Learn to make your Gilmore Girls Ribbed Knit Hat inspired by Lorelai’s adorably cozy beanie! As soon as the trailer came out and I saw the character Lorelai was wearing it, I was obsessed to figure out how to write up the pattern for you.
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.
Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern in my Studio Knit Pattern Shop.
Table of Contents
Knitting Supplies
• 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
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
- P2Tog = Purl Two Stitches Together
- ** = Repeat pattern between asterisks
Finished Hats by Fellow Knitters
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PRINTABLE PATTERN for the Gilmore Girls Hat
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Watch Video Tutorial
Written Knitting Pattern
HAT BRIM
- Cast On 101 Stitches onto your Circular Needle
- Slip 1 Stitch from Right to Left Needle to Join
- Row 1: K2Tog, P1, * K1, P1*
- All Rows: * K1, P1 * Until height is 3 inches
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HAT BODY
All Rows: * K3, P2 * for 6 inches, until the total height is 9 inches
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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)
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FINISHING
- Cinch up remaining 5 Stitches
- Weave in ends
- Tack on optional Pom Pom to top of the hat with yarn and your tapestry needle… and you are done!
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!
Thank You for Visiting Studio Knit
I hope you are inspired to knit up this classic ribbed hat pattern in your next knitting project. Make sure to check out my popular Bubble Beanie and Slouchy Beanie Hat Patterns, too!
Happy knitting to you!
