I’m a serious hat wearer and spring doesn’t slow me down. Spring hats are lighter; prettier. And where I live, in Paris, Ontario, springtime is exceptional.

This design calls for a DK or sport weight yarn and suits a semisolid or tonal yarn like SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK. The lacy swirl of the stitch pattern is easily memorized and requires just a few stitches: if you can knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog and k3tog you can swirl one up for yourself. The ribbed brim is knit using a twisted stitch, i.e. by knitting through the back of the loop. YouTube is helpful, if needed. Wishing you spring joys.

SIZES: Adult S(M, L)

Finished brim circumference: 17(19, 21) inches or 43(48, 53) cm.

WHAT YOU NEED:

-SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK (100% merino; 115g; 256 yd/234m per skein)
-3.75mm/US#5, 12 inch circular or dpns, or needle size required to obtain gauge
-4.0 mm/US#6, 12 inch circular needle and/or dpns, or needle size one up from gauge needle
-Tapestry Needle

GAUGE:

23 sts = 4 inches/10cm with smaller needles in Twisted Rib Pattern after light blocking.

PATTERN NOTES:

CO = cast on
st(s) = stitch(es)
k = knit
ktbl = knit one stitch through the back of the loop (i.e. a twisted stitch)
p = purl
yo = yarn over
k2tog = knit two sts together. 1 stitch decreased.
k3tog = knit three sts together. 2 stitches decreased.
pm = place marker
rem = remain
dpns = double pointed needles