Badwater Hat by Amber Platzer Corcoran

Badwater Hat

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 rib (unstretched)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
218 yards (199 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Badwater Hat uses a 1x1 rib punctuated by tiny cables to create the perfect one-size-fits all hat. The subtle texture brings just a bit of interest to a classic style beanie, and looks great on everyone. The furrows and nubs remind me of a recent visit to Death Valley’s Badwater Basin, and the expanse of the bright salt flats crunching under my feet.

MATERIALS
1 skein Knerd String Worsted Weight

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4 mm) 16” circular needles and DPNs (or longer circulars for working magic loop)
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Finished Size
One size-adult unisex (this very stretchy knit fits most)
9” x 18” circumference (stretches to fit 18” - 25” head)

Gauge
27 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in 1x1 rib stitch

Errata
Round 15: Work 2 sts, c2f, work 8sts to strong textlast 10 sts, c2f, work to end of round.strong text