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Rugged Ridge Hat
This hat has a texture your hands and head will love. Squishy and super stretchy, the ridges are easy to knit and feel great to wear.
The Rugged Ridge Hat (worked flat) is a sibling pattern of the Rugged Edge Hat (worked in the round). Purchasers of either one will receive both patterns.
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What people are saying:
“I have only just started this hat but already in love with it. The pattern is so well written and easy to follow.” - Kerkin
Two sizes - this hat is very stretchy:
- Adult small has finished circumference of approximately 16”/40 cm and fits heads up to 22”/55 cm, with hat height 8.25”/ 0.5 cm
- Adult large has finished circumference of approximately 18”/45 cm and fits heads up to 24.5”/61 cm, with hat height 9.5”/24 cm
Yarn: DK-weight yarn, also known as 8 ply or size 3. You will need approximately 75 (85) grams /175 (190) yards/ 160 (175) meters of main color and several yards/ meters of contrast color.
Needles and supplies: US 6/4.0 mm or size needed to achieve gauge. This hat is worked in the round. The sample, an adult small, was made with a 16”/40 cm circular needle. You will also need double-pointed needles as the stitch count decreases towards the top of the hat, or a long circular needle if you prefer using the Magic Loop method. You will also need a marker for beginning of round plus 6 (7) additional markers; tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 4” in stockinette stitch.
Skills to know or learn for this pattern: cast on, knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, ssp. An abbreviations list with definitions is provided.
Pattern support: Designer email is included in the pattern in case you have questions.
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- First published: April 2021
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- Last updated: January 1, 2023 …
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