This beginner-friendly crochet hat pattern is easy to follow and customizable for any head size. It features a stretchy ribbed brim paired with a textured body that adds warmth and style.
Crochet Ribbed Hat
Perfect for new crocheters, this project works up quickly and can be adjusted in length and fit. Whether you’re crafting a winter essential or a thoughtful handmade gift, this pattern offers flexibility and looks great in many colors and yarn textures.
Materials
- Medium-thickness yarn (less than 100g)
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Hat Brim
- Make 11 chains.
- Skip the first chain and make 1 single crochet in the next 10 chains.
- Chain 1 and make 10 single crochet in the back loop only.
- Repeat until long enough to wrap around the head.
- Join both ends together with a slip stitch.
Hat Body
- Work 1 single crochet into each row around the brim.
- Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet in each stitch.
- Increase if needed so stitch count is a multiple of 3.
Rib Stitch Section
- Chain 2. Work 1 front post double crochet, then 2 back post double crochet.
- Repeat 1 FPDC and 2 BPDC around.
- Continue repeating this rib pattern.
- Stop when total height is about 4 cm shorter than needed.
Crown Decrease
- Work 1 FPDC then decrease 2 BPDC into 1. Repeat.
- Work only FPDC around, skipping BPDC.
- Work decreases across FPDC by working 2 stitches together.
Finishing
- Work 1 round of single crochet.
- Break yarn and weave tail through remaining stitches.
- Pull tight to close top.
- Fasten off and weave ends.
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