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Hat Description

Ribbed Beanie features a ribbed pattern with wide columns of knit stitches alternating with narrow columns of purl stitches. The crown decreases are shaped around the ribs for a fitted finish.

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Yarn

162yd/148m/100g
Chunky weight, single or multi-ply yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 5.5mm/UK5/US9 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample Details

Shown in Patons Jet [81yd/74m per 50g; 30% Wool, 30% Alpaca]

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Gauge

16 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/45.5 [51, 56] cm
Finished size: 16 [18, 20] in/40.5 [51, 56] cm

Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!

Skills Required

Cable Cast-on
Knitting in the round
Increases and Decreases
Draw-through Bind-off
Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together

How To

With Cable Cast-on method, cast on 64 [72, 80] sts

Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place st marker to indicate start of round.

Body

Next Rnd: *K6, P2; rpt from * to end.

This round forms the pattern for the main body. Work in pattern until the main body of the Hat measures approximately 6 [6.5, 7] in/15 [16.5, 18] cm (or desired length)

Crown

Rnd 1: *K6, K2tog; rpt from * to end [56, 63, 70 sts]

Rnd 2: *K5, K2tog; rpt from * to end [48, 54, 60 sts]

Rnd 3: *K4, K2tog; rpt from * to end [40, 45, 50] sts

Rnd 4: *K3, K2tog; rpt from * to end [32, 36, 40 sts]

Rnd 5: *K2, K2tog; rpt from * to end [24, 27, 30 sts]

Rnd 6: *K1, K2tog; rpt from * to end [16, 18, 20 sts]

Rnd 7: *K2tog; rpt from * to end [8, 9, 10 sts]

Rnd 8: K0 [1, 0] *K2tog; rpt from * to end [4, 5, 5 sts]

Break yarn and thread through remaining 4 [5, 5] sts and tighten to close.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block as required.

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