Crochet Thick Front Post Hat

Create a cozy and stylish hat using the crochet technique with a thick front post design. This hat will not only keep you warm during the colder months but also add a fashionable touch to your outfit. By using the front post stitch, you can achieve a textured and chunky look that will make your hat stand out. Whether you prefer a neutral tone for a classic look or a bold color to make a statement, the possibilities are endless when it comes to crocheting a thick front post hat. This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters looking for a fun and rewarding challenge.

Hook: H (5 mm) US sized crochet hook
Materials: 3.5 ounces (200+ yards) Wool or Worsted Medium Weight Yarn
I love this Wool in Dark Navy used in hat shown. (210 Yards)
Finished size: 22 inch cir and 8 inches long for adult size hat

With H hook, Ch 4 and join to form ring. Hat pattern is worked in the round without turning.

Rnd 1
Ch 2, work 13 Hdc in ring. Join with Sl St to beg Ch-2. (14)
(Ch-2 counts as first Hdc st.)
Rnd 2
Ch 2, work front post double crochet (FP Dc) around each Hdc stitch of prior round. Join with Sl St to beg Ch-2. (14)
Rnd 3
Ch 2, work 2 FP Dc around each st. Join with Sl St to beg Ch-2. (28) Do not FP DC around Ch-2 beg st.
Rnd 4
Ch 2, *work 2 FP Dc around next st and 1 FP Dc around next st*, repeat between *. Join with Sl St to beg Ch-2. (42)
Rnd 5
Ch 2, FP Dc in next st, 2 FP Dc around next st, * FP Dc around the next 2 sts, *2 FP Dc around next st*. Repeat between * around. Join with Sl St to beg Ch-2. (56)
Rnd 6
Ch 2, work FP Dc around next 2 sts, *2 FP Dc around the next st and FP Dc around next 3 sts*. Repeat between * around. Join with Sl St to beg Ch-2. (70)

For smaller ladies or youth hat, stop at 70 stitches and work even to 22 rounds. This results in about a 21″ cir by 7- 1/2″ long hat.

Rnd 7
Ch 2, work FP Dc around next 5 sts and *2 FP Dc around the next st* and FP Dc in next 6 sts*, to increase round to 78 stitches. Join to beg ch-2. (78)
Rnd 8 – 24
Ch 2, work FP Dc’s even on 78 sts, join to beg ch-2. (78)

Edging:
Work two rounds of Sc evenly. FO for 8 inches cap length.

Here is the inside of the finished hat to show the ribbing.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
FP Dc – Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc – Half-Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sm – Same
St – Stitch