Consisting of knits and purls, the staggered single and double ribbing rhythmically alternate throughout this pattern. There’s no need for a defined separate “ribbing” section on the brim of the hat; instead, jump right into the lumpy pattern with no worry about the edges curling. While not entirely mindless, the stitches are easy to remember and you won’t need the chart after a few repeats. The best part? If you make a mistake, or even a handful of mistakes, they really won’t show up, especially in a speckled or variegated colorway. The textured pattern makes for a great slouchy hat, especially with the short section of crown decreases that bring the hat to an abrupt but beautiful end.

Check out my matching Lumpy Socks.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large).

Finished circumference: 16 (18.25, 19.5, 21.75, 22.75, 24)”/ 40 (45.5, 48.5, 54.5, 57, 60)cm, unstretched.

Finished height:
Beanie style: 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75)”/ 17 (18, 19.5, 22, 23.5, 24.5)cm;
Slouchy style: 8.25 (8.75, 9.25, 10.75, 11.25, 11.75)”/ 21 (22.5, 23.5, 27.5, 28.5, 30)cm.

To be worn with 0 - 2”/ 0 - 5cm of negative ease.

Needles: US 4/ 3.5mm or size to obtain gauge, in 16”/ 40cm circular and DPNs, and US 2/ 2.75mm or 0.75mm smaller than gauge needle, in 16”/ 40cm circular.

Gauge: 28 sts and 22 rnds = 4”/ 10cm over Lumpy Stitch pattern, unstretched.

Yarn: DK weight:
Beanie: 100 (110, 120, 145, 175, 210) yards/ 92 (101, 110, 133, 160, 192) meters;
Slouchy: 120 (135, 150, 180, 220, 260) yards/ 111 (124, 138, 165, 202, 239) meters.

Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Samples knit in: Verse Yarns MCN DK (80% superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% nylon; 231 yards/ 100g) in Patina, and Queen’s Yarn Boutique Delirious DK (100% superwash Merino; 231 yards/ 100g) in Gemstone.

This pattern, along with sixteen more designs for your head and feet, can be found in Nomadic Knits issue eleven : head over heels.

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