Beginners Crochet in King Cole Pricewise DK - 5058 - Downloadable PDF

Beginners Crochet in King Cole Pricewise DK – Pattern 5058

This King Cole pattern 5058 is a downloadable PDF designed specifically for beginner crochet enthusiasts. It introduces two charming, accessible projects: a crocheted soft ball toy and a crocheted hat with ear flaps. Both designs are worked in King Cole Pricewise DK yarn, making this an ideal starting point for anyone learning the craft of crochet. The pattern is rated Easy and requires no prior experience with tension measurement, as tension is noted as not important for these projects.

Project One: Crocheted Soft Ball Toy

What Is Being Made

The first project is a soft ball toy, worked in the round using a spiral technique. This means the crocheter does not turn at the end of each round, and instead works continuously in a spiral. A stitch marker is recommended to keep track of the last stitch in each round, making this a great introduction to working in the round without seams.

Techniques Used

• Spiral rounds – the ball is constructed without turning at the end of each round, creating a seamless tube-like structure
• Increasing – stitches are increased by working two stitches into one stitch, shaping the ball outward
• Colour changing – the pattern alternates between White and Pink yarn, introducing beginners to simple colour-change techniques mid-round
• Stitch counting – the pattern emphasises counting stitches at the end of every round, building good crochet habits from the start

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – used to begin the work with a slip knot and starting chain
• Double Crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used throughout the ball construction
• Slip Stitch (ss) – used for joining and finishing
• Increase (inc) – working 2 stitches into 1 stitch to expand the shape

Materials

The soft ball is worked using King Cole Pricewise DK yarn in White and Pink, with a 3.5mm crochet hook. The DK weight yarn gives the ball a soft, lightweight finish suitable as a toy.

Project Two: Crocheted Hat with Ear Flaps

What Is Being Made

The second project is a crocheted hat featuring ear flaps, worked in rows and rounds. The hat includes a main body section and two shaped ear flaps that are assembled and attached after the main piece is complete. The ear flaps feature a two-tone colour design, with a Pink inner section bordered by White, creating a decorative contrast effect. This project introduces beginners to both flat and in-the-round crochet construction, as well as simple garment assembly.

Techniques Used

• Working in rows – the ear flaps are worked back and forth in rows, with turning chains at the end of each row
• Decreasing (dec) – reducing two stitches into one to shape the tapered ear flaps
• Assembly and seaming – the ear flaps are attached to the hat using whip stitch, positioned between rows 4 and 5 of the main hat body, equally spaced on either side
• Colour layering – a Pink insert is carefully sewn onto the White ear section, catching only the inner edges so that a visible White border remains around the Pink, with two visible rows of White at the top
• Rejoining yarn – the pattern teaches how to rejoin yarn at a specific stitch count from a central seam point, a key skill for adding ear flaps symmetrically
• Flat hat construction – the main hat body is worked with a back seam, laid flat to position the ear flaps evenly

Stitches Used