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Ribsy
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Classic fisherman’s rib mingles with twin rib and twisted rib in the aptly named Ribsy hat. Instructions for both beanie and slouchy versions make Ribsy an excellent hat for gifting or outfitting your own winter wardrobe with a variety of silhouettes and hues. Work the crown from the provided written or charted instructions and watch as a ring of texture appears.
Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory include written as well as charted instructions.
Construction
This hat is worked circularly from brim to crown.
Yarn
Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool (210 yards/50 grams)
Beanie (Slouchy)
- 1 (2) skeins
- Beanie version photographed in colors Tincture and Patina
- Slouchy version photographed in color Kettle
Yardage
- 205 (290) total yards of fingering weight wool yarn
Gauge
- 31 stitches & 40 rounds = 4” in Twin Rib pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
- 28 stitches & 72 rounds (36 countable rounds) = 4” in Fisherman’s Rib pattern, unstretched with Size B needle, after blocking
Needles
Size A (for Main Fabric)
- One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 3.5 mm (US 4)
Size B (for Brim)
- One 16” circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 2.25 mm (US 1)
Finished Dimensions
Beanie (Slouchy)
* 18½“ 47 cm circumference, 8 (10)” 20.5 (25.5) cm length
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Rib Cabled Cast On
Skill Level
2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner

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