The sleek, swirling ridges of this deceptively simple hat develop from strategically placed decreases and increases amid stitches worked into the back bar of half double crochets. The super-stretchy ribbing complements the slouchy beanie style to ensure a comfy fit wear after wear.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size Ribbing: 14 1/2 (16, 17 1/2)“ in circumference. Body: 18 1/4 (20, 21 3/4)” in circumference and 10 1/2 (11 1/2, 12 1/2)“ tall, including ribbing.

Yarn Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine Merino wool; 130 yd 119 m/ 1 3/4 oz 50 g): #1143 Lake Blue Heather, 3 skeins.

Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 19 rows = 4” in patt, blocked.

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NOTES

• Ribbing and body of hat are worked simultaneously.

• Ribbing is very stretchy.

• This hat is worked vertically with decreases next to ribbing and increases at row-ends opposite ribbing in order to create a bias.

• This hat is seamed after last row, then top of hat is crocheted in rounds with decreases and gathered to close hole at top.

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