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Easy Crochet Ribbed Hat Pattern (DK Weight) – Newborn to Adult

Looking for an easy crochet hat pattern that’s beginner-friendly and stylish? This free crochet ribbed hat tutorial shows you how to make a cozy hat using DK weight yarn and the paired half double crochet (phdc) stitch. Designed with a stretchy ribbed brim and textured body, this hat pattern is perfect for newborns, babies, toddlers, children, teens, and adults. Step-by-step instructions include how to crochet the ribbing, how to work the phdc body, and how to decrease for the crown shaping. Whether you’re making a crochet baby beanie, a toddler hat, or a warm winter hat for adults, this versatile pattern is simple to follow and creates a beautiful handmade gift. Video tutorials are included for each section so you can crochet along at your own pace. Pair this hat with the matching crochet sweater for a complete set.
👉 Want to crochet along with me? Follow these step-by-step video tutorials:
Video Tutorial for all size hat

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What is Paired Half Double Crochet (PHDc)?

The paired half double crochet (phdc) stitch is a variation of the half double crochet that pairs two stitches together for a textured, woven look.

How to make it:

1. Yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch as the last stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops).

2. Yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (5 loops).

3. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops.

👉 Watch the stitch tutorial here: PHDc Crochet Stitch Video

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🧶 Materials Needed:

• DK (Double Knit, #3 weight) yarn – sample used James C. Brett DK

• 4mm crochet hook (G/6)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

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📏 Size Chart – Ribbing + PHDc Body

Use this chart to build your hat size. Work the listed Rows Before Decrease in straight PHDc rounds, then complete the final 5 rounds as crown decrease rows.

Size	Hat Height (cm/in)	Total Rows (PHDc body)	Rows Before Decrease	Last 5 Rows (Decrease)
Newborn (0–1 month)	12–13 cm / 4.7–5.2"	11	6	5
0–3 months	13–14 cm / 5.1–5.5"	12	7	5
3–6 months	14 cm / 5.5"	13	8	5
6–12 months	15–16 cm / 5.9–6.3"	14–15	9–10	5
Toddler (1–3 yrs)	16–17 cm / 6.3–6.7"	16–17	11–12	5
Child (3–10 yrs)	18–19 cm / 7–7.5"	18–20	13–15	5
Teen/Adult Small	20–21 cm / 7.9–8.3"	22–23	17–18	5
Adult Medium/Large	22–23 cm / 8.7–9"	24–26	19–21	5

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📝 Abbreviations

• ch – chain

• sc – single crochet

• hdc – half double crochet

• phdc – paired half double crochet

• phdc2tog – paired half double crochet decrease

• BLO – back loop only

• sl st – slip stitch

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Crochet Ribbed Hat Pattern

Ribbing:

• Ch 12.

• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (11 sc). Ch 1, turn.

• Row 2–End: Sc BLO across. Ch 1, turn.

• Continue until ribbing measures the circumference listed above for your size.

• Approximate row counts:

  • Newborn: 46 rows

  • 3–6 months: 52 rows

  • 6–12 months: 56 rows

  • Toddler: 60 rows

  • Child: 64 rows

  • Teen/Adult Small: 68 rows

  • Adult Medium/Large: 74 rows

👉 Follow ribbing step-by-step: Watch Ribbing Video

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Body Setup

• Ch 1, sc evenly around ribbing edge (1 sc per ribbing row end).

• Join with sl st.

Body (PHDc Rounds)

• Round 1: Ch 2. PHDc across. Join.

• Repeat until hat reaches size chart height (Rows Before Decrease).

👉 Body demo: Watch Hat Body Tutorial

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Crown Shaping (Last 5 Rounds)

• Round 1: PHDc3tog, phdc in next 4 sts around.

• Round 2: PHDc3tog, phdc in next 3 sts around.

• Round 3: PHDc3tog, phdc in next 2 sts around.

• Round 4: PHDc3tog, phdc in next st around.

• Round 5: PHDc3tog around.

Fasten off, weave yarn through remaining top stitches, and pull tight to close.

👉 Crown shaping video: Watch Crown Decrease Tutorial

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✨ Final Thoughts
This ribbed crochet hat pattern is beginner-friendly and works up beautifully in DK yarn. With sizes for newborns to adults, it makes a thoughtful handmade gift or a quick weekend project.

👉 Complete the set: Crochet Sweater Tutorial – Pair with Hat

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