Classic Ribbed Hat Free Knitting Pattern

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Spring is upon us, but the mornings are still quite chilly here in NY. I wanted a hat that was warm but didn’t look too winter-y. I also wanted something timeless so I created this Classic Ribbed Hat free knitting pattern. The simple design really shows off the colors.
I bought this yarn from Amazon (free shipping with Prime!) and I love it! The self striping colors look so pretty together and it’s a good price for natural fiber yarn. I will definitely be purchasing this yarn again for future projects. It comes in a lovely blue colorway so maybe a spring hat for Indigo?

Yarn: Elegrant Yarn Kaleidoscope

Size  9 circular 16″ needles

Free Knitting Pattern
Cast on 62 sts. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 10 inches.
Decease rows:
Row 1: Knit 2, P2 together across round
Row 2: Knit 2 together, Purl 1 across round
Row 3: Knit 1, K 2 together across round
Knit 2 together across round until 8 sts remain. Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Pull to tighten and weave in ends.