Ribbed Hat Pattern (Broken Rib Stitch)
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Not too bulky and not too light, this hat is comfortable to wear on those chilly days when you know the sun might come out later!
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An Easy-Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, and knitting in the round.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, you will shape the hat through simple decreases.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here. – How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
The Yarn I Used
I made the hat using Classic Alize Lanagold yarn and knit on size 5.5 mm (US 9) 16″ circular needles.
You can find this yarn on Etsy or can substitute it with any worsted or aran yarn.
I knit this hat in the round on circular needles, so there was no seaming involved, just a few loose ends to sew in at the end.
The stitch pattern I used for the hat is the broken rib stitch.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
More Hat Patterns
If you would like to make more knitted items/hats for women, please take a look at the other patterns in the women’s knitting pattern library.
There are also knitted hat patterns for women, men, babies, and kids in the hat pattern library. – Hat Patterns
You may also like these free patterns for adult-sized hats:
Ribbed Hat Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The classic ribbed hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
The broken rib stitch pattern gives a lovely texture to the knitted fabric.
The needles you use should be long enough to work in the round, or you can use a longer cable and the magic loop technique. (View tutorial – Magic loop knitting | step by step)
Copyright Info
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Skill Level – Easy
Size Info
- Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult
- Height of finished hat (adult) – 10″ this makes a slouchy hat.
- If you don’t want the hat to have a slouch you can knit the height like this – 6, (7, 7.5, 8) inches.
- The hat will have a more fitted style.
Gauge – 16 sts and 24 rounds in 4 inches
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 skein of Alize Lanagold Classic in 207.
- Medium weight yarn 04 / Worsted weight or Aran.
- Any medium (04) yarn (worsted/Aran/10 ply) 100g
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Needles
Notions
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List
- Approx – Approximately
- Beg – Begin(ning)
- CO – Cast on
- Cont – Continue(ing)
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit the next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM – Place marker
- Rem – Remaining
- Rep – Repeat
- Rnd(s) – Round(s)
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
- CO B – 54, (T – 63, C – 72, A – 81) sts
- Join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- Round 3 – Knit
- Round 4 – *K2, P1* rep from * to *
- Rep rounds 3 and 4 until the hat measures B – 6.5, (T – 7.5, C – 8, A – 8.5) inches from the CO edge.
- Decrease:
- K2tog, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
- Knit – rep to the end of the round.
- K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Cut a length of yarn and thread through the remaining stitches – pull tight and secure.
- Weave in any loose ends.
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Happy Knitting!
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