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How to knit a simple ribbed hat
Would you like to learn how to knit a simple ribbed hat? Follow this lesson that shows you step by step how to knit our hat pattern “Sun By The Water” (DROPS 204-8).
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Size: S/M – M/L
Size: 54/56 – M/L
Head circumference: approx. 54/56 – 56/58 cm = 21 1/4"/22" – 22"/22 3/4"
(In this lesson we work size S/M which is highlighted in bold text.)
Materials: DROPS SKY from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B).
50-100 g color 17, curry
Knitting gauge: 23 stitches in width and 32 rows vertically in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”. NOTE: Rib will contract the piece in width.
Needles:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 mm = US 2,5.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3 mm = US 2,5: Length 40 cm = 16”.
Needle size is only a suggestion! If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to larger needles. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to smaller needles.
Let’s get started!
The piece is worked in the round on circular needles, bottom up. Switch to double pointed needles when needed.
Cast on 124-128 stitches on a short circular needle size 3 mm = US 2,5 with Sky.
Purl 1 round. Then work rib in the round = knit 2/ purl 2.
When piece measures 25-26 cm = 9 3/4"-10 1/4" from cast-on edge, begin decreases.
ROUND 1: Decrease all 2 purl to 1 purl (purl 2 together) = 93-96 stitches.
ROUNDS 2-3: Knit over knit and purl over purl.
ROUND 4: Decrease all 2 knit to 1 knit (knit 2 together) = 62-64 stitches.
ROUNDS 5-6: Knit over knit and purl over purl. Switch to double pointed needles when needed.
ROUND 7: Knit all stitches together 2 by 2 = 31-32 stitches.
ROUNDS 8-9: Knit all stitches.
ROUND 10: Knit all stitches together 2 by 2 until 1-0 stitch remain, knit the remaining stitch = 16-16 stitches.
ROUND 11: Knit all stitches.
ROUND 12: Knit all stitches together 2 by 2 = 8-8 stitches.
Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten together and fasten.
And then we are done! Piece now measures approx. 29-30 cm = 11 3/8"-11 3/4" from cast-on edge. Fold approx. 5 cm = 2" at the bottom upwards.
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Should you want more information about the different stitches or techniques, here’s a list of lessons and video tutorials that will help:
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