Double Rib Hat Knitting Pattern

This classic double rib hat knitting pattern will quickly become you’re new comfort hat pattern that you’ll want to knit for your friends.

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About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Daring

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitch

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 70 – 80 yards (64 – 73 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick

Needles & Notions

US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Marker

Gauge

13 STS & 17 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below

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Details

Measurements: 9″ Wide x 11″ (16cm x 28cm)
Gauge: 13 STS & 17 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 4.2oz (120g)

Notes

Reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the 2×2 rib stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches

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Pattern Instructions

Using size US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) Cable

CO 44 STS, PM, join in the round.

Rounds 1-32: *K2, P2*, knit for approximately 10″ (25cm), or until desired length.

Note (Optional):

When the stitches get too tight switch to DPNs or a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.

Decrease for the crown:

Round 33: *K2, P2TOG, PM* (-11 STS, 33 STS remaining)

Round 34: *K2TOG, P1, SM* (-11 STS, 22 STS remaining)

Round 35: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker* (-11 STS, 11 STS remaining)

End:Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” (25cm) tail, pull it through the remaining STS, push through the top hole to the inside and then weave in the ends.

Block: To block this hat I use a saucer. Like a teacup and saucer. ;) I put it inside the hat, so the bottom “swirl” is in the center of the saucer and the saucer is bulging outward, spritz it with some water, pat dry with a clean towel and let it dry overnight.

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