This crochet ruffle hat pattern is a beginner-friendly design worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. The pattern includes toddler, child, and adult sizes, with a ruffle added around the brim for a fun finished look.

The simple top-down crochet hat construction lets you complete the basic hat before adding the decorative ruffled brim.