Free knitting pattern! Fully reversible design, unisex, and simple to make!
This pattern was inspired by my father. He is hard to find gifts for and as much as I love to knit, he wears clothes too rough to own a delicate knit. I thought this would be a nice compromise. He wears it every day in winter and absolutely loves it!
The ribbed pattern allows the hat to stretch and contract to fit a range of adult head sizes. Nevertheless, it is provided in three adult sizes. I hope to soon add smaller sizes to this.
CONSTRUCTION
This hat is worked in the round from crown to brim in a 2x3 ribbed pattern. Instructions are both written and charted.
FINISHED CIRCUMFERENCE
20 (22.8) 25.75 in / 50 (57) 64.25 cm
GAUGE AND NEEDLES
2.5mm (US #1) 24-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
28 sts and 44 rows in 4 in / 10 cm in 2x3 ribbed pattern, in the round and blocked
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Fingering weight yarn
192 (231) 277 yds / 175 (211) 253 m
Sample uses Palette from KnitPicks in Marble Heather, 100% wool
NOTIONS
Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES USED
GLOSSARY
k knit
p purl
m1l make one left
m1r make one right
st(s) stitch(es)
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE INSTRUCTIONS
Magic Circle cast on method:
Step 1: Create a small circle with your yarn, keep the tail to the right and above the circle.
Step 2: Take your needle and insert it into the circle from back to front, keep the yarn tail on top of the circle and behind the needle. Pinch the yarn loop tight around the needle.
Step 3: Yarn over.
Step 4: Insert needle into loop and bring up a stitch.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you have the correct number of stitches.
PATTERN DIRECTIONS
Follow the chart (click here to jump to it) or the written instructions below:
Chart and written instructions are repeated 7 (8) 9 times per round and every increase round adds 7 (8) 9 sts. Repeat each rounds instructions to the end of round. All even rounds are worked as the stitches appear (knit the knits, purl the purls.)
Cast On 12 (16) 18 sts using the Magic Circle cast on method.
Round 1: Knit across.
Round 3: *K2, m1l.* 21 (24) 27 sts
Round 5: *K3, m1l.* 28 (32) 36 sts
Round 7: *K1, m1rp, k3.* 35 (40) 45 sts
Round 9: *K1, p1, k1, m1rp, k2.* 42 (48) 54 sts
Round 11: [*K1, p1* twice, k1, m1rp, k1.] 49 (56) 63 sts
Round 13: [*K1, p1* three times, k1, m1rp.] 56 (64) 72 sts
Round 15: [M1l, *k1, p1* four times.] 63 (72) 80 sts
Round 17: [K2, p1, m1l, *k1, p1* three times .] 70 (80) 90 sts
Round 19: [*K2, p1* twice, m1l, *k1, p1* twice.] 77 (88) 99 sts
Round 21: [*K2, p1* three times, m1l, k1, p1.] 84 (96) 108 sts
Round 23: [K2, p1, m1rp, *K2, p1* three times.] 91 (104) 117 sts
Round 25: [K2, p2, k2, p1, m1rp, *K2, p1* twice.] 98 (112) 126 sts
Round 27: [*K2, p2* twice, k2, p1, m1rp, k2, p1.] 105 (120) 135 sts
Round 29: [*K2, p2* three times, k2, p1, m1rp.] 112 (128) 144 sts
Round 31: [M1l, *K2, p2* four times.] 119 (136) 153 sts
Round 33: [K3, p2, m1l, *K2, p2* three times.] 126 (144) 162 sts
Round 35: [*K3, p2* twice, m1l, *K2, p2* twice.] 133 (152) 171 sts
Round 37: [*K3, p2* three times, m1l, k2, p2.] 140 (160) 180 sts
Round 38: Work across in 3x2 knit ribbed pattern.
Place a marker in this row to measure the length of the hat as you knit. Work in established rib pattern for about 8 in / 20.3 cm from marker or until desired length.
Bind off using the tubular bind off method.
Cut and weave in ends. Hand wash gently in cool water, lay flat to dry, and enjoy!
Charted Pattern:
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