Really Reversible Hat Knitting Pattern

The reversible hat knitting pattern is two hats in one, double thick and cozy, this cute baby and kids hat is knit all at once!

blonde girl in gray shirt looking off to the left wearing a magenta knit hat with thin purple stripes on the bottom and blonde girl in gray shirt looking off to the right wearing a solid light purple knit hat with the magenta reverse color peeking out around the bottom on the top

Ok, now you know I love knitting. I really do. But sometimes, even handknits can’t hold up to the wind. That’s particularly true here in the Windy City (even though the wind is not, in fact, why they call it that). Anyway, on those super windy, bone-chilling days, you might need another layer. And you might also need a different color pattern.

blonde girl in gray shirt looking down at her lap wearing a magenta knit hat with thin purple stripes

If that’s the case, I’ve got you covered with my reversible hat knitting pattern! It’s literally double thickness and soooooo warm and cozy. You can knit the two sides in two different colors or even one side solid and one side stripes as I’ve done here.

And the best part is that it’s done all in one piece, no weird seaming or turning things inside out. I got you!

blonde girl in gray shirt looking off to the right wearing a solid light purple knit hat with the magenta reverse color peeking out around the bottom

Baby V definitely reaches for this hat when it’s really cold and she was also super excited to show her friends how her hat could “magically” change colors. We are deep in Harry Potter love over here so that was particularly exciting.

Smiling blonde girl in gray shirt looking right at the camer wearing a magenta knit hat with thin purple stripes with the light purple alternate side of the hat peeking out around the bottom

And ok, maybe it takes twice as much yarn as a normal hat but you’ll be twice as warm and you’ll get twice as many wears out of it, so I think that makes it twice as awesome! Is that how it works, does that math check out?

blonde girl in gray shirt looking down at her lap wearing a solid light purple knit hat with the magenta reverse color peeking out around the bottom

This hat is knit entirely in the round. You do need to use either double pointed knitting needles or the magic loop method for both the starting and ending sections. I do not have a knit flat reversible hat pattern at this time, but if that’s something you’re interested in, let me know!

Are you ready to knit a really reversible hat for your little one? Let’s do it!

blonde girl in gray shirt looking off to the left wearing a magenta knit hat with thin purple stripes

Really Reversible Hat Knitting Pattern

(includes Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2T+)

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches

(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!

Really Reversible Hat Knitting Pattern Instructions (12 month size)

Using long tail cast on and purple yarn, cast on
9 stitches onto 3 double pointed needles
(or use magic loop). Join to knit in the round.

Increase:

Round 1: kfb all stitches

Round 2: (k2, m1) repeat to the end of the round

Round 3: knit all stitches

Round 4: (k3, m1) repeat to the end of the round

Round 5: knit all stitches

Round 6: (k4, m1) repeat to the end of the round

Round 7: knit all stitches

Round 8: (k5, m1) repeat to the end of the round

Round 9: knit all stitches

Round 10: (k6, m1) repeat to the end of the round

Round 11: knit all stitches)

Round 12: (k7, m1) repeat to the end of the round.

You should have 72 stitches on your needles. Switch to your circular knitting needles.

Knit all rounds for 5 inches. Finally,
(k1, p1) in a rib stitch for 1 more inch.

Switch to pink yarn and (k1, p1) in a rib stitch for 1 inch. Then, alternating between pink and magenta yarn every 2 rounds, knit all rounds for 5 inches.

Decrease (divide your stitches evenly between 3 double pointed needles or use magic loop) continue with stripe pattern every 2 rounds even during the decrease section:

Round 1: (k6, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 2: knit all stitches

Round 3: (k5, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 4: knit all stitches

Round 5: (k4, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 6: knit all stitches

Round 7: (k3, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 8: knit all stitches

Round 9: (k2, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 10: knit all stitches

Round 11: (k1, k2tog) repeat to the end of the round

Round 12: k2tog and repeat to the end of the round

Cut yarn, thread through loops and pull to close. Weave in ends inside the hat as best you can.

To finish your hat:

If there is a small hole at the cast on, sew that up with some scrap yarn. Then tuck one half of the hat up inside the other so that it’s double layered. Flip the other way to show the other color or pattern!

Happy Knitting!

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Craft and Knitwear Designer at Little Red Window Design

Welcome to Little Red Window! I’m Cassie, a professional craft and knitwear designer working in the field for more than 10 years. I have a degree in Art History from Northwestern University and a Master's Degree in Architecture and Design from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I've designed more than 300 separate knitting patterns, hundreds of craft projects, and I love to bring joy to your crafts and knitting with well-designed, easy to understand tutorials and patterns.

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