Lorelai’s Easy Ribbed Hat Knitting Pattern

Learn to make your Gilmore Girls Ribbed Knit Hat inspired by Lorelai’s adorably cozy beanie! As soon as the trailer came out for the rebooted series and I saw my favorite character wearing it, I was obsessed figuring out how to write up the pattern for you.

This ribbed knit hat features a stretchy 1×1 ribbed brim and a textured 3×2 rib body, topped off with a polished crown decrease. Inspired by Gilmore Girls style, it’s a cozy and rewarding knit for anyone comfortable working in the round.

Follow along with my full video tutorial and written instructions below.

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I had so much fun making it and I think you are going to have a blast mastering this ribbed knitted hat on circular needles.

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• Worsted Weighted Yarn, in any fiber, & color of your choice
My example was knitted with Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Silver Heather
• Circular Knitting Needles: Size 8 US, 16″ long
• 4 Double Pointed Knitting Needles: Size 8 US
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Pom-Pom (optional) Learn How to Make Faux Fur Pom-Pom

Pattern Instructions

Cast On

Cast on 101 stitches using the long-tail method.

Join in the round by slipping one stitch from the right needle to the left and knit two together (K2tog) to secure the join.

Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.

Brim – 1×1 Rib

Rounds 1 and onward: K1, P1 around

Continue until the brim measures 3 inches.

Hat Body – 3×2 Rib

Begin working the body of the hat in a 3×2 rib pattern:

K3, P2 around

Continue for approximately 6 inches, until the total height from the cast-on edge is 9 inches.

Crown Decreases

Switch to double pointed needles as needed when stitches become too tight on the circular needle.

• Row 1: K2tog, K1, P2 – repeat around
• Row 2: K3, P2 – repeat around
• Row 3: K3, P2tog, P1 – repeat around
• Row 4: K3, P2tog – repeat around (60 stitches remain)
• Row 5: K3, P1 – repeat around
• Row 6: K2tog, K1, P2 – repeat around
• Row 7: K2tog, P2 – repeat around
• Row 8: K2tog, P1 – repeat around
• Rows 9–10: K2tog all the way around (You will have 5 stitches remaining)

Finishing

Cut the yarn and thread it through the remaining 5 stitches using a tapestry needle. Pull tightly to close the crown.

Weave in all yarn ends.

Knitting Techniques

• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• Circular Needles
• Double Pointed Needles
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• 1×1 Rib Stitch Pattern
• K2Tog = Knit Two Stitches Together (decrease stitch)
• P2Tog = Purl Two Stitches Together (decrease stitch)
• ** = Repeat pattern between asterisks

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Printable Knitting Instructions

Printable Knitting Pattern

Learn to make your Gilmore Girls Ribbed Knit Hat inspired by Lorelai’s adorably cozy beanie!

Makes: Ribbed Knit Hat Pattern (Gilmore Girls Replica)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 8 hours

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate

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Materials

• Yarn - Worsted Weight Yarn (130 - 145 yards)
• Pom-Pom (optional)

Tools

• 1 Circular Knitting Needle 8 US / 5.0 mm, 16” length
• 4 Double Pointed Needles 8 US / 5.0 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Instructions

1. Cast On:
   With Size 8 US 16" Length Circular Needle, Cast On 101 Stitches.
2. Hat Brim:
   Row 1: K2Tog, P1, * K1, P1*
   All Rows: * K1, P1 * Until height is 3 inches
3. Hat Body:
   All Rows: * K3, P2 * for 6 inches, until the total height is 9 inches
4. Hat Crown:
   Row 1: * K3, P2, K2tog, K1, P2 * (90 stitches remain)
   Row 2: *K3, P2, K2tog, P2 * (80 stitches remain)
   Row 3: *K3, P2, P2tog, P1 * (70 stitches remain)
   Row 4: *K3, P2, P2tog * (60 stitches remain)
   Row 5: *K3, P1, P2tog * (50 stitches remain)
   Row 6: *K2tog, K1, P2 * (40 stitches remain)
   Row 7: *K2tog, P2 * (30 stitches remain)
   Row 8: * K2tog, P1 * (20 sts remain)
   Row 9: *K2tog * (10 sts remain)
   Row 10: *K2tog * (5 sts remain)
5. Finishing:
   • Cinch up the remaining 5 Stitches
   • Weave in yarn ends
   • Tack on the optional Pom Pom to the top of the hat with yarn and your tapestry needle.

Notes

Knitting Techniques

• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• How to Knit on a Circular Needle in 5 Easy Steps
• How to Knit on DPNs
• K2TOG = Knit 2 Sts Together to Decrease
• P2TOG = Purl 2 Stitches Together to Decrease
• Bind Off
• Weave in Yarn Tails

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