This easy reversible ribbed crochet beanie is worked flat and seamed, making it ideal for a beginner!
Design Story and Inspiration for this Crochet Beanie Pattern
I wanted to make a hat that was worked flat (like my Easiest Ever Knit Hat) and decided to try one of my favorite crochet ribbing stitches for it. This turned out even better than I imagined and I really love the reversible nature of this hat!
This was my “car project” that I worked on here and there while I was waiting to drop off or pick up my boys from school, and it was a perfect project for that. It was easy to pick up and put down, and it worked up quickly.
You choose which side is the “right” side – wear it uncuffed with the ribbing showing for a slouch hat, or turn it the other way and turn up the ribbing as a cuff… I can’t decide which way I like it better!
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Yarn Options for This Easy Crochet Beanie
I picked up this really neat hand-dyed alpaca yarn in Colorado when we went to visit my sister-in-law and her family. I try to choose a unique local skein every time we visit somewhere with a cool yarn store, and this one really caught my eye.
This yarn is Crazy for Colorado from the Willow Creek Fiber Mill. I picked it up in Estes Park, CO, where it was spun and dyed. Truly local!
This is an alpaca blend yarn (80% alpaca and 20% wool) and it is a worsted weight yarn (category #4). Any yarn that gets gauge will work, but try to choose a yarn that has a lot of “give” to it and creates a flexible fabric. This yarn was particularly “springy” with this stitch pattern.
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Ribbed Hat Pattern Details
This hat is worked flat in a simple two row repeat. It works up quickly and makes a great gift!
The hardest part for me was remembering not to chain at the beginning of row 2 when working my sc.
If you need to, use stitch markers to help you find the first and last sts of the rows, and some people find it helpful to count out the 40 sts each row 2.
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More Free Crochet Beanie Patterns
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Reversible Ribbed Crochet Beanie
What You’ll Need
Yarn: 1 skein worsted weight yarn (#4). Yarn used here is Crazy for Colorado from Willow Creek Farms (alpaca, wool blend)
Crochet Hook: US Size K (6.50mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Gauge: 16 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10cm) in stitch patternFinished Size: 20 (22) inch circumference to fit adult head, medium (large)
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
PATTERN
Ch 43.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 40 dc.
Row 2: Working through both loops across row, sc in first st, insert hook in same st and draw up a loop, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, draw last loop directly through 2 loops on hook, *insert hook in same st as last completed st, yo and draw up a loop, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, draw last loop directly through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * in each st across, work additional slip st in last st; turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc blo in each st across; turn.
Repeat rows 2-3 until hat measures 20″ or 22″, depending upon which size you prefer. (The hat pictured here is 20″ in circumference). End with a row 2 to hide the seam.
**If you are having trouble with this stitch pattern, it is the same as the ribbing from the Hygge Mittens (there is a video tutorial on this pattern to show you how to work the ribbing).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Finishing
Use tail end to seam the last row to the foundation chain edge. Gather the top of the beanie and stitch closed.
Weave in ends.
Final Thoughs on The Reversible Ribbed Crochet Beanie Pattern
Today we learned how to crochet an easy ribbed beanie pattern that is easy enough for beginners. I hope you love it as much as I do!
I really can’t decide which way I like to wear it best, but luckily there is plenty of time for me to wear it both ways as the cooler weather hasn’t arrived yet.
I hope you enjoy this free pattern!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
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