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INSPIRATION: Ribsy is a children’s book written by Beverly Cleary who lived here in Portland, Oregon. Ribsy was the beloved dog of the main character in the Henry Huggins series, and Ribsy took the star role in the sixth and final book of the series.

The Ribsy Hat is a rugged and textured design that is easy to make and super comfortable to wear. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize, requires zero charts, and results in a snuggly, squishy hat. The Ribsy Hat is a quick and soothing knit and is likely to become your favorite go-to hat.

It starts with a tubular cast-on but that can easily be replaced with another stretchy cast-on of your choice.

The hat is truly unisex, is offered in five sizes, and can be made in many yarn weights. The size will vary depending on yarn weight and gauge.

Add a pom pom if you wish to top it off… maybe use the contrast color for it?
 
The size and yarn usage will vary depending on yarn weight and gauge.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

XS (S, M, L, XL)
Circumference: 14.5(17.5, 19, 20.25, 23.25) inches / 37(44.5, 48.5, 51.5, 59) cm

Depth of hat: 7.5 inches / 19 cm (beanie) or 9 inches / 23 cm (slouch)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Sweet Georgia Mohair Silk DK (90% Merino, 5% silk, 5% mohair); 218 yds (200 m)/3.5 oz (100 g).

Substitute any yarn that has some “bounce” and meets gauge including leftovers in your yarn stash!

Estimated Yarn Required
Main Color (MC): 172 yds / 157 m.
Contrast Color (CC): 28 yds / 26 m.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge, options chosen, and specific yarn.
 
EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Advanced beginner with some experience in the skills listed below.

Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, tubular cast on (is optional and tutorial link is provided).