The hat starts from the crown, begins with an African Flower motif, then continues to the body and brim. Since a variety of stitches are used in this design, you won’t be bored. Therefore, knowledge of single crochet, extended single crochet, half double and double crochet, half double crochet in the 3rd loop, a stitch that I coined “double half double crochet (or partial puff stitch), and increases and decreases is advisable. It uses one main color, and only about 30 yards each of contrasting colors. However the chunky yarn allows for it to work up fast, and you can make one for almost the entire family; have fun with it!