Boston Velvet Hat

Boston Velvet Hat by Krissy's OTM Crochet

What is Being Made

The Boston Velvet Hat is a downloadable crochet pattern designed to create a textured, luxurious hat using premium velvet yarn. This intermediate-level project produces a finished hat suitable for casual wear, with a distinctive shell stitch pattern that creates visual depth and dimension.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Bernat Velvet Yarn in the Bulky weight (5) classification. The designer specifies Bernat Crushed Velvet specifically, requiring approximately 150 to 180 yards of yarn to complete the project. The velvet yarn provides a soft, plush texture that distinguishes this hat from standard crochet projects and creates an elegant finished appearance.

Tools and Gauge

The pattern uses a K hook (10.5mm / 6.50mm), which is appropriately sized for working with bulky-weight yarn. The working gauge is established at 4 inches by 4 inches equals 2 shells wide by 4 shells in height, ensuring consistent sizing and proper fit when following the pattern instructions.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Boston Velvet Hat employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to construct the finished garment:

• Shell Stitch (Shell st) – The signature stitch for this pattern, created by working 5 double crochets into a single indicated stitch, forming a fan-like shell shape that creates the hat's textured appearance
• Double Crochet (DC) – A standard stitch used as the foundation for shell stitches and throughout the pattern structure
• Single Crochet (SC) – A basic stitch used for shaping and finishing details
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – An intermediate stitch incorporated into the pattern for varied texture
• Front Post Half Double Crochet (FP HDC) – A post stitch that creates dimensional ribbing by working around the post of stitches from previous rows
• Back Post Half Double Crochet (BP HDC) – The complementary post stitch that works around the back post, creating textured ribbed effects
• Chain (CH) – Used to create foundation chains and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Slip Stitch (SLP ST) – Used for joining rounds and finishing edges
• Front Loop Only (FLO) – A technique that works through only the front loop of a stitch, creating a ridged effect

Pattern Difficulty and Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, the Boston Velvet Hat requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches and comfort working with post stitches. The combination of shell stitches and post stitches creates visual interest while remaining accessible to crocheters who have progressed beyond beginner projects. The bulky yarn weight works quickly, making this a rewarding project that produces visible progress.

Designer and Format

This pattern is created by Krissy's Over The Mountain Crochet, an independent designer. The Boston Velvet Hat is provided as a downloadable PDF format, allowing immediate access to complete pattern instructions, stitch guides, and abbreviation references for convenient reference during the crochet process.