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Crochet Ribbed Beanie

A stretchy crocheted beanie that mimics the look of knitted ribbing. Worked sideways for a clever ridged texture.

Finished Crochet Ribbed Beanie, a free crochet pattern

Yarn needed

1 x 100g ball

~80g · ~240 metres

Time

An evening

Easy

Finished size

Adult, fits head 54-58cm (stretchy)

Get the yarn

DK Yarn at Mandy Bond

One ball is enough — pick your favourite shade.

What you'll need

  • 1 x 100g ball of DK yarn
  • A 4mm (UK 8 / US G-6) crochet hook
  • A wool/darning needle

Tension: 20 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm in back-loop dc on 4mm hook.

Abbreviations

chchain
dcdouble crochet (UK)
BLOback loop only — creates the ribbed ridges
sl stslip stitch

Step-by-step instructions

1. Chain the height

  1. 1Chain 35 (this becomes the height of the hat from brim to crown).

2. Work rows sideways

  1. 1Row 1: dc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain to end. Ch1, turn.
  2. 2Row 2 onwards: dc in BLO of each stitch to end. Ch1, turn.
  3. 3Continue until the piece, when slightly stretched, wraps around your head (about 54-56cm). The BLO creates ribbed ridges.

3. Seam and gather

  1. 1Sl st the first and last rows together to form a tube.
  2. 2Thread yarn through the top edge stitches, pull tight to close the crown, and secure.
  3. 3Add a pom-pom if you like. Fold up the brim. Weave in all ends.

Top tip: Working into the back loop only is the secret to crochet ribbing — it looks just like knitted rib.

Ready to cast on?

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