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.
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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