Sometimes you need an ultra simple knit beanie. This beginner friendly 2×2 ribbing makes quick and cozy knit hats.
Learn to knit a simple beanie with the 2x2 rib stitch. This easy hat pattern includes 11 sizes, photo tutorial and video too. It’s knit bottom up in the round with optional decreases at the top. You will need to do magic loop with this pattern.

Skill Level: Beginner Knitting Pattern
Sizes: Adult, Child, 0-6mo, 6-12mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10yrs, 10-12yrs
Languages Available: English
Sizing
The pattern includes different sizes for head circumferences: 
To fit age ~ head circumferences: 
Baby 0 – 3 mos ~ 14” (35.5 cm)
Baby 3 – 6 mos ~ 15” (38 cm)
Baby 6 – 12 mos ~ 16” (40.5 cm)
12 – 24 mos ~ 17” (43 cm)
Toddler 2 – 3 yrs ~ 18” (45.5 cm)
Preschool 4 – 5 yrs ~ 19” (48 cm)
Child 6 – 10 yrs ~ 20” (51 cm)
Teen 11+ ~ 21” (53.5 cm)
Sm Adult ~ 22” (56 cm)
Med Adult ~ 23” (58.5 cm)
Lg Adult ~ 24” (61 cm)

Materials
Required Yarn:
Lion Brand Heartland Category #4 Aran
Yardage: Between 36 and 238 yards
Meterage: Between 32.92 and 217.63 meters
Needles: US 8.0 - 5 mm
Gauges:
4 stitches x 5 rounds = 1 inches in St st
Yarn By Size
Baby 0 – 3 mos ~ 36 yd (33 m)
Baby 3 – 6 mos ~ 45 yd (41 m)
Baby 6 – 12 mos ~ 53 yd (49 m)
12 – 24 mos ~ 66 yd (60 m)
Toddler 2 – 3 yrs ~ 82 yd (75 m)
Preschool 4 – 5 yrs ~ 102 yd (93 m)
Child 6 – 10 yrs ~ 126 yd (115 m)
Teen 11+ ~ 155 yd (142 m)
Sm Adult ~ 192 yd (176 m)
Med Adult ~ 215 yd (197 m)
Lg Adult ~ 238 yd (218 cm)