The pistachio stitch is a complicated looking, yet simple stitch which will highlight variegated yarns. The pistachios are created by pulling elongated loops up from rows below current working row. Stacks of pistachio repeats spaced between purl stitches give this hat the look intricate cables while maintaining the stretch and give of ribbing. The stitch pattern will chew through more yarn than expected, so it is a great use of larger worsted skeins.

Alternative ribbing of k4, p2.

Shown in Brooklyn Boy Knits Knitologie Worsted; colorway Safari Sunset; Size XL w/ 6-inch body hat on small adult model.