Teach Yourself Visually Knitting

Easy Knitting Projects chapter 14

Striped Rib Hat.

Here is an easy hat that gives you
some practice with striped ribbing.
The samples shown have a vintage
look and are knit in a very soft alpaca,
so they don’t itch. Because the style
is unisex and the size range is broad,
you can make this hat for just about
anyone. You can add a pompom
(see pages 178–181) if you like.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L)

Brim circumference: 14^3 ⁄ 4 (16^1 ⁄ 2 , 18, 20) inches

MATERIALS
1 ball each elann.com’s Peruvian Collection Pure Alpaca
(100% alpaca, 109 yards/50g ball) in brown #205 (A)
and pink #2170 (B)

Or

1 ball each blue #9155 (A) and brown #205 (B)

Pair of size 6 (4mm) needles

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

20 stitches and 25 rows to 4 inches over stockinette stitch

on size 6 (4mm) needles

Note:If your row gauge is off, the hat may come out too short or

too long. To compensate, add or subtract rows from the first and

last stripes.

Specifications

RIB PATTERN

Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from *to end.

Row 2 (WS): P2, *k2, p2; rep from *to end.

Note:Make color changes on RS rows. Be sure to knit only across the first row of the new stripe when changing colors to ensure a smooth

color break. (This will not disrupt the rib.)

Pattern Stitches

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