Ribbed Beanie by Gralina Frie
A quick knit with a simple, yet eye-catching pattern. This is a new, tighter version of the originally published pattern. The recommended yarn grows a lot after use and I've recalculated the number of stitches. If you're in doubt about the sizing - cast on more stitches. As long as you can divide the number of stitches by 4, the pattern will work! You should stay somewhere between 80-88 stitches to get the tight fit though. If you want the fit more slouchy - you should cast on 96-100 stitches instead and add some length to it before decreasing. Materials: 1-2 skeins of M&K Eco Ull or 1 skein of Hjertegarn Incawool, US 8 - 5.0mm DPN needles or size needed to obtain gauge (l had Us 7 - 4.5mm but I knit loosely), Tapestry needle Gauge: 16 sts to 10 cm/ 4" with 5.0mm DPN needles over stockinette sts. Size: to fit head size 55-60cm. Finished measurements: Circumference cast on edging 53cm (unstretched) and length 23 cm. Abbreviations: k=knit, p=purl, st(s)=stitch(es), stockinette sts=knit 1 row, purl 1 row (only needed for gauge swatch), k2tog=knit 2 together, p2tog=purl 2 together, \*\*=repeat instructions between the \* across the round Cast on 84 sts and work 1x1 rib, k1, p1, for 6 rounds. to a pattern of k3, p1 and keep knitting until hat measures 17 cm (from cast on). Then decrease as follows: Round 1: \* k3, p1, k2tog, k1, p1 \* Work 2 even rounds (=without decreasing) Round 4: \* k2tog, k1, p1, k2, p1 \* Work 2 even rounds Round 7: \* k2, p1, k2tog, p1 \* Work 2 even rounds Round 10: \* k2tog, p1, k1, p1 \* Work 2 even rounds Round 13: \* k1, p1, p2tog \* (Work 2 even rounds) optional - depending on row gauge. Round 16: \* k2tog, p1 \* Cut yarn and pull taut twice, using a tapestry needle, through the live remaining stitches. Weave in the ends and turn the hat inside out! Please let me know if you have any questions or comments! Pattern and photos are @ Gralina Frie. This patterns is for personal and non-profit use only. Please contact me if you'd like to sell items made from this pattern.
