This easy beginner hat pattern is a great project for anyone who is learning how to knit in the round.

Wear it with the brim turned up for a fitted look or not for more slouch.

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.

*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*

The Yarn I Used

I made the hat using Classic Alize Lanagold yarn in grey (21) and knit on size 6 mm (US 10) 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.

There is a video in this post that will help you with the decreases needed for the crown of the hat.

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.
You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.

The Ribbed Hat 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.

Please do not copy, sell, redistribute or republish this pattern.
If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
You may sell items produced using this pattern.
Do NOT use the copyrighted photos for your product listing.
For the copyright T&C’s please read my Terms of Use.

Skill Level – Easy

Size –

Adult woman
To fit a head with circumference size – around 22-26 inches.

Gauge – 5 sts and 5 rounds in 1 inch

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

1 skein of bulky yarn suitable for size 6mm (US 10) needles.
(I used Classic Alize Lanagold in grey -21 – 49% wool/51% acrylic)
A good substitute for this yarn is – Lion Brand Heartland.
Medium weight yarn 04 / worsted or aran.
Yarn weight guide

Needles

Set of 6mm (US 10) 16′′ circular knitting needles

Notions

Hat Pattern

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 88 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 8.5″.
Depending on how the hat fits your head, you may want to make this a bit longer – 9″ or more.

Shape The Crown

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.

Yield: Ribbed Hat - Adult Size

Easy Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern

This easy beginner hat knitting pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit.

Active Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours

Difficulty Easy/beginner

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

1 skein of yarn suitable for size 6mm (US 10) needles.
(I used Classic Alize Lanagold in grey -21 - 49% wool/51% acrylic)
A good substitute for this yarn is - Lion Brand Heartland.
Worsted or aran.

Tools

Set of 6mm (US 10) 16″ circulars
Stitch marker
Scissors
Darning needle
Tape measure

Instructions

CO 88 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 8.5″.
Depending on how the hat fits your head, you may want to make this a bit longer – 9″ or more.

Shape The Crown

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.

Notes

The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

Please do not copy, sell, redistribute or republish this pattern.
If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
You may sell items produced using this pattern.
Do NOT use the copyrighted photos for your product listing.
For the copyright T&C’s please read my Terms of Use.

Gauge = 5 sts and 5 rounds - 1"

If you want to see how to shape the crown, please watch the video tutorial.

Abbreviations

CO - Cast on

K - Knit

P - Purl

K2tog - Knit two stitches together

P2tog - Purl two stitches together

Sts - Stitches

Rep - Repeat

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Easy Beginner Hat Knitting Pattern

An Easy Level Knitting Pattern

The Yarn I Used

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

The Ribbed Hat Knitting Pattern