Expanding Rib Beanie
Expanding Rib Beanie
This basic hat appears to be worked in double rib. But all is not what it seems with this seamless, simple, staggeringly versatile beanie! Worked from the brim up, this pattern is suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Stitch count instructions are provided for several yarn weights, with sizing from newborn through Adult XL.
Knit it as a fitted beanie, a slouchy beanie, or a beanie with a deep fold-over brim. And if beanies aren’t your thing? With some creative blocking this hat can also transform into a stylish ‘demi-beret.’ Choose your favourite yarn weight and styling, and enjoy!
Expanding Rib Beanie
This basic hat appears to be worked in double rib. But all is not what it seems with this seamless, simple, staggeringly versatile beanie! Worked from the brim up, this pattern is suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Stitch count instructions are provided for several yarn weights, with sizing from newborn through Adult XL.
Knit it as a fitted beanie, a slouchy beanie, or a beanie with a deep fold-over brim. And if beanies aren’t your thing? With some creative blocking this hat can also transform into a stylish ‘demi-beret.’ Choose your favourite yarn weight and styling, and enjoy!
Expanding Rib Beanie
This basic hat appears to be worked in double rib. But all is not what it seems with this seamless, simple, staggeringly versatile beanie! Worked from the brim up, this pattern is suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Stitch count instructions are provided for several yarn weights, with sizing from newborn through Adult XL.
Knit it as a fitted beanie, a slouchy beanie, or a beanie with a deep fold-over brim. And if beanies aren’t your thing? With some creative blocking this hat can also transform into a stylish ‘demi-beret.’ Choose your favourite yarn weight and styling, and enjoy!
MATERIALS & INFORMATION
YARN
Lightweight Option: suitable for fingering-weight yarn, approximately 400m/ 100g
Midweight Option: suitable for (light) DK-weight yarn,
approximately 250m/ 100g
Heavyweight Option: suitable for Aran-weight yarn,
approximately 160m/ 100g
GAUGE
Lightweight Option
Main Fabric: 27 sts x 36 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern
Brim: 32 sts x 42 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern
Midweight Option
Main Fabric: 22 sts x 29 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern
Brim: 26 sts x 42 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern
Heavyweight Option
Main Fabric: 18 sts x 24 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern
Brim: 23 sts x 30 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern
NEEDLES
circular needle as needed to meet gauge, with the following potential starting points -
Lightweight Option:
Needle A: 2.75mm in diameter
Needle B: 2.25mm in diameter
Midweight Option:
Needle A: 3.5mm in diameter
Needle B: 2.75mm in diameter
Heavyweight Option:
Needle A: 4.5mm in diameter
Needle B: 3.25mm in diameter
NOTIONS
st markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape
SIZING
Lightweight Option
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) to fit head circumference of approximately
30cm (35cm, 40cm, 45cm, 50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm), suitable for
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Jr/ Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL)
Midweight Option
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) to fit head circumference of approximately
35cm (40cm, 45cm, 50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm), suitable for Baby (Toddler, Child, Jr/ Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL)
Heavyweight Option
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) to fit head circumference of approximately
40cm (45cm, 50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm), suitable for Toddler (Child, Jr/ Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL)
CONSTRUCTION
worked from the brim up