This lightweight ribbed hat is defined by its bright red colour, neat structure, and quiet confidence against a vast blue sea. Its classic silhouette is imbued with a sense of maritime adventure and gentle whimsy, inspired by a love of Wes Anderson films. The rhythmic ribbing is designed to be soothing, while subtle shifts in the stitch pattern keep the knitter engaged.

SIZES
1 (2)

Recommended ease: 6–7.75” / 15–20 cm of negative ease.

To fit head circumference of 21–23 (23–24.75)” / 53–58 (58–63) cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Width (laid flat): 7.75 (8.25)” / 20 (21) cm.
Brim Circumference: 15.75 (17)” / 40 (43) cm.
Length (with folded brim): 7.75 (9)” / 20 (23) cm.
Total Length (with brim unfolded): 11.75 (13)” / 20 (33) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Natural Fingering by Sunday Fibre Co (100% organic merino wool, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), 1 skein in the colourway Team Zissou.

Or approx. 252 (284) yds / 230 (260) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Skinny Singles by Hedgehog Fibres, Tosh Merino Light by Madeline Tosh or Merino by Knitting for Olive

Needles: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles for the brim and 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs for the crown decreases.

Notions: Stitch markers.

GAUGE
38 sts x 49 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in 3 x 3 Rib, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
The hat is knit from the bottom up, beginning with 3 x 3 rib. The decreases are made incrementally by adjusting the ribbed stitch pattern. The ribbing shifts from 3 x 3 to 3 x 2 to 2 x 2 and so on. There are a variety of decreases used to create a seamless look throughout the crown. Feel free to brush up on any that you are unfamiliar with. The length is easily adjustable.