This sweet and simple Double Rib Hat knitting pattern has alternating sections of vertical and horizontal ribs making this an adorable and easy hat pattern that knits up quickly!
You guys, hats like my Double Rib hat are so in right now. Don’t you want your baby to be trendy? I just love the alternating sections of horizontal and vertical ribbing and this baby hat could not be easier to knit. It’s the perfect knitting project to work on on the porch or next to the fireplace (depending on the season).
It also looks great in any yarn that you choose and the double rib hat knits up to super soft and squishy and cozy. This is a comfy one.
I love easy classic baby hat knitting patterns like this one. You can’t go wrong if you knit this for someone for a baby shower or as a gift. They’re guaranteed to like it and it’s a great pattern to show off whatever worsted weight yarn you choose.
Sizes included: 0-3 months, (6 months, 1-2 years, 3-6 years, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large) Read our sizing guidelines post for more information.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
- Worsted weight yarn
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16″ circular knitting needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles
- Yarn needle
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
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Easy Double Rib Hat Knitting Pattern
(12 mo. size, see PDF for additional sizes
Double Rib Hat Knitting Pattern Instructions
Using long-tail cast on, cast on 72 stitches onto your circular needles. Join to knit in the round.
Rounds 1-7: (k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Rounds 8-11: purl all stitches
Round 12: knit all stitches
Rounds 13-16: (k1,p1) repeat to the end of the round.
Repeat rounds 8-16 until the hat is about 4 (4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2) inches long. Decrease after a round 13.
Decrease (divide your stitches evenly between 3 double pointed needles or use magic loop):
Round 1: (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 2: (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 3: (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 4:(k1, p1, k1, p1, k2) repeat to the end of the round
Round 5: (k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 6: (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 7: (k1, p1, k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 8: (k1, p1, k2) repeat to the end of the round
Round 9: (k1, p1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 10: (k1, p1, k1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 11: (k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 12: k2tog all stitches
Cut yarn, thread through loops and pull to close. Weave in ends.
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