Before You Begin
- •The 2x2 rib version is the easiest place to start if this is your first hat.
- •The fisherman's rib variation creates a softer, loftier fabric and uses more yarn.
Pattern Notes
- •Sample shown in 2x2 rib.
- •For a crisp edge, use your preferred stretchy cast-on.
- •Read through the full set of instructions once before you begin.
Adjustments
- •To make the hat smaller or larger, change the cast-on by 4 stitches for the 2x2 rib version and keep the same stitch pattern.
- •Aim for 2-4 in / 5-10 cm of negative ease for a comfortable fit.
- •For a slouchier hat, work 1-2 in / 2.5-5 cm more before beginning crown decreases.
Abbreviations
BObind off
COcast on
kknit
k2togknit 2 stitches together
k1bknit 1 stitch in the stitch below
ppurl
p2togpurl 2 stitches together
reprepeat
rndround
RSright side
st(s)stitch(es)
WSwrong side
Instructions
In The Round
Cast On
- 1CO 80 sts using a stretchy cast-on.
- 2Place marker for beginning of round and join carefully, making sure the stitches are not twisted.
Body
Two By Two Rib
- 1Work *k2, p2; rep from * around until the piece measures 7.5 in / 19 cm from the cast-on edge.
Fishermans Rib Variation
- 1Setup rnd: *k1, p1; rep from * around.
- 2Rnd 1: *k1b, p1; rep from * around.
- 3Rnd 2: *k1, p1 in the stitch below; rep from * around.
- 4Rep Rnds 1-2 until the hat measures 7.5 in / 19 cm from the cast-on edge.
- 5Before beginning crown decreases, work 1 plain setup rnd in *k1, p1*.
Crown
Two By Two Rib
- 1Decrease rnd 1: *k2tog, p2tog; rep from * around. 40 sts remain.
- 2Rnd 2: Knit all sts.
- 3Decrease rnd 3: *k2tog; rep from * around. 20 sts remain.
- 4Rnd 4: Knit all sts.
- 5Decrease rnd 5: *k2tog; rep from * around. 10 sts remain.
Fishermans Rib Variation
- 1After the plain setup rnd, decrease rnd 1: *k2tog; rep from * around. 40 sts remain.
- 2Rnd 2: Knit all sts.
- 3Decrease rnd 3: *k2tog; rep from * around. 20 sts remain.
- 4Rnd 4: Knit all sts.
- 5Decrease rnd 5: *k2tog; rep from * around. 10 sts remain.
Finishing
- 1Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in / 20 cm tail.
- 2Thread tail through the remaining 10 sts, pull tight, and secure on the inside.
- 3Weave in ends and block lightly if desired.
Flat
Cast On
- 1CO 80 sts using a stretchy cast-on.
Body
Two By Two Rib
- 1Row 1 (RS): *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
- 2Row 2 (WS): *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
- 3Rep Rows 1-2 until the piece measures 7.5 in / 19 cm from the cast-on edge.
Fishermans Rib Variation
- 1If you would like the plush look of fisherman's rib on the flat version, swatch first and work your preferred flat fisherman's rib repeat to the same finished width and length.
- 2Because fisherman's rib on straight needles varies by method, match the finished circumference rather than relying on the 2x2 rib row count.
Crown
Two By Two Rib
- 1Row 1 (RS): *k2tog, p2tog; rep from * to end. 40 sts remain.
- 2Row 2 (WS): Purl all sts.
- 3Row 3 (RS): *k2tog; rep from * to end. 20 sts remain.
- 4Row 4 (WS): Purl all sts.
- 5Row 5 (RS): *k2tog; rep from * to end. 10 sts remain.
Fishermans Rib Variation
- 1After working your fisherman's rib fabric to length, change to 1 row of plain knit and purl as established, then follow the same decrease sequence as the 2x2 rib version from 40 stitches onward.
Finishing
- 1Cut yarn, leaving a 16 in / 40 cm tail.
- 2Thread tail through the remaining 10 sts and pull tight to close the crown.
- 3Use the same tail or a fresh length of yarn to seam the side edge with mattress stitch or your preferred invisible seam.
- 4Weave in ends and block lightly if desired.