Learn to make your Gilmore Girls Ribbed Knit Hat inspired by Lorelai’s adorably cozy beanie! Before I kick off my “Netflix + Knit” binge marathon session, I have to share this classic knit hat pattern with you. 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. For the free written pattern instructions and video tutorial, please continue reading to learn how to knit this ribbed hat on circular needles. You may also choose to purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern on Etsy, LoveCrafts, or Ravelry. Thanks!
MATERIALS to Knit a Ribbed Knit Hat
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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) Make Your Own Faux Fur Pom-Pom or Purchase on Amazon.
KNITTING TECHNIQUES Ribbed Knit Hat
- 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
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PRINTABLE PATTERN Gilmore Girls Hat
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HOW TO KNIT A RIBBED KNIT HAT
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WRITTEN PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for Ribbed Knit Hat
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 YOUR OWN FAUX FUR POM-POMS
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!
PRINTABLE PATTERN Gilmore Girls Hat
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