This cute little ribbed hat knitting pattern is such a quick and versatile knitting pattern, you’ll want to make a hundred of them!
Updated February, 2024
This pattern has been updated to include additional child and adult sizes. For more information on the changes, what’s included and many other questions, click here.
Hey friends, this cute easy ribbed hat knitting pattern is the next pattern in my Back to Basics pattern series and it’s such a great one! The ribbed texture is so easy to do but looks great and is super comfy and cozy.
I really like it in this deep dusky blue but this one looks good in ANY color, I promise!
The other great thing about this ribbed hat is that it’s super stretchy, so don’t panic if your hat looks a little smaller than normal, it’s meant to stretch so you can see that beautiful rib stitch!
I also love the folded brim on this one. Folded brims are great for little ones because they keep their ears extra warm. If yours won’t stay folded, go ahead and tack it with a few small stitches spaced around the brim. That’ll keep it folded!
Easy Ribbed Hat Knitting Pattern
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: 22 st. = 4 inches
- Worsted weight yarn
- US 7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles
- Yarn needle
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
Looking for the pattern? Here’s how it works: This pattern is available for FREE in one size right here on my site (keep scrolling down). Or for just a few dollars, you can choose to purchase an upgraded PDF pattern that is nicely formatted and easy to print. Besides being easy to print, the PDF pattern also contains MORE SIZES with instructions for additional sizing including 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 2T+! Thank you for supporting Little Red Window!
Easy Folded Brim Hat Knitting Pattern Instructions (12 month size)
Using long-tail cast on, cast on 72 stitches onto your circular needles. Join to knit in the round and k2, p2 in a rib stitch until the hat is about 7 inches long (measure without the brim folded up).
Decrease (divide your stitches evenly between 3 double pointed needles or use magic loop):
Round 1: (k2, p2, k2, p2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 2: (k2, p2, k2, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 3: (k2, p2, k2tog, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 4:(k2, p2, k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 5: (k2, p2tog, k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 6: (k2, p1 k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 7: (k2tog, p1, k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 8: (k1, p1) repeat to the end of the round
Round 9: (k1, p1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 10: (k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round
Round 11: k2tog and repeat to the end of the round
Cut yarn, thread through loops and pull to close. Weave in ends. Fold the brim up by about 2 inches, if it doesn’t stay folded after blocking, you can tack it with a few small stitches around the brim.
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Late says
Do you happen to have this pattern for an adult. I would like to make matching hats for my son and grandson? Thanks.
Michelle says
How much yarn does this hat take in the 12 month size?
Susan Mollin says
Is this pattern available for straight needles?
Cassie May says
Hi Susan!
Here is the pattern I have for straight needles:
https://littleredwindow.com/easy-knit-flat-baby-hat-knitting-pattern/
Josee says
Good morning!
I just love this new little hat!! Could you tell me exactly which yarn and color you used to make it?
Very pretty shades of blue.
Thank you
Josee
Cassie May says
It’s Malabrigo worsted!