Crochet jester hat pattern featuring a red and blue two-pointed hat with yellow brim and yellow pom poms on a bright white background.

Crochet jester hat pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Add a playful costume piece to your crochet collection with this crochet jester hat! The classic two-pointed shape gives it that unmistakable jester look, while the bottom-up construction creates a fun hat for dress-up, costumes, and themed events. This pattern includes both child and adult sizes.

Quick answer
This crochet jester hat pattern is an advanced beginner project made with worsted weight yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up and uses double crochet stitches, post stitches, increases, and decreases to create the classic two-pointed jester shape. The pattern includes child and adult sizes.

Why you’ll love this crochet jester hat

  • Classic jester style: The two pointed sections give the hat a fun, recognizable jester look.
  • Two sizes included: Make the hat in child or adult size.
  • Worked in the round: The hat is crocheted from the bottom up for straightforward construction.
  • Uses worsted weight yarn: A common yarn weight that is easy to find.
  • Fun skill-building project: Practice double crochet, post stitches, increases, and decreases in one pattern.
  • Great costume piece: This crochet jester hat works well for dress-up, costumes, and themed events.
  • Advanced beginner friendly: A good next-step project if you are comfortable with basic crochet and ready to practice shaping.

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Crochet jester hat pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This pattern uses double crochet stitches along with front and back post double crochet, increases, and decreases for shaping. You should be comfortable working in the round, counting stitches, and following basic shaping instructions.

Materials needed

  • I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) in yellow, blue, and red
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Pom pom maker (small)

Not sure how crochet hook sizes affect your stitches? My crochet hook sizes guide explains the different hook sizes and how to choose the right one for your project.

Finished size

This pattern includes two sizes designed to fit the following head circumferences:

  • Child — 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
  • Adult — 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Gauge

16 double crochet stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Too many stitches? Try a larger hook.
Too few stitches? Try a smaller hook.

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • FPdc = front post double crochet
  • BPdc = back post double crochet
  • dc2tog = double crochet decrease
  • ch / chs = chain / chains
  • st / sts = stitch / stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

  • The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
  • The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.
  • The sample hats are shown in two color combinations: yellow, blue, and red and yellow, green, and purple. For consistency, the written instructions use yellow, blue, and red throughout. Feel free to substitute your own color combination.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.
Crochet jester hat pattern graphic showing two colorful two-pointed crochet jester hats with yellow ribbed brims and pom poms in child and adult sizes.

Free crochet jester hat pattern instructions

Choose the child or adult size below and follow the rounds for your hat. The brim and body are worked first, then the blue and red sections are worked separately to create the two jester points.

Complete the blue point first, then repeat the same shaping instructions for the red point. The written instructions use yellow, blue, and red, but you can substitute your own color combination if you prefer.

Need help switching yarn colors? My how to change colors in crochet tutorial shows you how to change yarn on the final yarn over for a cleaner transition.

Child size

  • Round 1: With yellow, ch 66. Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Join with a sl st to form a round. (64 sts)
  • Rounds 2–4 (ribbed brim): Ch 2. *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (64 sts)
  • Round 5: With blue, dc in the next 32 sts, changing to red on the final yarn over of the 32nd dc. With red, dc in the remaining 32 sts. Join. (64 sts)
  • Rounds 6–14: With blue, dc in the next 32 sts. Change to red on the final yarn over of the 32nd dc. With red, dc in the remaining 32 sts. Join. (64 sts)

Blue point
Work the following rounds using only the 32 blue stitches. Do not work across the red section.

  • Round 15: With blue, dc in the next 32 sts. Do not work across the red section. Join with a sl st to the first blue dc. (32 sts)
  • Round 16: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 14 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, dc2tog. Join. (31 sts)
  • Round 17: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 13 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, dc2tog. Join. (30 sts)
  • Round 18: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 13 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, dc2tog. Join. (29 sts)
  • Round 19: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 12 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, dc2tog. Join. (28 sts)
  • Round 20: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 12 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, dc2tog. Join. (27 sts)
  • Round 21: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 11 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, dc2tog. Join. (26 sts)
  • Round 22: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 11 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, dc2tog. Join. (25 sts)
  • Round 23: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, dc2tog. Join. (24 sts)
  • Round 24: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, dc2tog. Join. (23 sts)
  • Round 25: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, dc2tog. Join. (22 sts)
  • Round 26: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, dc2tog. Join. (21 sts)
  • Round 27: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, dc2tog. Join. (20 sts)
  • Round 28: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, dc2tog. Join. (19 sts)
  • Round 29: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, dc2tog. Join. (18 sts)
  • Round 30: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, dc2tog. Join. (17 sts)
  • Round 31: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, dc2tog. Join. (16 sts)
  • Round 32: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, dc2tog. Join. (15 sts)
  • Round 33: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, dc2tog. Join. (14 sts)
  • Round 34: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, dc2tog. Join. (13 sts)
  • Round 35: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, dc2tog. Join. (12 sts)
  • Round 36: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, dc2tog. Join. (11 sts)
  • Round 37: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, dc2tog. Join. (10 sts)
  • Round 38: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Join. (9 sts)
  • Round 39: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Join. (8 sts)
  • Round 40: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, dc2tog. Join. (7 sts)
  • Round 41: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, dc2tog. Join. (6 sts)
  • Round 42: Ch 2, dc2tog around. Join. (3 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Use a yarn needle to sew the remaining 3 stitches closed, then weave in the end.

