Boxed Buttons Hats - Worsted & Bulky

Boxed Buttons Hats - Worsted & Bulky by Cori Eichelberger

What is Being Made

The Boxed Buttons Hats are a collection of decorative children's and adult knit hats designed by Cori Eichelberger of Irocknits Designs. These hats feature a unique button display concept, allowing knitters to showcase themed buttons such as farm animals, monsters, panda bears, butterflies, fish, and more. The design serves as a companion piece to the Bobber hat and offers an interactive, customizable accessory that combines functional headwear with creative button embellishment. The pattern is available in five sizes: Baby, Kids, Adult Small, Adult Medium, and Adult Large, with finished circumference measurements ranging from 13.25 inches (33.5 cm) to 22 inches (56 cm).

Knitting Techniques

The Boxed Buttons Hats are knit from the bottom up, a construction method that allows knitters to work from the brim toward the crown. This bottom-up approach provides flexibility in fit and makes it easy to adjust length as needed. The pattern incorporates button placement throughout the hat design, creating structured areas where decorative buttons can be securely attached and displayed. The hat construction is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it an accessible project for knitters new to hat construction.

Stitches and Construction

While specific stitch details are referenced in the pattern checklist format, the design utilizes fundamental knitting stitches suitable for worsted weight yarn construction. The pattern is presented as a checklist-style pattern, which helps knitters track their progress through each section of the hat as they work from brim to crown.

Materials

• Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn is the primary yarn specification for this hat design, with a bulky weight option also available. Worsted weight yarn creates a fabric with good stitch definition and drape suitable for hat construction.
• Needles and Notions: Standard knitting needles appropriate for worsted weight yarn are required. Themed buttons or vintage buttons from personal collections can be used for customization and embellishment.
• Button Options: The pattern encourages creative button selection, including themed buttons featuring farm animals, monsters, panda bears, butterflies, fish, and other designs. Vintage or heirloom buttons can also be incorporated for personalized results.

Pattern Features

This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Cori Eichelberger offers a beginner-level knitting project with significant customization potential. The checklist format provides clear tracking through the pattern sections, making it easy for knitters to follow along. The five available sizes ensure proper fit across a wide age range, from babies through adults. The interactive button display element transforms a basic hat into a personalized accessory that reflects the wearer's interests and preferences.