How to Crochet A Beautiful Ruffle Hat (Tutorial for Beginners)

Make your summer special by crocheting a beautiful ruffle hat with this step-by-step tutorial. It is a clever way to practice the layered ruffe technique while getting a beautiful crochet hat suitable for any occasion. Follow through with us for more details about this project perfect for all ages!

Skill Level: Intermediates

Materials Needed

The supplies used in this video tutorial to crochet a ruffled hat are:

3mm crochet hook
Medium weight yarn
Scissors
Stitch marker
Needle

Crochet Ruffle Hat Tutorial

The ruffle-making technique triples stitch volume, showcasing how simple repetition creates textured design. You will love crocheting this ruffle hat:

Start with a Magic Ring
The video opens with clear guidance on making a magic circle, a foundational crochet technique. The host shows how to loop the yarn, insert the hook, and pull through to begin the chain.

Building the Foundation Rows
Initial rows involve increasing rounds using double crochets, starting from 12 stitches and expanding to 24, 36, and beyond. The video emphasizes using slip stitches to finish each row and stitch markers to track key points.
Controlled Increases by Pattern
Each row follows a calculated increase: for instance, 2 double crochets in one stitch, then 1 double in the next. This pattern expands as the hat grows — e.g., 2 + 2 + 1, 2 + 3 + 1, etc. — up to a total of 84 stitches.

Tips for Avoiding Mistakes
Viewers are reminded to skip the slip stitch when counting stitches to prevent overcounting. Also, the instructor warns against skipping blocked stitches and advises pulling apart the yarn to reveal hidden spaces.

Measuring for Fit
By row 20, the hat measures approximately 6.5 inches. The teacher shows how to adjust the hat’s length based on preference by varying the number of rows with no increases.
Creating the Ruffles
Ruffles are made by crocheting 3 double crochets into each stitch, dramatically increasing volume. This technique is repeated over three ruffle rows, creating a full, curly brim.

Final Touches
After finishing the third ruffle row, viewers are instructed to weave in the yarn ends, effectively completing the ruffle hat. The video ends with encouragement to like, subscribe, and share.