional yarn overs, creating even more pronounced raised effects
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) – the counterpart to BPdc, worked from front to back to front, allowing for ribbed or alternating textured patterns
• Standard double crochet – the foundational stitch used throughout the patterns
• Chain stitches – used for foundation chains and shaping

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations including: ch (chain), dc (double crochet), BPdc (Back Post double crochet), BPtr (Back Post treble), FPdc (Front Post double crochet), flo (front loop only), blo (back loop only), approx (approximately), betw (between), cont (continue), and foll (following).

Materials and Yarn Specifications

These hats are designed to be worked in King Cole yarn in multiple weights to accommodate different age ranges and preferences:

• King Cole DK (Double Knit) – a medium-weight yarn suitable for lighter, more delicate hats
• King Cole Chunky – a heavier yarn option for warmer, quicker-to-make hats
• King Cole Super Chunky – an extra-heavy option for the fastest construction and maximum warmth

Crochet Hook Sizes

The pattern specifies different hook sizes depending on yarn weight and desired tension:

• 4.00mm hook – used with King Cole DK yarn, achieving a tension of 18 double crochet and 20 rows over 10cm (4 inches)
• 6.00mm hook – used when working with 2 DK yarns held together, achieving a tension of 12 double crochet and 13 rows over 10cm (4 inches)
• Additional hook size – the pattern references a hook achieving 10.5 double crochet and 12 rows over 10cm (4 inches), suitable for the Super Chunky weight option

Difficulty Level

These hats are rated as intermediate difficulty, making them suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to explore post stitches and textured techniques. The use of Back Post and Front Post stitches adds complexity beyond beginner patterns while remaining accessible to developing crafters.

Pattern Format

This collection is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to all hat designs and complete instructions for working through each project at your own pace.