Ribbed Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

Looking for a cozy, quick project you’ll actually wear? The Ribbed Hat is a classic crochet beanie pattern with a soft, stretchy fit and beautiful texture. Designed in KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn, this hat has a plush, velvety feel and works up quickly thanks to its super bulky weight. The pattern features alternating front and back post double crochet stitches to create that timeless ribbed look, giving it both structure and comfort. Sized for an adult medium and rated easy, this is a perfect go-to project for beginners who want a stylish, wearable make—or a thoughtful handmade gift that comes together fast.

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What You’ll Need

• Yarn: 

  KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g) Approximately 1 and a half balls in Pastel Dreams

• Hook:
  US J-10 / 6 mm
  Or size needed to obtain gauge

• Notions:
  Tapestry needle
  Scissors

Details

• Skill Level: Easy
  
  
• Gauge: 

  A 5-round gauge swatch = 4" (10.1 cm) in diameter with a US J-10 / 6 mm hook Swatch:
  Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
  Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
  Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
  Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 8. (32 sts)
  Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 8. (40 sts)

  
  
• Size: 
  Adult Medium 
  

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• BPdc: back post double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• FPdc: front post double crochet
• inc: increase (work 2 sts (single or double crochet) stitches into the same stitch)
  
• sc: single crochet
  
• slst: slip stitch
  
• st(s): stitch(es)
  
• (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

• (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times (#) as directed

Notes

• Unless indicated otherwise, this pattern is worked in rounds. Make a slip stitch into the top of the 1st stitch, at the end of each round.

• Chain 2 at the start of each round is counted as the 1 double crochet (you can work 3 chs instead).

Patterns 

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Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc, here and after), dc 11 in a Magic Ring. Sl st (12 sts) st

Round 2: Ch 2, dc 1 in 1 st (counts as 1 inc, here and after) Inc around. Sl st. (24 sts) st st

Round 3: Ch 2, dc 1 in 1 st, (FPdc, inc)x 11, FPdc. Sl st. (36 sts) st

Round 4: Ch 2, dc 1 in 1 st, (FPdc 2, inc)x 11, FPdc 2. Sl st. (48 sts) st

Round 5: Ch 2, dc 1 in 1 st, dc 1, (FPdc 2, inc, dc 1)x 11, FPdc 2. Sl st. (60 sts) st

Rounds 6-14 (9 rounds): Ch 2, dc 2, (FPdc 2, dc 3)x 11, FPdc 2. Sl st. (60 sts)

Rounds 15-16 (2 rounds): Ch 1 (do not count as a stitch), (FPdc, Bpdc)x 30. Sl st. (60 sts)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Weave in all the ends.

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