Mistake Rib Hat by Lauren McGoveran

Mistake Rib Hat

Knitting
February 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
3 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
75 - 100 yards (69 - 91 m)
One size fits most adults
English
This pattern is available for free.

This quick and easy pattern for bulky yarn is perfect for letting the yarn do the talking or for making something on the masculine side without being boring.

Mistake rib is an easy knit and purl pattern that makes for good brainless knitting while still being interesting. In this pattern, it works up on size 11 (8 mm) needles, for a delightfully squishy fabric that will keep your ears nice and cozy.