Gilmore Girls Ribbed Knit Hat 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 the character Lorelai wearing it, I was obsessed figuring out how to write up the pattern for you.

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Knitted Ribbed Hat in Grey yarn color with faux fur pom pom

Knitting Supplies

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

MATERIALS How to Knit a Hat Inspired by Gilmore Girls | Easy Ribbed Knitted Hat, Cap, Beanie with Free Knitting Pattern + Video Tutorial, DIY Craft

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Hat brim knitted on circular needles.
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Knitting Techniques

Finished Hats by Fellow Knitters

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Knitted Ribbed Hat in gray colored yarn with faux fur pompom

Make Faux Fur Pompoms

Making Pom Poms yourself is so much more affordable than purchasing them premade. You can get really creative with your color choices and sizes. Learn how I made my faux fur pom-poms for hats today!

How to Make a Faux Fur Pom-Pom with Studio Knit | DIY Craft

Printable Knitting Instructions

Knitted Ribbed Hat in Grey yarn color with faux fur pom pom

Printable Knitting Pattern

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

Makes: Gilmore Girls Ribbed Knit Hat Pattern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 8 hours
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate

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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Kristen McDonnell
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After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.

Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.

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