This ribbed beanie knitting pattern is a great project for anyone who wants to make a hat that never goes out of style!
Wear it with the brim turned up for a fitted look or not for more slouch.
Scroll down for the free pattern or you can purchase a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.
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, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
The Yarn I Used
I made the ribbed beanie using The Petite Wool in Olive, knit on size 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles.
This yarn is from We Are Knitters and comes in a range of lovely colours.
This yarn is very warm to wear as it is 100% Peruvian wool.
Each ball is 100 GR. Per 140 M.
The yarn weight is bulky/chunky/12 ply.
You may also like this beginner ribbed beanie that was knit with The Petite Wool Spotted Mauve.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- How to K2tog.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
The Ribbed Beanie Knitting Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size –
- Adult woman/man
- To fit a head with circumference size – around 22-26 inches.
- Length of the hat (lying flat and unstretched) = 11 inches
- Width of the hat (lying flat and unstretched) = 6 inches
Gauge – 16 sts and 20 rows in 4×4 inches/10x10cm in 2×2 ribbing.
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 x The Petite Wool in Olive from We Are Knitters.
- Each ball is 100 GR. Per 140 M.
- 100% Peruvian wool.
- The yarn weight is bulky/chunky/12 ply.
- Yarn weight guide
Needles
- 6mm (US 10) 16′′ circular knitting needles.
- You may also need a set of 6mm (US 10) double-pointed needles for the decreases.
Notions
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
- CO – Cast on
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- K2tog – Knit two stitches together
- P2tog – Purl two stitches together
- Sts – Stitches
- Rep – Repeat
Pattern
- CO 72 sts.
- Place a marker, then join in the round being careful not to twist the sts.
- Round 1 – K2, P2 – rep to the end of the round.
- Rep round 1 until the hat measures 10 inches.
Shape The Crown
*You may need to switch to using double pointed for the decreases as the stitches become fewer.
- K2, P2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- K2, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
- K2tog, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
- K1, P1 – rep to the end of the round.
- K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Cut a length of yarn and thread through the darning needle, pick up the stitches left on the needles and sew tightly together.
- Sew in any loose ends.
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Happy Knitting! xoxo
C says
Can I still use this pattern with US 10 round needles but a 04 yarn?
Louise Bollanos says
Hello, if you are using a medium 04 yarn, I would suggest using size 5.5mm (US 9) 16″ circular knitting needles and casting on more stitches.
For this pattern please check out The Mariner’s Hat here – https://www.handylittleme.com/mariners-hat-pattern/
Thanks 🙂
Donna S says
Would love to make this hat for my husband using a super bulky 06 yarn , how do I adjust the pattern, less stitches ? Smaller needles? Would love your feedback.
Many thanks,
Donna
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Donna,
To make this hat with super bulky yarn you would need to go up in needle size – to 9mm (US 13) or 10mm (US 15) and cast on fewer stitches.
Perhaps 40 stitches or 42, you would have to work out the ribbing pattern so that it is even.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Donna says
Thanks so much!
Ellen says
Hello,
Just made this hat for myself and I love it! Would you cast on the same number of stitches when making it for a man?
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Ellen,
I’m so happy you love the hat!
Yes, this hat is unisex so will fit an adult head – man or woman.
My husband wears this hat comfortably and so do I – with the same number of cast on stitches.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Mariela says
Hello,
How can a adjust the pattern to make it a kids size?
Number of stitches, length?
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Mariela,
This hat pattern has sizes from baby, toddler, child and adult – https://www.handylittleme.com/irish-moss-stitch-hat-pattern/
That may help you to adjust this pattern.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Natalie says
I’ve made this pattern twice now, and it’s awesome! So simple and turns out beautiful.
I used size 10.5 16″ circular needles instead because that’s what I had on hand, and it turned out just fine. I followed the rest of the instructions exactly. I’m sure my end product was a bit looser than the original, but I like big hats anyway.
The second time I made it, I used the 10.5 needles with slightly bulkier yarn, so I casted on 68 sts instead. Worked perfect.
Great pattern, and I love that it’s been easy to make small changes to.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Natalie,
I’m so happy you enjoyed the hat pattern.
Happy knitting and all the best for 2021!
Louise
Margaret says
Do you happen to have this pattern for straight needles? I’ve looked at your post for How To Knit A Hat With Straight Needles, but I like this 2×2 rib look better and I haven’t learned circular needles yet. I understand how to do the body but I’m worried I’ll mess up the decreasing and shaping. If you’d be willing to post that part of the pattern for straight needles, I’d be super grateful!
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Margaret,
I don’t have this pattern for straight needles, but I can try to help you out with the decreases.
You could try this:
P2, K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
P2, K1 – rep to the end of the round.
P2tog, K1 – rep to the end of the round.
P1, K1 – rep to the end of the round.
P2tog – rep to the end of the round.
P2tog – rep to the end of the round.
Cut a length of yarn and thread through the darning needle, pick up the stitches left on the needles and sew tightly together.
Sew in any loose ends.
It’s just a reverse of the instructions for knitting in the round.
I hope that helps and let me know how it goes 🙂
Louise
Sandra says
Hello Louise,just finished knitting this pattern. I adjusted for super bulky yarn and it looks wonderful and fits (yay). I like the look of the crown. Thank you for sharing.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Sandra,
Thanks so much for your feedback, I’m so happy you enjoyed the pattern!
Louise