Easy Ribbed Turban with Bow (Free Crochet Pattern)
Dear fellow crocheters,
I'm excited to share with you my newest hat design, the Easy Ribbed Turban (with bow)!
The Easy Ribbed Turban is a quick and beginner-friendly hat pattern, which has additional instructions for adding an optional bow applique. Simple stitches make up this stylish, boho beanie.
It’s a
true fashion statement that is trending with top knot headwraps right
now. It’s also practical, comfortable, and will keep your head warm
during the chilly Fall and cold Winter seasons!
I'm excited to share with you my newest hat design, the Easy Ribbed Turban (with bow)!
The Easy Ribbed Turban is a quick and beginner-friendly hat pattern, which has additional instructions for adding an optional bow applique. Simple stitches make up this stylish, boho beanie.
It works up fast with medium weight yarn held doubled, and you can have lots of fun with mixing and matching two different colors! I used about a half skein of the beautiful, Lion Brand Heartland in "Yellowstone". I just love the heathered, tweedy shade, and mustard yellow is one of my obsessions!
The size I made is for adults, though it can easily be adjusted to fit different head sizes! Check out my Hat Sizing & Measurements Reference Chart post to download the free printable chart.
Want to make this in ALL SIZES?
Since I've gotten a lot of inquiry about this pattern in other sizes, I've decided to go ahead and add on all sizes for this pattern! This includes: newborn (0-3 months), baby (6-12 months), toddler, child, teen, and adult. Click HERE or the image below to get to the pattern page, where you can find the download links.
Scroll down for the free, written pattern instructions. If you would like to
download the beautifully-formatted, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF
version with photo references (see preview below), click here to purchase it for a small fee in my shop. This pattern, along with most of my other designs, is also available in my Etsy shop. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies designs!
EASY RIBBED TURBAN
Free Crochet Pattern
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Introduction:
The Easy Ribbed Turban is a quick and beginner-friendly hat pattern, which has additional instructions for adding an optional bow applique. Simple stitches make up this stylish, boho beanie. It’s a true fashion statement that is trending with top knot headwraps right now. It’s also practical, comfortable, and will keep your head warm during the chilly Fall and cold Winter seasons! This accessory is great for selling at craft fairs as it’s so quick to work up, and also makes a perfect birthday, holiday, and/or Christmas gift! The PDF pattern file includes photo references and tips for adjusting the size of the hat.
The Easy Ribbed Turban is a quick and beginner-friendly hat pattern, which has additional instructions for adding an optional bow applique. Simple stitches make up this stylish, boho beanie. It’s a true fashion statement that is trending with top knot headwraps right now. It’s also practical, comfortable, and will keep your head warm during the chilly Fall and cold Winter seasons! This accessory is great for selling at craft fairs as it’s so quick to work up, and also makes a perfect birthday, holiday, and/or Christmas gift! The PDF pattern file includes photo references and tips for adjusting the size of the hat.
Finished Measurement:
- Adult (Hat circumference without being stretched: 19”)
- Note: Size is easily adjustable. Tips are included in pattern, and you can also check out my free printable hat sizing reference chart.
Level:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Easy / Beginner
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and sewing pieces together.
- MR: magic ring
- Ch: chain
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Dc: double crochet
- Dc-inc: dc increase (2 dc in same stitch)
- BLO: back loops only
- FLO: front loops only
- Fdc: foundation dc (video tutorial available)
Materials:
- Medium weight 4 yarn (I used Lion Brand Heartland yarn in the color 'Yellowstone')
- 5.00mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
~ CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS ~
Important Notes (Read before beginning!)
- Detailed photo references are available in the PDF pattern.
- The starting chains do not count as a stitch.
- For a custom hat sizing/measurements reference chart, download the free printable chart.
HAT INSTRUCTIONS
Row
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Instruction
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Stitch
Count
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HAT SECTION (CROWN)
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R1
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In
MR: ch 3, dc 12. *Join with a sl st to the first dc.
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12 dc
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R2
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Ch
3, (dc-inc) around. *Join.
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24 dc
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R3
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Ch 3, (dc, dc-inc) around. *Join.
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36 dc
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R4
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Ch 3, (dc 2, dc-inc) around. *Join.
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48 dc
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R5
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Ch 3, (dc 3, dc-inc) around. *Join.
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60 dc
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R6
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Ch 3, (dc 4, dc-inc) around. *Join.
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72 dc
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Custom sizing note: At this point, the crown of my hat measures 7” (18 cm).
If a wider crown is desired, add another round of increases. |
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HAT SECTION (HEIGHT)
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R7-R8
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Ch 3, dc around. *Join.
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72 dc
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R9
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Work in BLO. Ch 3, dc
around. *Join.
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72 dc
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R10
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Work in FLO. Ch 3, dc
around. *Join.
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72 dc
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R11-R13
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Repeat R9 for odd rounds, and R10
for even rounds.
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Custom sizing note: At this point, my hat measures 6.5” in height and will measure 7”
when the last round (R14) is complete.
If a lengthier hat is desired, such as one to fully cover the ears,
add two more rounds (go to R15 instead of R13). Doing so will result in a finished hat that
is approximately 8” in height when R14 is complete.
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R14
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Work in FLO. Ch 2, dc 36.
Sc into the corresponding st between R8-R9 to create a “pinch” in the
hat (Tip: fold the hat in half to find the midline if that’s easier). Then, dc
in remaining 35 sts. *Join.
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71 dc, 1 sc
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Fasten off and
weave in the ends.
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OPTIONAL: BOW INSTRUCTIONS
Row
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Instruction
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Stitch
Count
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R1
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Fdc 30. *Join with a sl st.
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30 dc
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R2-R4
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Work in BLO. Ch 3, dc
around. *Join.
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30 dc
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Fasten off with a
long tail of at least 18 inches. Pinch center of bow and wrap tail tightly
around the center multiple times.
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Also, if you would like to download the beautifully-formatted, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF version with photo references (see preview below), click here to purchase it for a small fee in my shop. This pattern, along with most of my other designs, is also available in my Etsy shop. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies designs!

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