Cozy Crochet Jolly Hat Pattern For Holiday Charm Ideal For Beginners

Make a cozy Crochet Jolly Hat that adds a touch of warmth and style to your winter wardrobe. This fun project uses colorful yarns to make a granny square pattern at the top, followed by alternating rows of textures for a playful design. Whether you're new to crocheting or a seasoned pro, this pattern offers an enjoyable experience and results in a charming hat perfect for chilly days.

Crochet Jolly Hat

Materials Needed:

Two types of yarn (solid color and variegated; the example uses Premier Yarns)
5.5 mm crochet hook (example uses a Merritt hook)
Scissors and yarn needle for finishing

Starting with the Granny Square Top:

Magic Circle:

Make a magic circle, chain 3 (counts as 1st double crochet), then work 2 double crochets (dc) into the circle.
Chain 2, work 3 dc into the circle; repeat from to 2 more times (4 corners made), chain 2 and join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-3.

First Granny Square Row:

Slip stitch into the first ch-2 space.
Chain 3 (counts as 1st dc), add 2 more dc in the same space, chain 2, 3 dc again in the same space.
In each of the next ch-2 spaces, work (3 dc, chain 2, 3 dc). Join with a slip stitch.

Transitioning from Granny Square to Hat:

After completing the desired size of the granny square:

First Transition Row:

Using your contrasting variegated yarn, attach with a slip stitch to any ch-2 corner space of the granny square.
Chain 1, single crochet (sc) in the same space, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from to around, working into each side and corner similarly.
Join with a slip stitch.

Continuing:

Pick up your main color yarn without cutting the contrasting color.
Work over the contrast color, performing traditional granny square stitches (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner space of the original granny square, ignoring the chain spaces you just worked in the contrast color.

Alternate Between Colors:

Continue by alternating rows between the main color working traditional granny square patterns and the contrast color working the (sc, ch 3, skip pattern) around for as many rows as desired to increase the hat's depth.

Finishing the Hat:

Transition to Hat Body:

After reaching the desired depth with your granny square and alternating rows, begin working in rounds to create the sides of the hat.
This might include textured stitches like the moss stitch or half-double crochets depending on your design preference.

Final Rows:

As you approach the desired length, consider finishing with several rounds of single crochet for a snug fit at the edge, or continue with patterned rows until you achieve the length you want.