Geraldine

Knitting
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in 2 x2 ribbing
US 5 - 3.75 mm
154 - 218 yards (141 - 199 m)
Sizes: 1 (2, 3) To fit head circumference up to: 52 (56, 60) cm / 20½ (22, 23½)", to be worn with 21.5–23.5 cm / 8½– 9¼" negative ease
English

Knit How is the classic learn-to-knit book, stocked by more independent yarn stores than any other beginner book. Now, straight from the needles of Pom Pom, comes a fresh edition of this all-time favourite, with all-new photography, a bright new design, and two new patterns!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
To fit head circumference up to: 52 (56, 60) cm / 20½ (22, 23½)“, to be worn with 21.5–23.5 cm / 8½– 9¼” negative ease

Finished circumference (unstretched): 28.5 (33.5, 38) cm / 11¼ (13¼, 15)“

Finished height (with brim unfolded): 28 (30.5, 32) cm / 11 (12, 12½)“

Yarn: The Wandering Flock DK (DK weight; 100% superwash merino wool; 210 m / 230 yds per 100-g / 3.5-oz skein)
Shade: Citrine (yellow); 1 (1, 1) skein
OR
Pom Pom x Hobbii Garland (worsted weight; 70% cotton, 30% alpaca; 105 m / 114 yds per 50-g / 1.75-oz ball)
Shade: Cosmos (burgundy); 2 (2, 2) balls
OR approx 141 (170, 199) m / 154 (186, 218) yds of DK weight yarn

Gauge: 34 sts & 31 rows = 10 cm / 4” over 2×2 rib pattern on 3.75-mm / US 5 needles, unstretched, after blocking

Needles: 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” length
3.75 mm / US 5 DPNs OR 80 cm / 32” length circular needle for working Magic Loop for crown shaping
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 4 stitch markers (1 unique for beginning of
round), tapestry needle