Easy In-the-Round Ribbed Hat - Beginner Knitting Project - First Grade Curriculum

This week in our First Grade Curriculum, many children (and their parents!) are learning how to knit in the round. For those of you teaching your child to knit this year, I recommend using size 10 circular knitting needles and bulky weight yarn for this easy ribbed hat pattern. 

This simple pattern is a wonderful way to teach your child to learn to knit in the round while following a pattern with more than one stitch. It also knits up very fast, making it an enjoyable project for both children and adults. 

I had purchased a pom pom maker a long time ago and finally got to use it. This hat will look very cute with one or two of them added when it's done. I'll post photos when I finish it but thought I'd share it with you now if you and your child would like to knit along with us! 

Be sure to familiarize yourself with how to 'join in the round' before trying to teach your child and remember to have patience. It is very hard to learn a new skill and there is no rush. It isn't easy teaching children how to knit but take your time and keep trying.. they will get it!

Here's the pattern:

Easy Knit in the Round Ribbed Hat

Supplies Needed:

Size 10 Circular Knitting Needles 16" in Length 

(length matters to be able to make the proper sized hat)
Bulky Yarn (I used this amazing Filges Plant Dyed Wool Yarn... it's my absolute favorite yarn and it comes in so many nice colors)

Cast on 90 stitches 

Place a marker, then join in the round – before doing this, be absolutely sure your stiches are not twisted. Look carefully making sure all loops are facing the same direction on your needles before joining the row together.

K2, P2 to marker

Continue K2, P2 around, making ribbed pattern until hat measures approximately 9”. Be careful not to get off pattern. The knits should go into knits and the purls should go into purls, all the way around.

To close up the hat:

K2, P2 together to marker

K2, P1 to marker

K2 together, P1 to marker

K1, P1 to marker

Continue K2 together all the way around until there are only two stitches left on the needle.

Finish off, pull yarn through last stitch and weave into hat. 

Add pom-poms if desired to top or with braids on each side.