Single and Double Crochet Ribbed Hat

If you’re looking for an elegant crocheted hat pattern to keep you warm during the colder months, look no further than this crochet ribbed hat. The beautiful ribs are quick and easy to make, making it a great choice for craft fairs and thoughtful gift ideas.

The hat is given in one size only, but it can easily be adjusted to fit your needs from baby to adult large. A hat size chart is provided to make it easy for you.

Make it a gift set by also making this crochet ribbed cowl pattern, a perfect match for this hat pattern. As with this hat, the cowl pattern is adjustable in size as well.

Crochet Ribbed Hat Pattern Information

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns – Pound Of Love – Pound Of Love (Medium, #4; 100% Premium Acrylic; 1020yds/932m; 16oz./454g) Color: Thistle, 1 ball
• Crochet Hook:  J/10-6.00mm
• Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements – Size Chart

• Gauge: 13 sts = 4″.
• Finished Size: 18.5″ in circumference by 11″ high.

Crochet Abbreviations

• Bldc = Back Loop Double Crochet
• Bldc2tog = Back Loop Double Crochet 2 Together
• Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
• Flsc = Front Loop Single Crochet
• Flsc2tog = Front Loop Single Crochet 2 Together
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
• RS = Right Side
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Sl St = Slip Stitch
• St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
• WS = Wrong Side
• See the Crochet Abbreviations List for more details.

Special Stitch Instructions

This pattern is worked into either the front loops (fl) only, or the back loops (bl) only.

• The front loops are the ones closest to you.
• The back loops are the ones furthest away from you.

• Bldc: Work the double crochet as normal, but insert your hook into the back loops only. 
• Bldc2tog: Work the double crochet 2 together as normal, but insert your hook into the back loops only. 
• Blsc: Work the single crochet as normal, but insert your hook into the back loops only. 
• Flsc: Work the single crochet as normal, but insert your hook into the front loops only. 
• Flsc2tog: Work the single crochet 2 together as normal, but insert your hook into the front loops only. 

Note

All joins were made in both loops.

Crochet Ribbed Hat Pattern Instructions

Ribbing Rows

Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. Turn. [9 sc]

Rows 2-60: Ch 1, blsc in first st and into each st across. Turn. [9 sts] Continue with this row until you have reached a desired circumference, making sure to end in an even number.

Ch 1 and join the ribbing rows by slip stitching the last row to the free lps of starting chs.

See this tutorial on how to crochet ribbing.

Working in the Round (Body of Hat)

Rnd 1 (RS) : Working along the ribbing edge, ch 1, sc in the end of the first row and into each row around; join with sl st in first sc. Turn. [60 sts]

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1 (does not count as st), flsc in first st and into each st around; join with sl st in first sc. Turn. [60 sts]

Rnd 3 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as st), bldc in first st and into each st around; join with sl st in first dc. Turn. [60 sts]

Rnds  4-19: Rep Rnds 2 & 3.

Rnd 20: Ch 1, flsc2tog around; join with sl st in first sc2tog. Turn. [30 sts]

Rnd 21: Ch 2, bldc2tog around; join with sl st in first dc2tog. [15 sts] 

Fasten Off leaving an 8″-10″ tail to weave in through last Rnd. Pull tight to close and secure. Leave as is, or add an optional pom pom.

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