I used this stitch pattern in a men’s vest (Textured V-Neck Vest #151) a while ago. I’ve knit up a bunch of these hats (they’re addictive!) and found it to be an easy pattern to memorize, one that yields a really nice texture without a lot of work.

The stitch pattern is presented in written format only.

Skill Level: Easy

Skills Used: Decreasing, knitting in the round

Finished Measurements: 20” (51 cm) brim circumference; 8.25” (21 cm) height

NOTE: To fit average adult; brim will easily stretch to approximately 22” (56 cm).

Materials: 95 yards (87 meters) super bulky yarn

Needles and Notions: One 16” (40 cm) long circular needle and one set of five double-pointed needles, size US 11 (8 mm), OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE; stitch marker

Gauge: In Furrows Rib Pattern, 12 sts and 19.5 rnds = 4” (10 cm)

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