Crocheted Hat & Bags in King Cole Raffia - 4336 - Downloadable PDF

Crocheted Hat & Bags in King Cole Raffia – Pattern 4336 Overview

This downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole presents a collection of three crocheted accessories worked in King Cole Raffia yarn: a crocheted hat, a Flower Squares Bag, and a Shoulder Bag. Each design showcases a different style and construction method, making this a versatile pattern booklet for crocheters who enjoy making stylish, summery accessories. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, meaning it is best suited to those who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and are ready to explore more structured shaping and decorative techniques.

About King Cole Raffia Yarn

All three designs in this pattern are worked in King Cole Raffia, a yarn specifically chosen for its lightweight, textured, and natural aesthetic. Raffia-style yarn is ideal for warm-weather accessories such as hats and bags because it holds its shape well, has a pleasingly crisp drape, and evokes the look of traditional woven straw or natural fibre crafts. The pattern uses a main shade (M) as well as up to three contrast shades — referred to as C1, C2, and C3 — particularly for the Flower Squares Bag, allowing for colourful, eye-catching motif work.

Crocheted Hat

What Is Being Made

The crocheted hat is a structured, shaped hat worked in King Cole Raffia. It is designed to be a fashionable warm-weather accessory with a neat, even fabric achieved through consistent tension.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Half treble crochet (htr) is the primary stitch used throughout the hat, creating a dense yet flexible fabric.
• The hat is worked in rounds (rnds), which is the standard construction method for crocheted hats, building up from the crown outward or from the brim upward.
• Slip stitch (ss) is used to join rounds and manage transitions between sections.
• Shaping is achieved through increases (inc) at key points to form the crown and brim of the hat.

Tension and Hook

The stated tension for the hat is 14 half treble stitches and 13 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over half treble crochet, worked on a 4.00mm crochet hook. Achieving this tension is essential for the hat to fit correctly, and the pattern strongly advises working a tension square before beginning.

Flower Squares Bag

What Is Being Made

The Flower Squares Bag is a decorative crochet bag constructed from individual floral motif squares joined together. This style of bag is a classic example of motif-based crochet construction, where individual squares are made separately and then assembled to form the finished fabric of the bag. The result is a colourful, textured accessory with a handcrafted, artisan quality.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Motif construction: Each square motif measures 12.75cm (5 inches) and is worked individually before being joined.
• Popcorn stitch (pc) and beginning popcorn (beg pc) are featured, adding three-dimensional floral texture to the motifs. Popcorn stitches are created by working multiple treble crochets into the same stitch and then closing them together to form a raised, bobble-like cluster — perfect for representing flower centres or petals.
• Chain spaces (sp) and chain (ch) construction are used within the motifs to create the open, lacy framework typical of floral squares.
• Double crochet (dc) and slip stitch (ss) are used for joining rounds within the motif and for finishing edges.
• The bag uses multiple colour shades — the main shade (M) plus contrast shades C1, C2, and C3 — to create vibrant, multi