MATERIALS
Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino and 25% cashmere. Each skein is 218 yards/ 100 grams.

Solid Color Version

• Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s); approximately 110 (140, 180, 215, 260) yards required.
• For our Baby samples, we used Vintage Jade, Wheat Flour, and True Turquoise; for Kid samples, we used Hydrangea Blossom, Fresh Fig, and Warm Honey; for Adult Small, we used Crocus Bud and Golden Green; for Adult Medium, we used Red Poppy and Conch Shell; and for Adult Large, we used Night Blue.

Thin Stripe Version

• Color A: 1 skein; approximately 55 (70, 95, 110, 135) yards required
• Color B: 1 skein; approximately 55 (70, 95, 110, 135) yards required
• For an Adult Small sample, we used Red Poppy and Heirloom White.

Thick Stripe Version

• Color A: 1 skein; approximately 65 (85, 115, 130, 160) yards required
• Color B: 1 skein; approximately 60 (75, 100, 120, 145) yards required
• For another Adult Small sample, we used Rosebud Pink and Icicle Blue.

Two Colorblocks Version

• Color A: 1 skein; approximately 90 (110, 145, 175, 210) yards required
• Color B: 1 skein; approximately 20 (30, 35, 45, 50) yards required
• For an Adult Medium sample, we used High Tide and Hydrangea Blossom.

Three Colorblocks Version

• Color A: 1 skein; approximately 70 (90, 115, 140, 165) yards required
• Color B: 1 skein; approximately 40 (50, 65, 75, 90) yards required
• For another Adult Medium sample, we used Night Blue and Reed Gray.

You’ll also need . . .

• US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needles, for Adult sizes
• A set of US 3 double pointed needles, for all sizes
• Stitch markers, including one unique

Another option is to pick up a Classic Ribbed Hat Bundle! It includes 2 skeins of Cashmere Merino Bloom in two different colors. One bundle makes 1-3 Classic Ribbed Hats, depending on the size and style (see yardage recommendations above to make your calculations!).

GAUGE
32 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 rib unstretched

SIZES
Baby (Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

• Finished Circumference (unstretched): 10½ (12, 13½, 15, 16½) inches, comfortably stretching to approximately 13–16 (15–18, 17–20, 19–23, 21–25) inches
• Finished Height (uncuffed): Approximately 7¾ (9, 10¼, 11¼, 12¼) inches (Striped versions may be slightly longer than solid and colorblock versions.)

(NOTE: The hats shown on the light green background are sizes Baby in Wheat Flour, Kid in Warm Honey, and Adult Medium in Conch Shell; click here for that post. The colors used for our original samples, shown on the white background, are no longer available. See the original post here for color and size details.)

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton.