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Kids Ribbed Colorblock Hat Knitting Pattern- This fun and easy kid’s hat is knit flat on straight needles and features bold blocks of color and cozy ribbing—perfect for beginners!

Looking for a fun and colorful project that’s perfect for beginner knitters? This Kids Ribbed Colorblock Hat is an easy and stylish pattern that’s knit flat on straight needles—no circulars or DPNs needed! The simple ribbed design gives the hat plenty of stretch and a snug fit, while the playful colorblock sections add a pop of personality.

This pattern is ideal for using up leftover yarn and customizing with your child’s favorite colors. Whether you go bold and bright or soft and pastel, this hat is sure to be a cozy favorite all season long. Best of all, it works up quickly, making it a great last-minute gift or weekend project.

Perfect for ages 2–12, this colorblock hat pattern is beginner-friendly and includes step-by-step instructions for flat knitting, seaming, and finishing. Grab your straight needles and get ready to make a hat that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear!

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Kids Ribbed Colorblock Hat Knitting Pattern

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Yarn: Color 1- Lion Brand Heartlands in Canyonlands, Color 2- Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Taupe, Color 3- Lion Brands Jeans in Topstitch
Needles: Size U.S. 6 straight knitting needles
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Sizes: 2/4, 6/8, 10/12 years old

Pattern instructions:
With Color 1, cast on 86 (94–102) sts.
Row 1 (RS). *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Row 2: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.

Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 5 1/2 (6– 6 1/2) inches, ending on a WS row. Break Color 1. With Color 2, cont in (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 8 1/2 (9– 9 1/2) inches ending on a WS row.

Shape The Crown:
Break Color 2 and switch to Color 3.
Row 1: (RS). *K2tog. P2tog. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2tog. 43 (47–51) sts rem.
Row 2: *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Row 3: *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
Rows 4 to 6: Rep last 2 rows once more, then repeat 2nd row once.
Row 7: *K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 22 (24–26) sts rem.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: *K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 11 (12–13) sts rem.

Finishing:
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw the end through the remaining sts. Pull tightly. Fasten securely. Sew center back seam.

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