Norma Nadean was a quiet woman who made excellent potato salad, loved to write and receive letters, and always told me that I could do anything. I couldn’t stop with just mittens in honor of her, there had to be a hat too!

I chose to echo the white ribbing and the gray broken rib patterning of the mitten body in this hat. While I knit it to beanie length, you can eaily customize this hat to make it a slouchy one if you prefer.

With any luck, you’ll have this hat knit in time to stave off the darkest days of winter, while enjoying the quick and easy pattern. I know Norma Nadean would wear this hat with aplomb.

This pattern is meant for an adventurous novice to advanced knitter and all those in-between.

Both written and charted directions are included in this pattern. Please read the entire pattern before beginning.

Yarn: PCC Yarn in White (Romney, Dorset, Rambouillet cross), 200 yards, fingering weight
PCC Yarn in Gray (Romney, Dorset, Rambouillet Cross & Jacob, Churro Cross), 400 yards, fingering weight Approximately 40 yards of white and 80 yards of gray used for medium

Needle: US 3 (3.25 mm) Signature DPNs or needles to obtain gauge

Gauge: 5.3 stitches per inch (spi) and 7 rows per inch (rpi) OR 22 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette

Size: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large (18, 19, 20, 21)

To alter the size: Add or subtract stitches OR adjust your gauge to increase or decrease the length of the hat as needed.