Ribbed Double Brim Knit Hat

Ribbed Double Brim Knit Hat by Knifty Knittings

What is Being Made

The Ribbed Double Brim Knit Hat is an adult-sized knit hat designed to fit head circumferences of 21-23 inches (53.5-58.5 cm). This beginner-friendly knitting project features a distinctive double brim construction with ribbed detailing, making it an ideal accessory for keeping ears warm during cooler weather. The finished hat is topped with a decorative fur pom.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The hat begins with a provisional cast on, which allows the crafter to pick up live stitches later to create the double brim effect. The brim section is worked in 1 x 1 ribbing, a classic textured stitch pattern that provides stretch and elasticity. The main body transitions to Stockinette stitch, the most basic and widely-used knit stitch pattern, creating a smooth, classic fabric. Crown shaping is accomplished through evenly spaced decreases, gradually reducing stitch count to close the top of the hat.

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern utilizes essential knitting abbreviations including:

• K – Knit stitch
• P – Purl stitch
• K2tog – Knit next 2 stitches together (a basic decrease method)
• PM – Place marker

The 1 x 1 ribbing alternates knit and purl stitches in single-stitch increments, while Stockinette stitch is created by knitting all stitches on right-side rounds and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows (or in flat knitting).

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Sugar Bush Crisp in Provincial Peach colorway; 2 skeins totaling 166 yards (152 meters). This yarn is available in both DK and worsted weights, providing flexibility for gauge adjustments.

Needles: The pattern requires two sizes of circular knitting needles—Size U.S. 6 (4 mm) and Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm), both 16 inches (40.5 cm) long—plus a set of 4 or 5 Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles for working the crown decreases in the round.

Additional Notions: Small amount of waste yarn (for the provisional cast on), one set of 8 stitch markers (for tracking pattern repeats and increases), and one fur pom for the crown finish.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 25 rounds per 4 inches (10 cm) when working Stockinette stitch with the larger (U.S. 7) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished hat size.

Difficulty Level

This hat is rated as a beginner project, making it accessible to knitters new to the craft. The combination of basic stitches, straightforward shaping, and the inclusion of a video tutorial for visual instruction supports learners in successfully completing this wearable accessory.