This hat pattern is for all of you who avoid swatching by any means! It’s knitted top-down in 1-by-1 ribbing so the top acts as your swatch and even though your gauge is a little bit off it’s ok because the ribbing is super elastic.

This pattern is easy to adjust to different yarn weights and gauges.

SIZES

It is always best to choose a size based on actual measurements but if you are not able to do that you can choose a size based on the labels listed below. If you are between the sizes choose smaller.

Sizes
Child (S, M, L) to fit head circumference

• 18 (19.5, 21.5, 23.5)″
• 45 (50, 55, 60) cm

Hat circumference unstretched approximately
Please note that ribbing is very stretchy and the measurements are smaller than the measurements of the head.

12.5 (14.5, 16.5, 18.5)″
32 (36.5, 41, 46) cm

GAUGE

34 sts per 4″ (10 cm) in 1 by 1 ribbing.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES

US2.5 30″ (3mm 80cm) or longer circular needle.

Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

RECOMMENDED YARN

Sample uses fingering weight superwash merino wool Sandnes garn Babyull Lanett (50g = 191yds / 175m) in colorway 7251 (blue petrol) and Sandnes garn Tynn Silk Mohair (25g = 232 yds / 212m) in colorway 6552 (ice blue).

YARDGAGE

You need both yarns listed below.

Fingering weight merino wool
1 (2, 2, 2) skeins of Sandnes garn Babyull Lanett
or approximately 194 (265, 325, 390) yds 177 (243, 297, 357) m of fingering weight wool yarn

Lace weight silk mohair
1 (1, 2, 2) skeins of Sandnes garn Tynn Silk Mohair
or approximately 164 (224, 275, 330) yds 150 (205, 250, 300) m of lace-weight yarn.

Please note that the yardage may vary if your gauge differs.