Red point

Join red yarn to the first stitch of the red section. Repeat the blue point instructions using the 32 red stitches.

Adult size

  • Round 1: With yellow, ch 70. Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Join with a sl st to form a round. (68 sts)
  • Rounds 2–4 (ribbed brim): Ch 2. *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (68 sts)
  • Round 5: With blue, dc in the next 34 sts, changing to red on the final yarn over of the 34th dc. With red, dc in the remaining 34 sts. Join. (68 sts)
  • Rounds 6–15: With blue, dc in the next 34 sts. Change to red on the final yarn over of the 34th dc. With red, dc in the remaining 34 sts. Join. (68 sts)

Blue point
Work the following rounds using only the 34 blue stitches. Do not work across the red section.

  • Round 16: With blue, dc in the next 34 sts. Do not work across the red section. Join with a sl st to the first blue dc. (34 sts)
  • Round 17: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 15 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 14 sts, dc2tog. Join. (33 sts)
  • Round 18: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 14 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 14 sts, dc2tog. Join. (32 sts)
  • Round 19: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 14 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, dc2tog. Join. (31 sts)
  • Round 20: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 13 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 13 sts, dc2tog. Join. (30 sts)
  • Round 21: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 13 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, dc2tog. Join. (29 sts)
  • Round 22: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 12 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 12 sts, dc2tog. Join. (28 sts)
  • Round 23: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 12 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, dc2tog. Join. (27 sts)
  • Round 24: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 11 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 11 sts, dc2tog. Join. (26 sts)
  • Round 25: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 11 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, dc2tog. Join. (25 sts)
  • Round 26: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 10 sts, dc2tog. Join. (24 sts)
  • Round 27: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, dc2tog. Join. (23 sts)
  • Round 28: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 9 sts, dc2tog. Join. (22 sts)
  • Round 29: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, dc2tog. Join. (21 sts)
  • Round 30: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 8 sts, dc2tog. Join. (20 sts)
  • Round 31: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, dc2tog. Join. (19 sts)
  • Round 32: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, dc2tog. Join. (18 sts)
  • Round 33: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, dc2tog. Join. (17 sts)
  • Round 34: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, dc2tog. Join. (16 sts)
  • Round 35: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, dc2tog. Join. (15 sts)
  • Round 36: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, dc2tog. Join. (14 sts)
  • Round 37: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, dc2tog. Join. (13 sts)
  • Round 38: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, dc2tog. Join. (12 sts)
  • Round 39: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, dc2tog. Join. (11 sts)
  • Round 40: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, dc2tog. Join. (10 sts)
  • Round 41: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Join. (9 sts)
  • Round 42: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Join. (8 sts)
  • Round 43: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, dc2tog. Join. (7 sts)
  • Round 44: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, dc2tog. Join. (6 sts)
  • Round 45: Ch 2, dc2tog around. Join. (3 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Use a yarn needle to sew the remaining 3 stitches closed, then weave in the end.

Red point

Join red yarn to the first stitch of the red section. Repeat the blue point instructions using the 34 red stitches.

Adding the yarn pom poms

  1. Wrap yellow yarn evenly around a small pom pom maker.
  2. Cut the yarn along the grooves, then tie a strong piece of yarn tightly around the center.
  3. Remove the pom pom from the maker. Fluff and trim it to your desired shape and size.
  4. Thread the long yarn ends onto a yarn needle and sew one pom pom securely to the end of each jester point.

Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet jester hat beginner-friendly?
This pattern is rated advanced beginner. It uses double crochet stitches along with post stitches, increases, and decreases for shaping.

What sizes are included in the crochet jester hat pattern?
The pattern includes child and adult sizes.

What yarn should I use for this jester hat?
Use worsted weight yarn, also known as medium weight or #4 yarn.

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?
The pattern uses an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook.

How is the crochet jester hat constructed?
The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up and shaped into a classic two-pointed jester hat.

What stitches are used in this pattern?
The pattern uses double crochet stitches, including post stitches, along with increases and decreases.

Can I make this jester hat for both kids and adults?
Yes. The pattern includes both child and adult sizes.

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