How to Crochet a Colourful Three-Section Hat

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Work the purple crown

Begin with a foundation chain of three stitches and join with a slip stitch to form a small circle. Using purple yarn and a size H hook, work five stitch-groups of five stitches each into the circle to build the very top of the crown. For the first round, chain two stitches and work six single crochets into the circle (seven stitches total). From round 2 onward, chain one stitch at the start of each round, then work two single crochets into each stitch across to increase evenly and expand the crown outward. Fasten off at the end of each round and weave in your ends as you go to keep the work tidy. Continue in this way for five rounds total in purple.

Step 2 — Add the blue section

Join blue yarn to the top of the last purple round and continue working in the same increasing pattern — chain one at the start of each round, then two single crochets in each stitch across. Maintain the same size H hook throughout the blue section to keep the fabric tension consistent with the purple rounds. Work 10 stitch-groups in blue to build out the sides of the crown, fastening off and weaving in ends after each round. The combination of the purple and blue rounds forms the main body of the hat's upper section.

Step 3 — Work the fuchsia mid-section

Switch to fuchsia yarn and move to a size G hook for the fuchsia section — the smaller hook creates a slightly tighter fabric that helps define the colour transition. Join fuchsia to the top of the last blue round with a slip stitch, then work rounds 10 through 14 following the same pattern as the earlier rounds: chain one stitch, then two single crochets in each stitch across. Fasten off after each round and weave in ends. These five fuchsia rounds form the lower mid-section of the hat, bridging the blue crown and the brim you will add next.

Step 4 — Crochet the fuchsia brim

The brim is worked separately and then joined to the hat during assembly. Using fuchsia yarn and the size G hook, make a foundation chain of 73 stitches — or adjust the count to fit your head size — and join with a slip stitch to form a circle. For round 1, chain two stitches and work 72 single crochets evenly around (74 stitches total). For rounds 2 through 5, chain one stitch at the start of each round and work two single crochets in each stitch across to widen the brim gradually. Fasten off after each round and weave in all ends before moving to assembly.

Step 5 — Sew the hat together and finish

Turn the hat inside out so that the fuchsia brim faces outward when the hat is worn right side out. Fold the purple and blue section in half and line up the rows at the point where the stitch pattern transitions, using stitch markers to keep everything aligned as you work. Slip stitch across each row using both the yarn tails and the working yarn until you reach the end of the seam, then drop the tails and weave in all remaining ends securely with the tapestry needle. If the top of the hat needs a little extra structure, pack the rounded crown area lightly to shorten or shape it. To finish, weave in any last ends, and if desired, lightly iron the brim ruffles for a neater look. Your colourful three-section hat is ready to wear.

Frequently asked questions

What materials do I need to crochet a colourful three-section hat?
You will need DK weight yarn (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in purple, blue, and fuchsia — approximately 300 metres / 328 yards total — crochet hook sizes H and G, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, and scissors.

How do I start crocheting the colourful three-section hat?
Begin with a foundation chain of three stitches and join with a slip stitch to form a circle. Work five stitch-groups in purple yarn using a size H hook, then switch to blue yarn and continue working 10 more stitch-groups. For round 1, chain two stitches and make six single crochets in the circle (seven total), then continue increasing across subsequent rounds.

How do I sew the colourful crochet hat together?
Turn the hat inside out so the fuchsia brim faces outward. Fold the purple and blue section in half and line up the rows where the stitch pattern changes, using stitch markers to keep track. Slip stitch across each row using both tails and the working yarn until you reach the end, then drop the tails and weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

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