For the no-frills man in your life, this easy hat knitting pattern checks all the boxes.

I love a nice classic ribbed beanie. It’s perfectly stretchy, comfortable, and looks stylish on men and women alike. This winter hat knitting pattern is beginner-friendly and worked in the round. Available in sizes baby through adult, you’ll be whipping up matching daddy and me hats before your partner knows what hit him.

My step-by-step printable PDF pattern will help you create one for the special guy in your life.

More unisex hat knitting patterns you’ll love:

• Charlie Chunky Beanie: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/charlie-chunky-b...
• Alex Hat: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alex-hat-8
• One Evening Beanie: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-evening-beanie

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/PATTERN DETAILS
• Sizes: newborn, baby, toddler, child, tween, adult (the ribbing stitch makes this hat very stretchy and size is not crucial for a comfy fit)
Finished hat circumference:
• Newborn / Preemie : 21 cm / 8.25”
• Baby: 29 cm / 11.5”
• Toddler: 35 cm / 13.75”
• Child: 42 cm / 16.5”
• Tween: 45 cm / 17.75”
• Adult: 53 cm / 20.75”
• Worked in the round on circular needles
• Beginner-friendly
• Step-by-step instructions and photos

TECHNIQUES USED
• Cast on
• Working in the round (circular needles, joined)
• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches
• 2x2 ribbing
• Decreases (k2tog, p2tog)
• Crown shaping
• Closing the top (cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches and pull tight)
• Weaving in ends
• Blocking

/MATERIALS
• 3.75 mm / US 5 circular knitting needles.
• Rowan Light Worsted (100% Wool, 100g, 200 m / 219 yds): 1 skein.
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends

Since the original yarn used for this pattern is not available anymore then here are some yarn substitutes suggestions:

1. Rowan Pure Wool Worsted
2. Cascade 220
3. Katia Pure Organic Wool
4. Fisherman’s Wool from LB