Life’s chaotic—but we have a way to rise above it: sticks and string. There’s nothing like the rhythm of ribbing to quiet your mind—this pattern leaves you with something cozy to show for it!

For Your Pleasure, a FREE ribbed hat pattern, is perfect when you need:

• A yarny distraction.
• A relaxing project that’s simple and SO satisfying.
• A classic ribbed hat that easily slips into your wardrobe.

For Your Pleasure is a simple knit. All you need is a skein of worsted weight, size 7 needles, and a comfy place to sit!

The Details:

Sizes: One size, fits most big kids through adults.

Finished measurements: 11.75 in (30 cm) tall, 6.5 in (16.5 cm) across, laid flat and unstretched. Mine can stretch up to 14 in (35.5 cm) across, so it’s a very versatile fit.

Skills required: Alternating cable cast on, knit in the round, knit, purl, knit 2 together, knit 3 together.

Gauge: 31 sts and 29 rows in a 4 in (10 cm) square, in unstretched 1x1 rib.

Materials:

Yarn: worsted weight, 188 yd (172 m); Sample knit in Yarn Snob, A Wondrous Worsted; 100% Superwash Merino; 100 g = 200 m / 218 yd.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular 16-inch (40 cm) and double pointed.

Notions: 5 stitch markers, yarn needle.