The Quiet Rib Beanie is a simple, comforting knit designed for relaxed evenings and mindless stitching. Worked bottom-up in classic 1×1 rib, this beanie is a quick project you can finish in just a few sittings, making it perfect for last-minute gifts or a satisfying cast-on between bigger projects.

The pattern keeps things intentionally simple, letting the rhythm of ribbing do the work. The result is a timeless, unisex hat with a flexible fit that suits almost everyone. Knit it once, and you’ll likely come back to it again and again.

Materials
Yarn: approx. 70–80 g DK-weight yarn (about 240 m per 100 g)
Sample shown in Rico Essentials Merino DK
Needles: 4 mm (US 6) 16-inch circular needles, plus 4 mm (US 6) DPNs
Notions: scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape, stitch markers
Sizes
Kid, (Adult Small), Adult Medium, (Adult Large)

Finished circumference (unstretched):
12 (13.5, 15, 16.5) in / 30.5 (34, 38, 41.5) cm
Comfortably stretches to fit a wide range of head sizes

Finished height (uncuffed):
9.5 (10.5, 11.5, 12.5) in / 24 (26.5, 30, 32) cm

Gauge
30 stitches and 27 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in 1×1 rib, unstretched

Construction
Bottom-up
1×1 rib throughout
Simple shaping at the crown