Expanding Rib Beanie

€4.00

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