This is a yummy, chunky-ribbed beanie. With deeply textural columns of fisherman’s rib, this beanie is alluring and fun to make.

Skill Level
Intermediate or Adventurous Beginner – appropriate for intermediate knitters who know how to (or can learn how to) cast-on, knit, purl, slip/psso decrease and bind off.

Sizing
Sizes: One Size Fits Most Adults

Finished Measurements
Finished hat circumference unstretched: Approximately 19 in (48) cm
Note: This hat stretches considerably and is designed to fit very loosely

Yarn
A Chick That Knitz: 100% Merino Bulky, 109 yds/skein
Colourways shown: Robin’s Egg or Sooner (Color A) and Dijon Mustard or Boomer (Color B)
Yarn requirements: 1 skein each of two contrasting colors of choice

Needles
Suggested needles: 16” circular needle, US 10.5 and 10.75 (6.5mm and 7mm)
40” magic-loop needle, or double-pointed needles
size US 10.75 (7mm)

Gauge
Gauge: ~10.5 per 4 inches(10cm) in stockinette stitch

Notions
Blunt Tip Needle
Stitch Marker to denote the beginning of round and 3 additional stitch markers of a different color
Big Fur Ball with snap for fastening

Notes
Construction Overview
This hat is worked from the bottom-up in fisherman’s rib. Body is worked to the required length and the top is shaped in rib pattern with a series of slip stitches and pass-over decreases. The hat is finished by gathering up the remaining stitches to secure and attaching a big fluffy pompom.